Ethernet cable not connecting.

[mcpaul9292]

I recently reformatted my comp and i decided i wanted to change my comcast modem to ethernet instead of usb, and after i plug an ethernet cable into the modem & comp it does not sense it, like it dosnt pick up any internet, also if i plug in an ethernet cable into the ethernet port, no link lights light up showing it is connected, so i bought a new ethernet card today ( Linksys LNE100TX ), installed it and the drivers, and it still does not sense any ethernet connection. Since i reformatted my computer should i run my windows xp cds like my resource cd or anything like that, any suggestions peopleeee?

THANKS.

[Erik]

Does it show anything in Device Manager under Network Adapters? If you card show up there it is most likely not a problem on the PC. If you are not getting a link light it sounds like this is the case. You should get a link light without drivers (and you should also get one on the modem or router you connect to).

[Variable]

Do as Erik said, also try going to a command line and typing ipconfig /all do you have an IP address?

[mcpaul9292]

in device manager it says Inter R/ VE PRO network connection, and my linksys LNE100TX, that i just installed in my comp, and the drivers yesterday, but still no link.. when i type ipconfig it says media disconnected, and when i connect an ethernet cable and nothing happens.. none of the lights on the modem go on ( pc activity showing there is an internet connection )

[Scerzilla]

try going to device manager and right clicking your computer at the top of the tree and scan for hardware changes

[Variable]

Can you ping 127.0.0.1?
Disable one network card and troubleshoot the remaining one. Test the cable to make sure it works on other machines.