Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics

Solving Network Problems (Continued)

Problem

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

Network controller stops

The files containing the

Reinstall the network drivers, using

working without

network drivers are

the Restore Plus! CD.

apparent cause.

corrupted.

 

The cable is not securely connected.

Ensure that the cable is securely attached to the network connector and that the other end of the cable is securely attached to the correct device.

 

The network controller is

Contact an authorized service

 

defective.

provider.

 

 

 

New network card will

New network card may

Install a working, industry-standard

not boot.

be defective or may not

NIC, or change the boot sequence

 

meet industry-standard

to boot from another source.

 

specifications.

 

 

 

 

Cannot connect to

The network controller is

Verify Network Connectivity, that a

network server when

not configured properly.

DHCP Server is present, and that

attempting Remote

 

the Remote System Installation

System Installation.

 

Server contains the NIC drivers for

 

 

your NIC.

 

 

 

System setup utility

Unprogrammed EEPROM.

Contact an authorized service

reports unprogrammed

 

provider.

EEPROM.

 

 

 

 

 

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