Re: Cable modem "unplugged" message - new problem

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From: Rick (RickH40_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 02/27/05


Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2005 08:59:27 -0600

Michael T wrote:
> Environment:
> Windows XP Home Edition SP2
> Computer: Dell Dimension 8200
> ISP: COX cable modem
> Modem: LinkSys EtherFast Cable Modem
> Network card: CNet PRO200WL PCI Fast Ehernet Adaper
>
> I intermittently see the "cable unplugged" message appear in my Windows XP
> taskbar. This just started recently after working fine for over two years.
>
> My question is a simple one (I think).
>
> Is this more likely a problem with the signal from my ISP (COX cable
> modem) - or is it more likely it is my cable modem? For that matter, perhaps
> the gremlin is my network card.
>
> As always, thank you in advance.
>
> Michael
>
>
I have experience similar problems and have found that re-cycling the
modem solves the most of the time. Occasionally the computer needs to
be re-booted.

Rick



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