Simple network problem

[Art Nelson]

I have a DSL modem/router and a 5 port Belkin switch. Two outputs from the
switch go to an XP and a Win98 machine. Everthing was working fine for the
last 2-3 months. Now I notice 2 monitor icons in my Taskbar with a red X
over them. Moving the pointer over the icons reveals a message 'Local Area
Connection 2. A Network Cable is unplugged'. Checked all connections several
times. SP2 was downloaded 2 nights ago. New MSN firewall is not used. Any
connection? Thanks for your help.

[Robert L [MS-MVP]]

any errors in hardware devices?

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"Art Nelson" > wrote in message
...
>I have a DSL modem/router and a 5 port Belkin switch. Two outputs from the
> switch go to an XP and a Win98 machine. Everthing was working fine for the
> last 2-3 months. Now I notice 2 monitor icons in my Taskbar with a red X
> over them. Moving the pointer over the icons reveals a message 'Local Area
> Connection 2. A Network Cable is unplugged'. Checked all connections
> several
> times. SP2 was downloaded 2 nights ago. New MSN firewall is not used. Any
> connection? Thanks for your help.
>
>

[Art Nelson]

No errors in Device Manager. In Network Connection there is an error for the
connection but the properties window says the device (Linksys NC100 Adapter)
is working properly.

"Robert L [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message
...
> any errors in hardware devices?
>
> --
> For more and other information, go to http://www.ChicagoTech.net
>
> Don't send e-mail or reply to me except you need consulting services.
> Posting on MS newsgroup will benefit all readers and you may get more
help.
>
> Robert Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN, Anti-Virus, Tips & Troubleshooting on
> http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.
>
> "Art Nelson" > wrote in message
> ...
> >I have a DSL modem/router and a 5 port Belkin switch. Two outputs from
the
> > switch go to an XP and a Win98 machine. Everthing was working fine for
the
> > last 2-3 months. Now I notice 2 monitor icons in my Taskbar with a red X
> > over them. Moving the pointer over the icons reveals a message 'Local
Area
> > Connection 2. A Network Cable is unplugged'. Checked all connections
> > several
> > times. SP2 was downloaded 2 nights ago. New MSN firewall is not used.
Any
> > connection? Thanks for your help.
> >
> >
>
>

[Art Nelson]

Solved the problem: used Restore and icons plus red X disappeared from
Taskbar.
"Art Nelson" > wrote in message
...
> No errors in Device Manager. In Network Connection there is an error for
the
> connection but the properties window says the device (Linksys NC100
Adapter)
> is working properly.
>
> "Robert L [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message
> ...
> > any errors in hardware devices?
> >
> > --
> > For more and other information, go to http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> >
> > Don't send e-mail or reply to me except you need consulting services.
> > Posting on MS newsgroup will benefit all readers and you may get more
> help.
> >
> > Robert Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> > Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN, Anti-Virus, Tips & Troubleshooting
on
> > http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> > This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.
> >
> > "Art Nelson" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > >I have a DSL modem/router and a 5 port Belkin switch. Two outputs from
> the
> > > switch go to an XP and a Win98 machine. Everthing was working fine for
> the
> > > last 2-3 months. Now I notice 2 monitor icons in my Taskbar with a red
X
> > > over them. Moving the pointer over the icons reveals a message 'Local
> Area
> > > Connection 2. A Network Cable is unplugged'. Checked all connections
> > > several
> > > times. SP2 was downloaded 2 nights ago. New MSN firewall is not used.
> Any
> > > connection? Thanks for your help.
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>