Solved Network warning

prukeyhi

prukeyhi

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Hi all friends,
in EV i see this warning(not error) started some weeks before, consider my Broadcom NetLink (TM) Fast Ethernet adapter. i use auto. connection wireless Broadcom adapter as my main internet connection via my router.[ If i disable Ethernet adapter via device manager i do not get this event]
- why am i getting this event after each reboot when i do not use Ethernet at all?
-why the system looks for Ethernet connection when no Ethernet plug connected and wireless works fine?
-is there a way to "tell" the system not to look for Ethernet connection?
Thanks!

Code: 
Log Name:      System
Source:        b57nd60x
Date:          21-Jan-11 7:56:10 PM
Event ID:      4
Task Category: None
Level:         Warning
Keywords:      Classic
User:          N/A
Computer:      AmirVS
Description:
Broadcom NetLink (TM) Fast Ethernet: The network link is down.  Check to make sure the network cable is properly connected.
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
  <System>
    <Provider Name="b57nd60x" />
    <EventID Qualifiers="32773">4</EventID>
    <Level>3</Level>
    <Task>0</Task>
    <Keywords>0x80000000000000</Keywords>
    <TimeCreated SystemTime="2011-01-21T17:56:10.548Z" />
    <EventRecordID>405322</EventRecordID>
    <Channel>System</Channel>
    <Computer>AmirVS</Computer>
    <Security />
  </System>
  <EventData>
    <Data>\Device\NDMP7</Data>
    <Data>Broadcom NetLink (TM) Fast Ethernet</Data>
    <Binary>00000000020030000000000004000580000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000</Binary>
  </EventData>
</Event>
 
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Re: Network warnning

The source of the problem is a broadcom driver.
Go to device manager and look for any yellow warning signs near drivers
If none see if you can update the driver.

If the only problem is the warning in the EV, forget about it. Everyone will have warnings and information in EV. Consistent errors, only, need to be investigated. That being said, the above may be able to solve the problem
 

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Re: Network warnning

Hi Richard and lovely Saturday :)
i already checked device manager (no yellow warning signs near drivers) and my drivers are up to date.
the warning in the EV appears upon each reboot.
(so as you suggested i'll forget about it now)
 

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Re: Network warnning

Hi prukeyhi,

I received your PM. I just checked my own EV and noticed I have essentially the same warning on every startup (and even every wakeup). When I went into details, XML view, it looked like this (seem familiar?):

<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
- <System>
<Provider Name="bcm4sbxp" />
<EventID Qualifiers="32773">4</EventID>
<Level>3</Level>
<Task>0</Task>
<Keywords>0x80000000000000</Keywords>
<TimeCreated SystemTime="2011-01-22T07:30:06.292Z" />
<EventRecordID>204755</EventRecordID>
<Channel>System</Channel>
<Computer>E1705Laptop</Computer>
<Security />
</System>
- <EventData>
<Data>\Device\NDMP50</Data>
<Data>Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller</Data>
<Binary>00000000020030000000000004000580000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000</Binary> </EventData>
</Event>


I believe it is because the adapter is enabled but is not connected and therefore is generating a warning that there is no connection (which is also the case for me). But because it is installed and enabled, it is trying to do its job and when it can't, it generates the warning. That is also why when you disable the adapter, the problem goes away (because it is no longer trying to establish a connection as it is disabled). There's nothing wrong with the warning and there's no reason to disable the adapter just to make it go away (as you may want your adapter at some point and this warning is absolutely no problem whatsoever). I do not believe updating the drivers would help in this situation even if there were any available as the warning is because the adapter is working - not because it isn't working - and I'd instead be concerned if the warning failed to appear (as, ironically enough, the lack of the warning in this case might indicate a problem since the warning is just normal behavior). Still, it is always a good idea to check and make sure you are using the most updated drivers that are appropriate for your system, your device, and your operating system - and you have done that so as Richard suggested, so that's excellent.

In short, I see no issue here (there is no problem with this particular warning) and think it can and should be totally ignored as Richard suggested and you seem to have decided anyway. Many warnings and most info items in EV are equally meaningless or not to be concerned about. Focus on anything that says Critical, Important, or Error - and even then, be mostly concerned with those that repeat (as single events do occur and are usually no cause for alarm - it's when they happen often or consistently or relate to a problem you're actually having that you may want to dig a bit deeper into it).

Take care, my friend.
 
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Re: Network warnning

Glad that the problem was sorted out, good luck.
 

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    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
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Re: Network warnning

Thank you Lorien for your full, detailed and clear/logic explanation!

indeed XML looks almost the same.
Too bad that microsoft name it as warning instead of information
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
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    # Intel Pentium Dual-Core T3400 (2.16GHz, 1MB L2 cache, 667MHz FSB) # 15.4-inch glossy 16:10 display (1280x800) # Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD # 3GB DDR2 667MHz RAM # 250GB 5400RPM HDD # SuperMulti DVD+/-RW Optical Drive # Broadcom WiFi (802.11b/g), 10/100 Ethernet, Modem # 6-Cell 11.1V 53WHr Battery http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=5022&review=lenovo+g530
Re: Network warnning

Thank you, Amir - always happy to assist. You're quite welcome and I'm glad that there actually was no problem here at all - just normal event behavior (even if EV made that more difficult to see than one might hope).

Good luck and best wishes!
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inc. MP061 Inspiron E1705
    CPU
    2.00 gigahertz Intel Core 2 Duo 64 kilobyte primary memory
    Motherboard
    Board: Dell Inc. 0YD479 Bus Clock: 166 megahertz
    Memory
    2046 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Mobility Radeon X1400 (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM) [Di
    Sound Card
    SigmaTel High Definition Audio CODEC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor (17.2"vis)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1200 pixels
    Hard Drives
    Hitachi HTS541616J9SA00 [Hard drive] (160.04 GB) -- drive 0, s/n SB2411SJGLLRMB, rev SB4OC74P, SMART Status: Healthy
    Case
    Chassis Serial Number: 5YK95C1
    Mouse
    Logitech HID-compliant Cordless Mouse
    Keyboard
    Standard PS/2 Keyboard
    Internet Speed
    1958 Kbps download ; 754.8 Kbps upload
    Other Info
    Optiarc DVD+-RW AD-5540A ATA Device [CD-ROM drive] Dell AIO Printer A940 Conexant HDA D110 MDC V.92 Modem 6TO4 Adapter Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller Broadcom 802.11n Network Adapter Microsoft ISATAP Adapter Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-Interface Router Linksys / WRT54G -01
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