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Replacement NIC

  • 15-03-2011 4:59pm
    #1
    gnolan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,501 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I'm pretty sure i've got a faulty NIC. Regular disconnections, IP address conflicts etc. I'm quite sure it's not the router as the disconnections are confined to my laptop only.

    I'm running XP Pro on a Fujitsu Siemens Amilo - the NIC is an Intel Pro Wireless 3945ABG. Can anyone tell me what NIC i can buy that will be compatible with my laptop? I don't really want an external USB network card. Are NICs very difficult to replace?


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  • #2
    CreepingDeath
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,015 ✭✭✭CreepingDeath


    IP address conflicts would suggest that two or more devices on the network have been assigned the same IP address or have the same MAC address.

    This could still be a software issue.

    1. Check that all the devices on your home network (laptops, desktops, nas boxes, media players, game consoles etc) have a dynamically assigned ip address.

    2. You might've clicked an option in the routers admin page, or in the laptop network configuration page, to "clone MAC address". Which means that you've two devices on the network which have the same unique identifier on the LAN, which then gets mapped to the same IP Address.


  • #3
    bonzodog2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,254 ✭✭✭bonzodog2


    Here is a used one the same as you have, for about eur6 incl post from UK


  • #4
    gnolan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,501 ✭✭✭gnolan


    I should point out that i am almost certain that this is a hardware issue. All IP addresses are assigned dynamically and mine is the only one that has troubles. Even when i have successfully connected to the internet the wireless network connection symbol in the system tray continues to say "acquiring network address".

    The internet connection can also disconnect if the laptop is picked up in a specific way (front right, where the NIC is positioned) - this can also result in a BSOD from time to time.

    Is removing and installing a NIC very difficult? Will i need an ESD strap, any other specific tools?


  • #5
    k123456
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,185 ✭✭✭k123456


    Assuming your NIC is minipci, easy to remove reseat, no special tools needed. Before trying that go to Fujitsu site or Intels and download latest drivers and firmware


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