ethernet

Forum discussion tagged with ethernet.
  1. H

    Question MSI Z590 Pro Wifi: Ethernet refuses to work

    Hi folks. To start, I'm not terribly tech savvy. What's happening is my hardwired internet kept dropping at random (for like half an hour at a time) while the other PCs on my network were fine. I switched to the wifi for a time, which was also unstable. This was most notable when I'd host a game...
  2. B

    Question The ethernet cable suddenly stopped working on my PC, but it works on other devices ?

    A week or so ago, randomly one day my ethernet cable suddenly stopped working on my PC, but I have tried the same cable on other devices and it works fine, it's only on my PC it doesn't work. I have no idea what to do so please help.
  3. M

    Question Ethernet dodgy after m.2 installation???

    Got a secondary 1tb drive for storage and installed it today, and now something's gone off with my ethernet connectivity? Everything else is working fine, but periodically my ethernet connection will disconnect and troubleshooting either: restores it by resolving an unavailable default gateway...
  4. Ekki2

    Question COAX / MoCA ?

    Hi ! I'm sorry for my lack of English. I recently moved into a house without RJ45 socket, but I do have a lot of COAX and I wonder if I can use them to bring internet to my room. My internet provider "passes" internet via coax, so the plan would look like this (red is COAX sockets) : ->...
  5. VermilionNeko

    Question What's happened to Windows Defender, my security, and Ethernet? And how can these be fixed?

    Hi I'm currently having a strange problem related to my firewall, Ethernet connection, and security. I'm sure they're linked. Basically, I'm unable to add exclusions to Windows Defender and I get this message: I'm not even able to turn off Real-time Protection either. Then, when I tried...
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    Question Why am I getting download speeds up to 100-ish mbps ?

    I've come to notice that after more than 6-7 years , 11mb/s is not the average download speed , especially in my country , Romania , I thought my package from my network supplier was just that , around 100mbps but I've contacted them on another issue and they told me that I should get minimum...
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    Question My ping spikes when my dad or mom use my internet

    So i be playing valorant normally, im using a lan cable connected to my router, everytime my dad comes home and hops on facebook my ping just spikes to 300 and stays there until he gets off, is that whats supposed to happen? and if it isnt how can i fix this issue? thanks
  8. C

    [SOLVED] Slow network speed on one computer ?

    I recently tried a speedtest on my main PC and found out that I was getting 30Mb/s instead of the 300 Mb/s that I should be getting from my ISP. I tested both my ethernet and wifi, and they're comparable. I don't know when this started. The ethernet and wifi adapter are separate BTW. I built...
  9. J

    Question Can I run MoCA over Ethernet?

    Not sure the right way to phrase this :) but I'm putting in a TV in a new addition and I really only want to run ethernet (Cat 7) to the new room. My Verizon FiOS set top box wants a coax connection (and optionally ethernet) to work. I'm wondering if I can run just stick a MoCA adapter on either...
  10. MachoFantastico

    Question No ethernet - Intel I226-V - Ethernet adapter not working - Z790 Motherboard

    Hi folks, so I need some help. Basically a week or so ago my ethernet connection suddenly disappeared and I've spent the past week trying to fix the issue without any success. I have an Asus Maximus Z790 Hero motherboard and have had no real issue with it for the past year. However the ethernet...
  11. H

    Question Slow LAN connection ?

    I recently upgraded my network connection from 100mbps up to 300mbps and since noticed that my PC is stuck getting a max of 100mbps, I've tried a few things outlined below in an attempt to resolve or at least narrow down the issue however I am now lost as to what is causing the problem. I am...
  12. R

    Question PC on startup says "Windows did not detect a properly installed network adapter"

    Hi, I have a self built PC that is around 4 years old. It's been fine until today, I returned home after a weekend away and my ethernet does not work. My home network is fine and everything is ok on all other devices. My PC does not have a WiFi adapter and uses ethernet. When I turn my computer...
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    Question NordVPN blocking ethernet connection even when not running?

    Hi! Today (and last week at some point) I encountered an extremely strange issue that I cannot make head or tails of. I noticed that my wired (ethernet) connection wasn't working, and neither could I connect to Wifi using my onboard wireless. The Windows Control Panel correctly identified the...
  14. P

    Question Ethernet internet connection randomly freezes every few seconds ?

