Network Card Can't access internet; ISP provider says the problem is my "network card", which I presume to be the ethernet card...could it be an "Intel PRO/100 VE network connection"?

Check that all drivers are installed and working in device manager as when I reinstalled Windows not all of the drivers installed and I had to do it manually. These drivers were the ones that give you access to the internet. These were network adapters and IDE ATA /ATAPI controllers.

Hope this helps.

Troubleshooting :
Cannot access internet in OS using onboard network card

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Solution

1. Please check the LAN settings in BIOS.

2. Install a fresh OS and the motherboard driver, network card driver in support CD or downloaded from official website.

3. If the network card is not recognized in Device Manager, please contact reseller (service center) for tests.

4. If the network card is recognized in Device Manager, please do some troubleshooting as the following steps:

4.1. If there is yellow question mark or exclamation mark before the network card, please re-install OS and drivers. If the problem persists, please contact reseller (service center) for tests.

4.2. If there is no yellow question mark or exclamation mark before the network card, but in Control Panel/Network Connections/Local Area Connection, the network cable is shown as "un-plugged(X)", please check network cable/router/switch/modem/other network peripherals and network port, or plug network cable to other system for test. If the problem persists, use another computer in the same network environment to check if it can access internet. If the network is not connected to internet, please connect ISP and network peripheral reseller or change network cable.

4.3. If there is no yellow question mark or exclamation mark before the network card, but in Control Panel/Network Connections/Local Area Connection is disabled (grey), please enable(right click and choose "Enable") it for a test. If the problem persists, please turn off firewall, search and kill virus, reinstall OS and drivers. If the problem still exists, please contact reseller (service center) for tests.

4.4. If there is no yellow question mark or exclamation mark before the network card, but in Control Panel/Network Connections/Local Area Connection is shown as "Limited or no connectivity" (yellow exclamation mark)", please do some troubleshooting as the following steps:

4.4.1. Right click and choose "repair"

4.4.2. Unplug and re-plug the network cable

4.4.3. Re-connect the network or access IP

4.4.4. Restart

4.4.5. Check server DHCP settings, IP configuration, seek advice from ISP

4.4.6. Skip router and connected to Modem directly

4.4.7. Turn off other computers in the same network to avoid IP conflict

4.5. If there is no yellow question mark or exclamation mark before the network card, and there is no abnormal situation in Control Panel/Network Connections/Local Area Connection, please do some troubleshooting as the following steps:

4.5.1. Try to access IP or Static IP automatically

4.5.2. Unplug and re-plug the network cable

4.5.3. Re-connect the network or access IP

4.5.4. Restart

4.5.5. Check server DHCP settings, IP configuration, seek advice from ISP

4.5.6. Turn off firewall, search and kill the virus, reinstall OS and drivers

4.5.7. Check MAC address ( You could follow the commands: " Start"-" All Programs"-" Run", please input " cmd", after that you could input " ipconfig/all" to check MAC address)

4.5.8. If possible, use another computer in the same network environment to check if it can access internet

a. If the network connection is OK in another system, please contact reseller (service center) for tests

b. If the network is not connected to internet, please connect ISP and network peripheral reseller or change network cable

sounds like a network card issue in netbook can you plug and ethernet cord in thats wired to your isp and check and see if you can get on that way ? if you cant then it inside the netbook now adays the network parts are included in newer motherboards even for netbooks and laptops. it might need replacing , another way is to ping, your ip address but you have to get it from your isp(internet service provider) here is a video i found to help you

Wireless connection or hardwired ethernet ?

Which ISP are you contracted to give them a call let them know of your problems or go to another ISP and phone company
Wi-Fi Internet is a popular and convenient way of accessing web pages and other online applications. A wireless router broadcasts an Internet signal, which enables a computer with a wireless capability to access online applications and sites. Problems with wireless connections require a different approach to troubleshooting than traditional, wired Internet connections. If you find that the wireless connection on your laptop frequently drops out, take a few troubleshooting steps to narrow down the issue and restore your laptop's full functionality.

Reset your network by unplugging the power cords of your Internet modem and wireless router. Wait 30 seconds before replugging the power cords. Restarting your computer will allow the devices to run through their full boot cycle. Test your connectivity after rebooting to verify whether it remains more consistent after the reset. Test your wireless Internet consistency on another Wi-Fi connection that you're legally allowed to use, such as a free public Wi-Fi hotspot. If the connection stays consistent when you're away from home, the problem is likely localized to your home wireless network. If the connection drops no matter which wireless network you are connected to, the problem is more likely with your laptop's wireless card or internal wireless device. Connect the Ethernet cable directly from one of the numbered Ethernet ports on the wireless router to one of the Ethernet ports on your computer. This is a useful way of testing whether the Internet connection is dropping altogether or if your laptop is merely losing its wireless signal strength. If the connection stays more consistent this way, contact the manufacturer of the router or of your computer's wireless card to troubleshoot the device. Plug the Ethernet cable directly from your Internet modem to one of your computer's Ethernet ports. Bypassing the router is useful for further narrowing down the source of your issue. If the connection stays more consistent this way, your router is likely the source of the problem and you should contact the manufacturer of the router for assistance. If the connection continues to drop, contact your Internet service provider to address a possible issue with your modem. wireless network card Go to the Start menu and open the Control Panel. In the Control Panel, open the Device Manager. Locate Network Adapters in the Device Manager list. Click on the plus sign next to Network Adapters to expand a list of all networking devices on your computer. Your wireless card should be listed, and most likely a LAN adapter as well. Alternately, you can open the Network and Sharing Center in the Control Panel, and then click on "Manage Network Connections." Find your wireless connection in the list and right-click it, then select "Status." Under the Status menu, click "Details." This will produce a list of information about your Internet connection, including your wireless card.
Test a Wireless Network Card b> laptop or desktop computer that has no built-in wireless capability needs a wireless network card installed in order for the computer to detect and connect to wireless connections. Before you can establish wireless connection, however, you need to make sure that that your wireless network card is working properly.

