Puzzled over Ethernet Cable connectivity

[ywbl330]

Hi, I am puzzled over the connectivity of my ethernet cable. I wonder if anyone faced this problem before and have any solution.

Senario:
1 Ethernet cable
1 Notebook
1 desktop PC

Problem:
I was trying to get my desktop PC connected to a network but failed. I have no problem connecting my notebook to the network using the same LAN cable nor do I have problem connecting my desktop PC to the network using another LAN cable. What went wrong?

Thanks..

 

[kimsland]

The original ethernet cable is faulty

 

[MetalX]

I don't fully understand what you're saying here...

Are you saying that you have an Ethernet cable that works for your laptop but not for your desktop?

 

[ywbl330]

Yes, the same LAN cable works on my notebook but doesn't work on my desktop PC. Both my notebook & PC has got the same network configuration, e.g. workgroup, IP address (fixed IP is used on my network). I also tested my PC on another LAN cable to makesure its' network card is working.

 

[kimsland]

When you connect to a hub or router or modem you must use a "Patch" ethernet cable
But when connecting two computers directly together you must use a "cross-over" ethernet cable

 

[ywbl330]

Dear Kimsland & MetalX,

Thanks for your replies. I managed to solve the problem by just replacing the original LAN cable. I think the cable has fault somewhere that it affects the signal travelling through the LAN cable. Somehow, my notebook's network card has a higher tolerance than the network card in my Desktop PC, I guess.

 

[kimsland]

The original ethernet cable is faulty

And the first reply was correct

Thanks for the update :grinthumb

 

[NetCablesPlus]

Sounds like a bad crimp in the patch cable. Happens quite a bit if the patch cable is not manufactured and tested at the factory.