    I use windows 10, my ethernet connection uses a BT broadband extender flex. Every few seconds any internet function freezes for a few seconds : Pages cant load, downloads go to 0 bytes per second but the ethernet symbol on taskbar does change and still shows network connected. Whilst playing...
  15. DennyEZ

    Question How can I use the University Ethernet without getting caught

    I don't know if its forbidden or not for us because they didn't include this in their agreement, but the uni wifi is so slow even when I am trying to do things that they normally grant permission to. So I went into our public PC lab and unplugged one of the Lab PC's ethernet than plugged it in...
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    Question What's better; using a wifi adapter plugged into your motherboard (RJ45) or USB?

    My PC doesn't have built in wi-fi and I have a couple adapter type devices. One plugs into my PC by 'USB' (Asus N66) and one plugs into the motherboard by I think 'RJ45' (Orbie Satellite)... The Orbie is newer and faster, but I was wondering, if they were both equally new and fast, which plugin...
  17. Janeyxsdg

    Question Undetectable packet loss and micro-disconnections only on games and Discord, during certain times of the day ?

    Background information: I have an ethernet connection, and have been using one for 3 years. I have an NBN Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC) connection I am with More Telecom I live in Melbourne, Australia I had never had a problem with my ethernet connection until now. Ever since the 17th of January...
  18. S

    Question Windows 10 Ethernet adapter Error 10 "The device cannot start"

    Hello, I currently have a Dell OptiPlex 7020 SFF with Windows 10 installed and a LAN adapter "Intel(R) Ethernet Connection I217-LM", and when I turn on the machine, the Ethernet adapter does not appear with a connection except in Device Manager where I get Error 10 "The device cannot start"...
  19. T

    Question NordVPN Disables My Network Adapter?

    So I have recently had this problem where if I have NordVPN running and I download a file larger than a few GB, my network adapter just <Mod edit> craps out the bed. I've tested this numerous times where I'll have a Youtube video playing in the background and my task manager up to show when it...
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    Question Websites, softwares not loading

    Some websites are just not loading on neither of my laptops. And only on one of my home modems. View: https://youtu.be/wjjgQGxz0Wc?si=WVDQMDAU63SLsVH3 I have done what’s in this video but it didn’t help. Also on the other network, everything is fine. I got an Asus rog strix G513 I have...
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    Question DELL 690 Ethernet Cards - What do you recommend?

    Im using an old Dell 690 desktop pc. My ISP is capable of over 1144mps however I'm only getting 350mps. Im thinking its the Broadcom Net Xtreme 57xx Controller slowing things down. Is there an Ethernet card I can buy that will enable me to get the most out of my possible internet speed? I would...
  22. K

    Question Gigabit ethernet blocks at 100 Megabits/s but only through the ethernet port

    Hi, so my problem is that as of recent (out of the blue) I noticed my downloads limiting at 10-11mb/s (100 megabits), I checked the ethernet settings and noticed that it automatically sets at 100 megabits even though I have a capable cable and router. I came to the conclusion that it's my pc's...
  23. lyingfire

    Question Wireless and Wired connection slow

    Ryzen 5 2600 RTX 2060 Super 16gb DDR4 3200 B450m Pro My motherboard doesnt have built in WiFi so I had a wifi dongle for the longest time, but when my connection started to get slower I switched to a pci wifi card, however my wifi was still very slow (30mbps) however my phone and any other...
  24. M

    Question Mixed/bad network performance

    I dont know if this is right thread but I will explain everything: I am using "home package" as my ISP descirbes it,its basically router with sim card that you can plug anywhere and have internet,so its not cable or optic. Its 4G so I *could* get unlimited speed for 4G.PC is connected to router...
  25. T

    Question Connect FiOS up to my wired home Ethernet jacks?

    Howdy All, I had a networking technician quote me $5k for a bunch of commercial access points and a hub, so I hope there's a more elegant, cheaper solution. Setup: Verizon FiOS modem on 3rd floor, broadcasting WiFi, but there are weak spots throughout the house. Networking panel lives in the...
  26. B

    Question Never seeing Ethernet Adapter in Device Manager.

