About Computer Networking: Taking Care with Cables

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Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Use and Upgrade From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking A message board member recently encountered Limited or No Connectivity errors caused by a malfunctioning Ethernet cable. Like any other component of a network setup, cables can break. But even more likely are cases of loose connections or simply failing to hook them up to the right places. As one of the first (and easiest) things to do when troubleshooting a networking problem, always ask: Are the cables plugged in, and tightly? How To Resolve Limited Or No Connectivity Errors in Windows That message board poster probably didn't read our piece on troubleshooting "Limited or No Connectivity" errors. Failures due to Ethernet cables are just one of many possibilities. Fixing Network Cable Unplugged Errors in Windows If your network is not functioning properly, you may see "A Network Cable Is Unplugged" messages appear repeatedly on the Windows desktop. Messages may pop up on the screen once every few days or even once every few minutes depending on the nature of the problem. This can occur, by the way, even if you aren't using a network cable! What Is a Crossover Cable? A crossover cable directly connects two network devices of the same type to each other over Ethernet. Ethernet crossover cables are commonly used when temporarily networking two devices in situations where a network router, switch or hub is not present... . CAT5 and CAT5e CAT5 (also, CAT 5) is an Ethernet network cable standard defined by the Electronic Industries Association and Telecommunications Industry Association (commonly known as EIA/TIA). CAT5 is the fifth generation of twisted pair Ethernet technology and the most popular of all twisted pair cables in use today. Wireless / Networking Ads Computer Networking Cat 5 Cables Ethernet Cable Crossover Cable Network Cables Featured Articles What Is a Fiber Optic Cable? PoE - Power over Ethernet 500 Mbps In Your Walls (Powerline) Networking Two Computers Wireless/Networking Message Board What Is Networking?   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More> Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. More> This newsletter is written by: Bradley Mitchell Computer Networking Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Computer Networking newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Wireless Router Networking IP Addresses on Home + Internet Networks Connecting Two Computers Home Network Diagrams 10 Tips for Wireless Network Security Advertisement