MSBBN: "A Network Cable Has Been Unplugged" Message Appears at Seemingly Random Intervals (811595)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Broadband Networking 10 100 Ethernet PCI Adapter MN130

SYMPTOMS

You may receive a notification that a network cable has been unplugged. This message may appear in the lower-right corner of your screen, near the taskbar icon for your network adapter. This message may appear at seemingly random intervals.

CAUSE

This issue may occur when you configure your MN130 settings to allow Windows to turn the adapter off to save power.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, configure the MN130 settings not to allow Windows to turn the adapter off to save power. To do so, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, point to Connect To, and then click Show all connections.
  2. Right-click the MN130 adapter connection, and then click Properties.
  3. Click the General tab, and then click Configure.
  4. Click the Power Management tab.
  5. Click to clear the Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power check box (if it is selected).
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/7/2006
Keywords:kbprb KB811595
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