Many thanks alison - most of that already done with no clues so far. Will compare my adapter.
Here we go:
Name [00000010] NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller
Adapter Type Ethernet 802.3
Product Type NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller
Installed Yes
PNP Device ID {1A3E09BE-1E45-494B-9174-D7385B45BBF5}\NVNET_DEV0057\4&20C25E9&0&01
Last Reset 21/04/2010 08:08
Index 10
Service Name NVENETFD
IP Address 192.168.177.4
IP Subnet 255.255.255.0
Default IP Gateway 192.168.177.1
DHCP Enabled Yes
DHCP Server 192.168.177.1
DHCP Lease Expires 19/01/2038 04:14
DHCP Lease Obtained 21/04/2010 08:09
MAC Address 00:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx
Driver i:\windows\system32\drivers\nvenetfd.sys (1.00.00.0482, 32.75 KB (33,536 bytes), 14/04/2006 21:09)
Interesting! I use DHCP (I wonder if therein lies the problem) and my driver is slightly older than yours. Other than that I cannot see a difference. NB I have blanked my MAC since my wifi is MAC limited - paranoia rules.
Last edited by BOAC; 21st April 2010 at 07:55.