    I have been trying to get my ethernet to work on my desktop. I have plugged it into a known good switch, with a known good cable. I've also tried to bypass the switch by going straight to my router and still no luck. I have made sure that my LAN controller is enabled in BIOS, the adapter never...
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    Question Z390 AORUS MASTER ethernet speed not reaching 1Gbps

    Hi there, I have a Z390 AORUS MASTER motherboard with an integrated ethernet port (Intel GbE LAN Chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)). I have a 1000Mbit internet connection, but all speed tests I do never go above 330Mbit. If I connect my laptop to the same ethernet cable I get around 900Mbit during the...
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    Question Ethernet Connectivity Tom Foolery

    Upfront: I have my desktop pc that has an ethernet connection to my ISP modem/router combo that will intermittently just disconnect from the network. I have a gigabit modem with my ISP that's connected via ethernet to my TUF Gaming motherboard into the Realtek Gaming GbE Family Controller port...
  29. K

    Question Gigabyte Motherboard Ethernet Port Disconnecting From The LAN Every 60 Minutes

    My Gigabyte Gaming X AX motherboard with a Realtek R8125 Ethernet chip and running Linux is disconnecting from the LAN after exactly one hour, as in 3600 seconds. This was determined by starting a ping at the rate of once every second from another machine aimed the Realtek Ethernet port and...
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    Question Toshiba dynadock PA3927U-1PRP Ethernet Performance

    I have the Toshiba dynadock U3.0 (PA3927U-1PRP) that is paired with a Toshiba Qosmio X70 AST3GX1 (ancient I know, but it still performs well), and it works fine, but the ethernet port is not producing gigabit speeds. According to the specification sheet (linked below), it does have gigabit...
  31. S

    Question HP Compaq 6200 Pro Microtower - Network randomly disconnecting

    Hi. I have a spare HP Compaq 6200 Pro Microtower running Windows 10 that I use as a server PC. It is pretty much how it was out of the box. I have only ever opened it up to swap out the standard 4GB of RAM for 16GB. It is difficult to use as a server PC because the network (wired connection)...
  32. Denisiukas

    Question Ethernet cable - downloading anything and simultaneously watching youtube or browsing internet makes it disappear and come back 2 minutes later

    So half a year back I bought a new desktop prebuilt pc with NVMe disk that actually maintains my 1Gb/s internet speed. Internet is plugged through ethernet cable. When I start to download some game or movie from any platform and use the browser or discord at the same time, my internet just...
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    Question Setting up a wired network at home

    Hello everyone, I'm planning to connect all of my stationary devices at home with an Ethernet cable. Currently there are only two cables going out of my ISP router (orange colour on the plan), so only 2 devices are connected. I plan to connect 9 devices altogether, at three different rooms. I...
  34. Ffa1th

    Question Ethernet adapter randomly disconnects?

    Basically my Ethernet just disconnects while i'm playing Counterstrike 2 or other games. It also occurs when i use premiere pro. It doesn't happen while browsing or watching Youtube. I always have to go to the troubleshooter to reset the network adapter and then have to wait until i get...
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    Question 30 ping but usally 0 ping

    a month ago i played with 0 ping but since 2 weeks now, i have a 30 to 80 ping. I already use a powerline adapter, and it worked great, but now im stuck with high ping. My Download speed is great, But my Ping is 40 ms, on all the online speed tests. I use the Devolo Magic 1...
  36. Eternalk

    Question Ethernet & Wifi adapter not working

    So both my ethernet and wifi are giving me issues right now. For reference, my motherboard is an Asus Prime x470 Pro and this all began once I was forced to clean/take apart my pc cause of cpu fan issues (which have been fixed). 1- Ethernet I’ve changed the cable as well as just plugged into my...
  37. C

    Question Trouble With Ethernet ports in apartment

    Hello, I have come across an issue in which only one of the two Ethernet ports in my apartment are functioning. I have attached photos of both ports as well as the hub in my entryway closet. I wish I wire my PC to my internet for wireless VR content and have had many bitrate issues. If you know...
  38. Ffa1th

    Question Frustrating Ethernet Cable Disconnects While Playing CS2: Seeking Solutions

    I've been experiencing an issue while playing CS2 where my Ethernet cable keeps disconnecting. To provide some context, I've set up my internet connection using a powerline adapter, which plugs directly into an electrical socket to transmit internet signals throughout my home. The problem seems...
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    Question Framedrops/Stutters every 30 seconds or so on multiple games. Feel like i’ve tried everything. Please help

    Feel I’m losing my mind slightly with my new PC. Ever since I got the PC, I felt that it has been inconsistent, sometimes running perfectly at the start with no hiccups at all, then they start up again, then I come back on later potentially and they’re gone etc. Now I can’t seem to play without...
  40. Ritzie

    Question Random ping spikes in a game on my laptop, but not PC.

    Hello, I mainly play games on my laptop, mostly just Valorant. I have been experiencing random ping spikes ever since I got my new ISP as well as my laptop, so I never noticed where's the issue really is. So.., I face random ping spikes (anywhere from +10 to +50ms) while gaming on my laptop...