Yes, the netbook I’m using now functions OK with same DSL modem.
When I connect the desktop with the new ethernet card installed, the Ethernet lights OK. Previously, the motherboard PCI Ethernet light was dead so the DSL modem is seeing the new PCI Ethernet card.
I’ll try installing on another PCI (only have 2 and 1 is being used)
How do I determine if motherboard is damaged? (All other functions of PC is OK)
Thanks for your comments!
You can have isolated electrical/electronic damage to just one PCI slot or the whole PCI bus.
You need to check to see what IP address is being assigned to your card by the DSL Modem. Go to Start - Run - then enter CMD (enter) - at the DOS prompt type - IPCONFIG /All (not case sensitive)... See what your IP address is and make sure it is in the same number grouping as the DSL Modem/Router such as 192.168.1.3 or whatever.
Some ‘high speed’ Internet services - even ones in use these days do not use automatic IP Address assignment as supplied by the DSL Modem’s DHCP services. You need to check with your ISP to make sure -— perhaps they still use an ‘old fashion’ Static IP addressing that you have to enter including DNS and Gateway addresses. Not likely but could be.
Oh - just thought - compare the IPCONFIG on your Netbook - to what you are getting on your PC. That will tell the tale pretty quickly.