A computer is a complex machine that interacts with a wide variety of components. Sometimes the operation of some devices fails. 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 could be the reasons for this? What to do to restore your internet connection?
Damage
The first and most common cause of the problem is the presence of physical damage to the connected equipment. Does the network card 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 verify the integrity of the sockets for connecting the cable, as well as the plugs. If everything is normal, you can look for the cause of the problem elsewhere. Damage causes the network card to not be able to see the cable until the problem is resolved.
It helps here, as a rule, to replace the cable and connection plugs. No other options are provided.
Settings
The next option is also not so rare. Often, the network card does not see the cable from the Internet when the network settings are down. This phenomenon usually does not cause panic among users.
To exclude such a situation, the user is invited to open the "Network Control 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 due to lost settings.
The correction of the situation is that the user clicks on the red cross between the PC and the Internet, after which he waits for the results of the check. Once it is completed, you can follow the instructions of the help wizard to establish a network.
If the network card stops seeing the cable, you need to contact your provider. He takes the data to configure the network, which is entered in the appropriate fields (for example, IP address). It is proposed to work in the same "Network Management Center".
Drivers
But that is not all! A computer is a complex device. In case of malfunctions, it is difficult to determine the source of the problem. Therefore, the solution to the problem is to sort through all the possible causes of failures. They are not so few.
Does the network card 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 hardware software is outdated on the computer. And therefore, it is not recognized in the operating system.
The situation can be easily corrected. To do this, you must:
- Open Device Manager. This is best done by right-clicking on the "My Computer" icon. Next, you need to select "Properties", and there - the desired service.
- Open the "Network Adapters" section.
- Click on the name of the network card and select "Drivers" there.
- Click on "Roll back".
This technique helps when the network card starts 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 reinstalling the drivers, everything is simpler - just download or download the software on the official website of the network card manufacturer using the installation disk, and then install it. Just a few minutes - and it's done!
Disconnection
Often, users complain that their built-in network card does not see the network cable. What to do in this case? It doesn’t matter whether the built-in component is in question or not. The main thing is that the causes of failures remain similar.
It should not be ruled out that the network card has been disconnected or does not work in principle. You can check this in the "Device Manager". If there is a red cross in the section with network adapters next to the inscription with the name of the network card, then the problem is really the idle device.
As a rule, it is recommended that you simply replace the inoperative component. And then the Internet cable will again be recognized by the operating system. In practice, people are still not so often confronted with equipment incompatibilities. But it should not be ruled out anyway.
Incompatibility
More and more often, users are faced with a situation where the network card does not see the cable. Windows 7 can detect a problem very quickly. All of these layouts are relevant for this OS.
But owners of Windows 10 may face such a problem as hardware incompatibility. 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;
- buying a new network card / modem.
No more options are offered to combat equipment incompatibility. This should be remembered by each user.
Viruses
If all of the above options did not help, and the network card does not see the cable, you can check the operating system for viruses. They often become the cause of most problems and failures.
You can detect a virus using an antivirus program. After scanning the PC, it is necessary to treat the operating system. Next, restart the computer. If the network card did not see the cable due to viruses, the described steps will help to fix the problem.