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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...
  2. 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)...
  3. 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...
  5. 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...
  7. 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...
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    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...
  9. 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...
  11. 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...
  14. 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"...
  15. 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...
  16. Gone9274

    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...
  17. 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...
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    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?
  19. 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...
  20. 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...
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    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...
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    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...
  23. 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...
  24. 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...
  25. J

    Question Need help finding drivers

    I got a new router and now even though my download speed has gone up, my upload speed is at 2 MBs. I figured updating my ethernet driver could help fix the issue and sure enough the driver it's currently on is from 2015. Can anyone help me find the newest driver to download? I looked up the name...
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    Question Ethernet port "Freezing"?

    So i have a new pc, and a new internet. I have my pc connected directly into the modem. I can connect to the internet well, but after some heavier loads my ethernet plug seems to "freeze"? It thinks its still connected to the router, but when i log into my router via my phone, it isnt connected...
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    Anyway to download using Wi-Fi but play using Ethernet without changing back and forth?

    With Win10 it used to be a simple click in the taskbar but on Win11 no matter the priorities and settings it keeps changing back to Ethernet. I'm using a powerline, so for MP games I prefer Ethernet while I'd prefer the download speed of WiFi for downloads and Youtube.
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    Question My PC is having connection issues, any advice?

    Hi everyone, I live in a flat with my brother and I struggle to get a consistent connection to our internet without trailing an ethernet cable through the entire flat. I have tried using a TP-Link powerline and I also use a PCI-E network adapter but both fail to sustain a good connection...
  29. preatomic_bean

    Question Networking Advice: Connecting House and Garage via Ethernet (and Starlink)

    Hello, everyone. In advance, I appreciate anyone who makes it through my novella and gives me any insight here. I'm a relative novice when it comes to networking, and in this case specifically, I'm swimming in unfamiliar waters (running Ethernet outdoors and having multiple Wifi + Ethernet...
  30. SealiYon

    Question On New PC, Ethernet connection shows "Unidentified Network"

    Hey guys, I'm having ethernet troubles with my new PC. I have been trying to fix it for two days now, and I am looking for more help as I am completely confused. I got it to post and installed windows, but it didn't recognize the ethernet connection. The ethernet connection goes from...
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    Question Curious Ethernet Situation

    I'm having an incredibly curious ethernet situation. Context: My home has two internet jacks. Jack 1 is in the kitchen, Jack 2 is in the office room. My router is right next to Jack 1. My computer is near Jack 2. My current internet setup: Jack 1: Internet comes into the unit from Jack 1 ->...
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    Question Ethernet doesn't work on MSI B550 Gaming Plus

    I've been trying to connect my newly built pc to my ethernet cable, but no luck so far. The lights next to the ethernet port are on, the cable works. When i start the pc the ethernet switches to identifying for a second, before going back to no internet. When i try to install the realtek driver...
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    Question Asus B550-A broken ethernet port?

    Hi i just bought an used PC with a B550-A motherboard, but it can't detect the ethernet cable. I tried all drivers for both windows 10 and 11, then i noticed something in the ethernet port but im not sure if its just some new ethernet port design or is it broken, can you help me determine that...
  34. 12Z3

    Question Ethernet keeps disconnecting... unless I turn on a VPN or switch to WiFi ?

    MOBO: MSI PRO B660M-A OS: Windows 11 I've been having a very aggravating issue as I am working at home, I have not contacted my ISP about this issue yet. I have AT&T fiber, and it was working pretty well until recently, where it may have randomly disconnected like once a day, now it seems like...
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    Question Is this ethernet wall jack supposed to work like this? (Because it doesn’t)

    I’ve got my cables set up like this https://ibb.co/cDRGD9X https://ibb.co/C04NQkF And I was wondering if this wall jack is even supposed to work like this. The cable coming from below is connected to my modem, the cable going up is connected to my pc. Whenever I connect a cable directly to the...
  36. laokbejarok

    Question Can a faulty cpu cause internet problem?

    Hi, I have upgraded my cpu from ryzen 5 2400g to 5600. After the upgrade I noticed that my wifi card not detected anymore. (Not even detected in device manager). Ethernet connection also disconnect randomly (error code 43). I have done many things to solved this. -Clean windows installation...
  37. SparkytheDorito

    Question Ping spiking

    So I play Valorant and in game my ping spikes like crazy. It started about 4 days ago randomly and now it hasn't gone away. In game it consistently spikes to 200 ping every 1-3 seconds making it unplayable at times. I'm connected to an extender via ethernet and I tried doing just wifi and it was...
  38. Naseem Khan1682

    Question Internet in Student Rooms HELP

    Hello, I am converting a commercial property into residential for students, the two storey property is roughly 4,000 sq/ft. I would like every room to have access to a 1gb wi-fi connection and also access to an ethernet port for students that require direct. How best to go about doing this...
  39. vertoxed

    Question Everytime my tv gets turned on my internet slows down considerably

    Whenever anyone uses this tv in my house the internet slows down to the point where a google search takes a while to load. It effects everything connected to the internet like computers, phones, etc. The TV is a Samsung Series 7. I do use a wifi extender...
  40. Ayaz31

    Question Ethernet stops working after I put my SSD to PCI slot

    I just bought this SSD (Gigabyte Aorus 1TB RGB aıc NVMe) to my rig cuz I didn't have another M.2 slot Right now whenever I plug this in to the second PCI Slot, Ethernet gets disabled and random freezes, stutter appear. I can see that Ethernet device is recognized in Bios but it just doesn't or...