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I’m sure you’ve gotten one of the most annoying errors<\/a> out there, which is the network cable disconnected error. I’ll cover the reasons for this error and how to quickly resolve it in 9 easy steps. I will be as descriptive as possible. This is how I roll.<\/p>\n The most common home setup is a home router<\/a> with your computer connected. A router is the little box that your Internet service provider gave you when you signed up for their Internet service.<\/p>\n A router has ports that resemble phone ports<\/a> only larger. A network cable can also be called an RJ-45 cable, LAN cable, Cat5 cable, or straight through cable. So the next time you choose one of these pups, you know what to order.<\/p>\n The solution for approximately 75% of network cable error<\/a> messages is unplugging.<\/p>\n Make sure your network cable is securely connected<\/a> to a port on the router. I often unplug it and plug it back in until I hear a little click and then I know I’m good to go.<\/p>\n You will be amazed at how many times this fixes your problem. The next thing you need to do is restart your computer.<\/p>\n If this doesn’t fix it, just follow the 9 steps below.<\/p>\n Troubleshooting Steps to resolve the network cable is disconnected error<\/a>.<\/p>\n 1. Make sure you can see two lights on around the network cable.<\/strong><\/p>\n On the computer side, follow the network cable to your network card<\/a>, which is usually located at the back of your computer.<\/p>\n The port looks like a large phone port. Notice that there are 2 lights on each side of the port. If it is working properly, you will see the lights around the wire<\/a>. The color of the lights will vary, but you will definitely be able to tell when it turns on, trust me.<\/p>\n 2. Make sure the network cable is securely connected to the computer.<\/strong><\/p>\n If there are no flashing lights<\/a>, there is a problem. But before proceeding, make sure the cable is properly connected. Just unplug the network cable and plug it in until you hear a click.<\/p>\n Did the lights around the network card cable<\/a> come on? If so, reboot and you should be good to go. If not keep reading.<\/p>\n 3. Check the side of the router.<\/strong><\/p>\n Remember that the router is the device that your internet<\/a> service provider gave you when you set up your account. If you are not sure what the router looks like or where it is, contact your service provider.<\/p>\n There should be a light on the router where the network cable connects<\/a>. Check to determine if your computer’s network cable is connected to the router<\/a>.<\/p>\n If not, plug it in. Does the light where you connect the network cable come on? If so, rejoice and restart your computer<\/a>. You must be good to go.<\/p>\n 4. Make sure there is power to the router.<\/strong><\/p>\n If it’s plugged in and there are no lights, check and make sure the router is turned on. You should see at least one power light<\/a>. If there is no power, turn it on.<\/p>\n Does the light where you connect the network cable come on? If so, reboot<\/a> and you should be good to go. If the light where the network cable connects does not come on, check the cable to make sure it is seated properly.<\/p>\n Again, just unplug<\/a> the network cable and plug it back in until you hear a click. Does the light where you connect the network cable come on? If so, reboot and you should be good to go.<\/p>\n 5. Try to connect to the Internet.<\/strong><\/p>\n If the lights on the network card are on and the light on the router where the network cable is connected<\/a> is on, try going to a web page. If you can’t get there, contact your service provider.<\/p>\n The service provider is the person from whom you get your Internet service. Just get an old bill, look it up in the phone book, or go online<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tell them what is happening and what you have done to fix the problem. Also make sure they don’t charge you anything before talking to them.<\/p>\n They shouldn’t do it especially because, in this circumstance, it is most likely the result of your computer<\/a> or network. Although service providers will hardly ever admit failures.<\/p>\n 6. Make sure both devices are turned on.<\/strong><\/p>\n If neither light is on. Try a new network cable. If you need to go to the store, ask for a straight-through Category 5 network cable (most people just call them Category 5 cables).<\/p>\n Restart the computer and the router. Believe it or not, sometimes that solves everything.<\/p>\n 7. Contact your service provider.<\/strong><\/p>\n If it still doesn’t work, call your service provider<\/a> and ask them to remotely check the router to see if they can fix it. Again, make sure they don’t charge you.<\/p>\n 8. Make sure your network card is working.<\/strong><\/p>\n If the service provider verifies your connection<\/a> and claims that the router is fine, the only thing left is a broken network card or a broken router.<\/p>\n Since the ISP<\/a> tests the router, they will probably send someone if they can’t see it. However, make sure you are not charged for this service.<\/p>\n 9. Replace the network card.<\/strong><\/p>\n If your computer is under warranty<\/a>, call the computer manufacturer and tell them what troubleshooting<\/a> you did that you think is a network card.<\/p>\n