Media state disconnected in networking
Media state disconnected is a brain consuming fault. One really have to ping the computer first and then go for possible solutions. It is a difficult task but possibilities for media disconnected state may be as follow.
1. Verify everything has power – if either device has no power, windows will report media state disconnectd.
2. Verify any NIC is correctly seated in the motherboard, that the BIOS on the motherboard supports it, and that the slot it’s in is turned on (you can turn off PCI slots on some mobos.)
3a. If wired, verify wiring is not faulty, the internal wiring correctly paired, does not exceed rated length, and lacks line noise.
3b. If wireless, verify correct frequency and no interference.
4. Verify you’re using the correct media and devices. IE, this error will occur if you’re using a straight-through CAT5 instead of a cross-over between two computers/NICS. With wireless in mind, if you have the wrong type of wireless NIC, it might be broadcasting on the wrong frequency.
5. Verify devices are free of physical faults (bad RJ45 port, etcetera.)
6. For driver-dependent devices (ex. NIC), make sure software is correctly installed. If you have gotten to this step and there is no link-light on either of the devices, go back to step 1 and start over. If there no link light (no current between RJ45 jack and connector) then neither this step or any of the following steps will resolve the issue.
7. For firmware-dependent devices (ex. router) makes sure latest (or alternatively, least problematic if new firmware is buggy) firmware is correctly installed and working.
8. For driver dependant devices, make sure core operating system files are not corrupted; a corrupted stack may cause windows to incorrectly report the link as disconnected. Note that resetting TCP/IP & WINSOCK settings via netsh only resets the settings and such (ex. registry keys) pertaining to the stack – they do not fix a broken stack. To fix a broken stack, reinstall TCP/IP & WINSOCK (most easily achieved by simply reinstalling the latest service pack.)
The above are the simple tests to diagnose the problem. The above situation is more seen in networking which is sharing internet too. It is advisable to check the internet connection independently direct to one computer. If it is working fine then it means no problem relates to internet. After checking sigle computer then turn to your networking and perform the above tips, i hope the media will be in conmnected state after reviewing your system.
To check go to start > Run > Type CMD
The window will appear and now type ipconfig
The configuration will appear with necessary information.
