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Then here are some tips and settings to check before buying a new card.

1.) Check to see that the cable ends are seated properly in both the computer and the router, modem or hub/switch.

2.) Reset everything. By this I mean turn off the modem, router, or any other thing between your computer and the internet and then turn them back on. If that works then congratulations. If not try step three.

3.) Check the duplex settings. If it is set to auto negotiate chances are that is the problem and it will be a simple fix. (See instructions below.)

(Vista) Right click on the connections icon in the system tray and then click on Network and Sharing Center. In the new window in the side bar click on Manage network connections. In the window that now appears you should see all of your connections. Right click on the Local Area Connection. Click on Properties. Accept the UAC prompt or enter an administrator password. In the properties window click Configure and go to the Advanced tab. Check the Speed/Duplex Settings. If it is set to Auto Negotiate then change it to 100mb Full Duplex. Now plug in your network cable or see if the lights come on if it is already plugged in. If they come on now and were not before then you have fixed the problem!