Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide www.hp.com 2–33
Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics
Solving Network Problems
Some common causes and solutions for network problems are listed 
in the following table. These guidelines do not discuss the process of 
debugging the network cabling.
Solving Network Problems 
Problem Cause Solution
Wake-on-LAN feature is 
not functioning.
Wake-on-LAN is not 
enabled.
Enable Wake-on-LAN.
1. Select Start > Control 
Panel.
2. Double-click Network 
Connections.
3. Double-click Local Area 
Connection.
4. Click Properties.
5. Click Configure.
6. Click the Power 
Management tab, then 
select the check box to Allow 
this device to bring the 
computer out of standby.
Network driver does 
not detect network 
controller.
Network controller is 
disabled.
1. Enter Computer Setup and 
enable network controller in 
Integrated Peripherals > 
South OnChip PCI Device.
2. Enable the network controller 
in the operating system via 
Device Manager.
Incorrect network driver. Check the network controller 
documentation for the correct driver 
or obtain the latest driver from the 
manufacturer’s Web site.










