The network card does not see the cable: how to solve the problem

The computer is a complex machine that interacts with a huge number of different components. Sometimes some devices fail. For example, when working with the Internet, there are various problems. Very often people are faced with a situation in which the network card does not see the cable on the PC. What to do in this case? What are the reasons for this phenomenon? What can I do to restore an Internet connection?

Damage

The first and most common cause of the problem is the presence of physical damage to the connected equipment. A network card does not see the internet cable? It is necessary first of all to check its integrity. It is likely that the cord is transmitted or completely torn.

Further it is recommended to check the integrity of the jacks for cable connection, as well as plugs. If everything is normal, you can search for the cause of the problem elsewhere. The presence of damage leads to the fact that the network card can not see the cable until the problem is fixed.

It helps, as a rule, to replace the cable and plugs of the connection. No other options are provided.

Settings

The next option is also not so rare. Often, a network card does not see a cable from the Internet when network settings are down. This phenomenon usually does not cause panic in users.

To exclude such a layout, the user is invited to open the "Network Management Center". In the window that appears, look at the results. If there is a red cross between the computer and the connection, there really is a problem with the Internet. Most likely, the network card does not see the cable because of the downed settings.

Correcting the situation reduces to the fact that the user clicks a red cross between the PC and the Internet, and then waits for the results of the check. Once it is complete, you can follow the wizard's help for networking.

If the network card has stopped seeing the cable, you need to contact the provider. It takes data to configure the network, which are entered in the appropriate fields (for example, IP-address). Work is offered in the same "Network Management Center".

Drivers

But that's not all! A computer is a complicated device. In case of problems it can be difficult to determine the source of the problem. Therefore, the solution of the problem is to sort out all possible causes of failures. They are not so little.

The network card does not see the cable? It is possible that the problem lies in the software. More precisely, in the drivers. It is likely that this or that software for the equipment has become obsolete on the computer. And so it is not recognized in the operating system.

The situation can be easily corrected. To do this, you need:

1. Open Device Manager. The best way to do this is by right-clicking on the label "My Computer". Next, select "Properties", and there - the desired service.
2. Open the "Network Adapters" section.
3. Click on the name of the network card and select "Drivers" there.
4. Click on "Rollback".

This trick helps when the network card has started to malfunction abruptly. That is, when the cable was previously recognized. Reception allows you to roll back the network card settings to earlier ones.

With the reinstallation of the drivers everything is easier - just download or download the installation disc software on the official website of the manufacturer of the network card, and then install it. Just a few minutes - and it's done!

Disconnecting

Often, users complain that they have a built-in network card that does not see the network cable. What to do in this case? It does not matter whether the built-in component is involved or not. The main thing is that the causes of failures remain similar.

It should not be excluded that the network card has disconnected or does not work in principle. You can check it in the "Device Manager". If in the section with network adapters near the inscription with the name of the network card there is a red cross, then the problem is really in the device that is not working.

As a rule, it is recommended to simply replace the non-functioning component. And then the Internet cable will again be recognized by the operating system. In practice, people still do not often face the incompatibility of equipment. But to exclude it still does not follow.

Incompatibility

Increasingly, users are faced with a situation where the network card does not see the cable. Windows 7 can detect a problem very quickly. All the listed decompositions are relevant for this OS.

But the owners of Windows 10 can face such a problem, as incompatible equipment. Some modems, speakers, microphones, mice and other computer components do not work with this operating system. Therefore, you can get rid of the problem:

• Reinstalling the operating system;
• Having bought a new network card / modem.

No more options are available to combat equipment incompatibilities. Every user should remember this.

Viruses

If all these options did not help, and the network card does not see the cable, you can check the operating system for viruses. They often cause the majority of problems and failures.

You can detect a virus using an antivirus program. After scanning the PC, you must treat the operating system. Then restart the computer. If the network card has not seen the cable because of the presence of viruses, then the steps described will help to fix the problem.