Ensure that the wireless network card is properly installed in the computer. A wireless network card can come as a PC/PCMCIA card that only needs to be inserted into a PC card slot in your computer, or it may be a wireless PCI card that needs to be installed inside the computer. Wireless PC/PCMCIA cards are usually used for laptops while wireless PCI cards are installed in desktop computers. Install the driver of the wireless network card. Note that if the driver is not installed, the wireless network card will not be able to communicate with the computer. Insert the installation CD into the optical drive, wait for the computer to recognize the installer and follow the on-screen instructions. Finish the installation procedure and then reboot the computer. If you do not have the installation CD, download the installer/driver from the manufacturer's website. Check if the computer can detect wireless networks and Internet connections. Access the "System Tray" at the bottom-right corner of your screen and double-click the "wireless icon." Browse through the list of available wireless networks and then connect to any one of them. If there is no "wireless icon" in your system tray, the wireless card may not be properly installed to the computer or the device may be malfunctioning. If you cannot connect to a wireless connection, ensure that you entered the correct network password (if connecting to a secured network).

click start control panel administrive tools computer management device manager scroll down network adapters + expand Ethernet driver if you see a yellow ? ! question or exclamation mark or red x means you need to install/update driver right click to install driver

the driver could be on the motherboard disk or the one supplied by your ISP internet service supplier or you might need to download it

http://download.cnet.com/%7Bvalue=http://www.download.com/network-3c905c-txm-ethernet/3000-2112_4-109025.html

http://download.cnet.com/%7Bvalue=http://www.download.com/network-pro-100-m/3000-2112_4-109029.html

http://download.cnet.com/%7Bvalue=http://www.download.com/network-3c905c-txm-ethernet/3000-2112_4-109002.html

http://download.cnet.com/%7Bvalue=http://www.download.com/network-3c905c-txm-ethernet/3000-2112_4-109004.html
hope one of these will help

To connect wireless to a network ..you need a wireless router or access to a near by one ..and you need to install a wireless card on computer if it has non ..This can be a pci card and you will install it on a pci slot inside and install its driver and after that connect to the network available ..or use a wireless card on usb ..
If you do not have a network free near by ..you can connect using the wireless card to another computer connected to the internet ..or install a wireless router on your Ethernet cable ..and a card in computer or a usb one ..
In my opinion the wireless card and router is the best way cause connecting trough another computer can be tricky and slow..
another way ..if you do not have any other means is to use a wireless modem on usb from a mobile network ISP (internet service provider )
This can be the same provider as your mobile phone one ..

If you are trying to connect through a modem/router you it should have come with a disk then
you might have to connect the usb lead to your modem to get a connection then
click start control panel,administrive tools,computer management,device manager scroll to network adapters should see a yellow question mark? right click install drivers
the driver might be on the disc supplied by your ISP internet service provider
or the motherboard disc
hope this helps or you could download
Realtek RTL8168/8111 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC http://download.cnet.com/realtek-rtl8168-8111-pci/3000-2112_4-99235.html Realtek RTL8168/8111 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC: The Realtek RTL8168 Gigabit Ethernet controller combines a triple-speed IEEE 802.3 compliant Media Access Controller (MAC) with a triple-speed Ethernet transceiver, PCI Express bus controller, and embedded memory. With state-of-the-art DSP technology and mixed-mode signal technology, it offers high-speed transmission over CAT 5 UTP cable or CAT 3 UTP (10Mbps only) cable. Functions such as Crossover Detection & Auto-Correction, polarity correction, adaptive equalization, cross-talk cancellation, echo cancellation, timing recovery, and error correction are implemented to provide robust transmission and reception capability at high speeds.
hope this helps

Hi hdixon530,

Your motherboard should have an ethernet port ready to go so you shouldn't need a network card (see atached picture)


The only thing you need to get internet acess is for them to come to your house, install the router and the internet line and then configure your pc for it's use.

Contact your ISP- you are having intermittent signal from the ISP- If it were the issue w/ the network card it would be completely off. The issue is likely with the modem your provider sent or the lines going to your modem from the provider.

I’m happy to help further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/susan_42b401e0b1603d8a

There should not be any problem with you buying your own PCI ethernet card and install it yourself. They are not that expensive. www.newegg.com has on for only $7.99 and it will work fine in your computer. It does not need to be from Dell.