Troubleshooting hints when there's no network access.
No Internet access when the cable is connected to any of the onboard NIC ports. Can't get the lowest data rate of 100 Mbps.
Note | The port LED doesn't light up. |
Make sure that the port on the switch is not configured at 100 Mb/s, but at 1 Gb/s and/or above. 1Gbps and 10GBe are the supported speeds. Connectivity to any devices (switches, routers, other NICs) that are 10/100Mbps won't give a link.
Other steps to consider if necessary: