Re: media state: disconnected. Guru needed!!

On Fri, 19 Oct 2007 17:34:48 -0400, Lisa G
<Lisa.G.2yq0uw@no-mx.wirelessforums.org> wrote:

>
>It's been 2 days since I have been able to connect wirelessly and I have
>exhausted every possible fix I could find. It's time for me to post and
>try to find a networking super-sleuth.
>
>Here's the story:
>Everything was working fairly well and out of no where, the connection
>dropped. It connected for 5 minutes yesterday, but has yet to return.
>
>Here's my specs:
>OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Professional
>Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 Build 2600
>System Name ACER-E8F5014F99
>System Manufacturer Acer
>System Model TravelMate 4200
>Router: Belkin Wireless G
>computer is a laptop with internal wireless card
>Cable modem motorola surfboard
>
>Here's my ipconfig/all:
>
>Windows IP Configuration
>
>Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : acer-e8f5014f99
>Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
>Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
>IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : Belkin
>
>Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
>
>Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : Belkin
>Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom 440x 10/100
>Integrated Controller
>Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-0F-B0-ED-9B-D2
>Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
>Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
>IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.4
>Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
>Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.1
>DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.1
>DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.1
>Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Friday, October 19, 2007
>2:41:37 PM
>Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Monday, January 18, 2038
>11:14:07 PM
>
>
>Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection:
>
>Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
>Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/Wireless
>3945ABG Network Connection
>Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-13-02-03-AC-17
>
>
>I did a firmware update.
>I've tried different channels.
>I have the latest drivers.
>I have run WinsockFix
>I have enabled Wireless Zero Configuration
>I have uninstalled and re-installed the drivers
>I have done a system restore and went back to last week.
>my wireless switch is on.
>I have disabled/enabled/rebooted/reconnected all of the devices in
>every combination and many times.
>My system can detect the wireless signal, it is strong. I am only one
>foot away from the router.
>I have no other wireless signals in the area.
>I did not get a new cordless phone or baby monitor.
>
>I am at a complete loss here. I'm hoping that someone here will look
>at my ipconfig and figure it right out.

Bit late, maybe the issue has been resolved.

First suggestion,

open device manager ( My Computer -right click- properties- hardware-

Make a careful assessment of the info detailed under network adaptors

Report back if necessary.
>
>Thanks,
>Lisa
>
>
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