Question : Problem: Network Card doesn't Recognize Network Status

Hi Guys!

I have a Dell Inspiron 5100 with a Broadcom 440x Network Card with Windows XP Pro.  My problem is that the card doesn't recognize a change in Link status.  If the cable is plugged in when the card is disabled then enabled it will show as connected, receives a DHCP address then all network activity ceases.  When I pull the cable out the link light stays on.  

If the cable is unplugged while it is disabled then when it is enabled it shows as disconnected.  When I plug the cable in it  lights showing on the card.

What I have done:

-Tested the cable and wall jack (works fine on two other laptops)
-Tried a variety of drivers (latest to earlier ones)
-Adjusted the Speed and Duplex Setting (Tried all settings with no change in behaviour)
-Scanned the PC for Spyware and viruses
-Ran a repair with Winsock V1.2
-Uninstalled then reinstalled networking components (Add/Remove programs)

I guess in the end I am just wondering if this can only be hardware or if anyone else has any ideas.

Thanks in Advance,

Walter

Answer : Problem: Network Card doesn't Recognize Network Status

So then it was a hardware issue as I had said above. I figured it probably was that is why I mentioned trying a seperate NIC card