Local Area Connection Unplugged

[joesil]

Hi,

I'm currently running a small network with 2 computers using a linksys router. Now and then I get the error message at the bottom right hand saying, "local area connection" is unplugged, I was wondering what causes this and if there is a solution? Both pc's have windows xp pro with sp1 installed.

Thank you

 

[wdoellefeld]

Three things to check;

The physical cable, loose etc.
The advanced NIC settings (link speed and duplex)
Is the Linksys power cycling? Power cable loose?

 

[linney]

Are you powering down one of the machines when it happens?