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by wongmama

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i have a linksys BEFSR41 router installed---i am on a fixed wireless LAN--the router works fine,but i keep getting"local area connection--network cable unplugged" messages.i have checked all fittings on the cable and on my pc connection: there are no obvious loose connections--would appreciate it if anyones has any ideas as to what is going on.my system is an AMD XP 2000+ , with 512 MB memory and a 40GB HD.

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by sgt_shultz

question: when you get the error can you fix it by powering cycling the router? if you can, next question is: can that router be flashed with a bios update? if it can and you do and it still gives error you could try limiting your XP's nic speed to 10MB/half duplex. you could try another known good cable...you could try locking down the speed of the XP's nic to 10MBs/half duplex...
i have seen some flakey linksys wireless stuff so if the problem gets fixed by power cycling the router, and noneof the above stuff helps, I'd call linksys and see about replacing it...be prepared to wait on the phone for an hour. call after hours or early on the weekend. i think other folks are running into flakey stuff, not working as advertised...good luck

by wongmama

i became aware of the problems with linksys equipment after i bought the router---i had the store exchange the router---i have tried the power cycling and flashing as recommended by linksys---have changed cables and tried the speed limit--nothing has worked so faar--but thanks for trying.

by thechas

What version of Windows are you running?

There is a bug in W98 and Me that can cause some strange problems with more than 511MB of RAM installed.

This often shows up as problems with device drivers.

I would also check for updated drivers for your wireless lan card in the PC.

Chas

by wongmama

i was aware of the bug,but am running XP Pro---device drivers are up to date.Thanks for trying to help.

by lwd86

If you are running XP and you have installed a wireless NIC but you still have a 10/100 card installed you will get this message. This happens on laptops a lot. Most have a built in NIC. Ignore the message.

by wongmama

This seems to be the consensus viewpoint--i accept that it is a transient and most likely cannot be fixed. Thank you for your answer.

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