Is it possible that my laptop is so outdated that Ethernet will not work?

Question

I have a 4 year old hp compau laptop (w/ Windows 7) that is still running, but is almost on its last leg. Anyway, I recently moved into college and it is not recognizing the Ethernet. I tried using my roommates cord (who's internet is fine), and it still didn't work. Does that mean it's my laptop, because I'm assuming that our connection is fine!?

Answer 1

First try a known good CAT5 or CAT5e cable that is not a crossover cable.



Open the Device Manager and expand Network Adapters.  If the Ethernet adapter is flagged with a trouble icon, double-click the device to view the error code, problem description, and a proposed resolution method.



If the Ethernet adapter appears to be functioning properly, open the Network Connections folder, right-click the connection, and click Properties.  Double-click Internet Protocol.



Select the automatic IP and DNS server address options, then click OK and OK.  You may need to disable and reenable the connection for the changes to take effect; right-click the connection for these functions.



If these is no connection, open an elevated command prompt —



http://pcsupport.about.com/od/windows7/a/elevated-command-prompt-windows-7.htm



— then type these commands, pressing Enter after each, and restart the computer when done.



netsh int ip reset >NUL



netsh winsock reset

Answer 2

It happens sometimes , or might be a driver error , try reinstalling driver got hardware manager and remove the etherent controller now again add and install with driver , it might works , ma lap is an old one but there is no problem with ethernet , and you can use this type of Ethernet it can be connected to usb , and one thing is the lan adapter is showing in adapter settings , if it is visible then it's not driver issue , use cross cable to connect between computers and use straigh cable to connnect to switch



http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ethernet-RJ45-Network-Adapter-Laptop/dp/B00JTUFY62/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1404094094&sr=1-4&keywords=usb+ethernet+card

Answer 3

the connection is fine. its your comp.

check your internet connections.. set i up for house if it is dial up set it up for that if its lan set it up for that.. go to connections.. configure it all over.. your drivers

u can also check your drivers.perhaps is the port u put it in it may be broken but check connections and manually set it up