Network adapter not working.
Today I came down to my computer to find out that my file server wasn't available on the network anymore.
So after some investigation, I looks like the network adapter on the file server has give up its ghost.
The PC works, however it won't find the network anymore. I've booted off a linux boot CD as well to check a different OS (Puppy linux) and it couldn't reach the DHCP server, and entering the settings manually also lead to a lack of network connectivity.
I'm guessing something must have happened during the thunderstorm we had today. The network adapter is on the MoBo, and is of the VIA variety.
But it's weird, since the other 3 PC I have on the network, are still functioning just fine....
Have you ever had a network adapter get blown on you (by a thunderstorm) yet the rest of the PC is still working?
So after some investigation, I looks like the network adapter on the file server has give up its ghost.
The PC works, however it won't find the network anymore. I've booted off a linux boot CD as well to check a different OS (Puppy linux) and it couldn't reach the DHCP server, and entering the settings manually also lead to a lack of network connectivity.
I'm guessing something must have happened during the thunderstorm we had today. The network adapter is on the MoBo, and is of the VIA variety.
But it's weird, since the other 3 PC I have on the network, are still functioning just fine....
Have you ever had a network adapter get blown on you (by a thunderstorm) yet the rest of the PC is still working?