uninstall and reinstall the drivers

 

Thanks man.
I've done that. Problem is, the Ethernet driver doesn't work. Any more ideas about what could be wrong?

Also, part of the problem is the fact that Windows setup doesn't even recognize the network (meaning ethernet jack).
Any ideas?

 

A leads to B; if the ethernet driver 'does not work' then Windows can't recognize the network -- cause and effect.

hum; you need to make sure you've installed the correct driver for your NIC.
Using the Device Manager, get the details of which one it is and the google
for that like "driver for xxx yyy zzz"

delete the existing and install the new one ; if after the install, there's a yellow or red flag, then the hardware is dead. if not, then you should be ok.

plug in the cable and there's a green light near the rj45 slot; it should come on. If not, your cable is suspect.

 

Thanks man. First, the slot light does show up on the lan slot. The connection appears to be working. However the lan slot doesn't show up under any hardware. Not in the Device Manager, and not in lavalys, or anything. It seems like it doesn't exist. I am installing the right driver, but the driver can't find the device. Any more ideas? Thanks.