ethernet

Forum discussion tagged with ethernet.
  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. G

    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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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"...
  6. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. S

    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...
  16. 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...
  18. 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)...
  19. 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...
  20. P

    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...
  21. 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...
  23. 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...
  24. 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...
  25. 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...
  27. 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...
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    Question cant install ethernet drivers.

    need help asap, just upgraded my pc, went from an 8700k to a 12900k with a z690 wifi motherboard. i got everything up and running but no matter what i do drivers wont install. i have wifi barely working but its slow and the internet wont open intel or msi for driver download but i can open...
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    Question ISO cheap HTPC system?

    I'm on a tight budget $200. I'd like to know if there are any small sized computers suitable for use for very basic use - watch videos, surf the net and listen to mp3 files or internet radio. I intend to connect it to a TCL TV as the monitor. It will not be used for gaming. In a perfect...
  30. Chan Woo

    Question I cannot connect to the internet; please help! ("Ethernet" doesn't have a valid IP configuration error)

    ( English is not my first language, so please bear with me. ) This problem started yesterday when I tried changing the DNS in my wifi router's settings. After modifying the DNS addresses and clicking save, the router could no longer connect to the Internet: it perpetually showed "connecting"...
  31. Lukespino1

    Question Download speed capped at 160 mbps

    Hello all! I usually get about 900 mbps speed on this computer, but am getting about 160 mbps now. Things I have tried include: Checking multiple computers on same ethernet port, checking this computer on multiple ethernet ports, flushing and renewing DNS, and disabling window auto-tuning level...
  32. G

    Question Buying Motherboard Help

    HELLO My job is transferring game Data to PS4-PS5 Console devices due to lack of internet in my country I have been doing it for past 7 years with GIGABYTE Gaming Motherboard and now I have an ASUS H570 Pro wifi Gaming I Transfer Data through Lan cables . But recently i have more orders and...
  33. Prxxi

    Question Network issues in some games

    I was hoping someone could help with connection issues in games. I've got a wireless internet connection into my apartment (because they dont have wires installed throughout the house) but ive got a cable running from my router to my pc and ive experienced a few connection issues in some games...
  34. T

    Question Ethernet surge protection?

    Don't really know where to put this but anyways as the title suggests, should I get surge protection for my ethernet? Forgot to unplug my router after a power outage, will this damage the router and my pc that is connected through ethernet?
  35. Static222

    Question 5gig ethernet but download speeds are way low, what is wrong ?

    I had 5 gig google fiber installed today, my pc is hooked up to ethernet. My motherboard is capped at 2.5gig ethernet. Did speed tests and they show 2500mbps up and down but when i try to download anything it only downloads at 10-20mbps. Ive watched atleast 20 youtube videos trying to figure it...
  36. Gasioulis

    Question Is my modem dying?

    Hello to everyone reading, ive been experiencing a problem with my internet connection lately. Here is what i got and what is happening. Main router (from the isp) is okay, speed is stable and fine (~25), wifi also is okay. 2 cables from this router go to: A Xiaomi R4A gigabit edition modem...
  37. T

    Question Network switch speed question

    Hi. I've been planning on buying a cheap network switch for my pc and PS but I'm worried by the max speeds on switches. If my ethernet gets me about 130Mbps download would a switch with 10/100Mbps(this is what I don't really understand) cap my download at 100Mbps? What about the cables, does...
  38. S

    Question NEW unplayable ping issues that will not go away, Please Help.

    Hello, so basically the problem here is that until yesterday I usually had around 9 ping with very few lag spikes (I do use ETHERNET), but yesterday for some reason my ping started to spike i thought nothing of it but it wouldnt drop, so i restarted my PC and it went back to 9 ping, then it...
  39. Gh0st_Xc3

    Question Abnormally High Ping over Ethernet ?

    Hello, i normally have a ping of 20-30ms. I am connected via ethernet cable straight to the router. Out of nowhere over the last couple weeks i have been avg 100-200ms ping, to my knowledge i haven't changed anything. When it all started i use a LogMeIn Hamachi but that is long sense deleted...
  40. asantilli

    Question Internet stutter once every 15-30 min for about 1-3 sec

    Hello So i've been dealing with internet issue starting about one-two weeks ago, where my internet will suddenly drop for about 1-3 sec randomly regardless of data load (most notably during gaming or live streaming without buffering). I ran a continuous ping on cmd to 8.8.8.8 and noticed a one...