Network Adapter

Forum discussion tagged with Network Adapter.
  1. akaikisaki

    Question Disable/ Stop Automatic Browser opening when System detects that there's no internet connection

    Hi All, Good day to you. I'm using Windows 10 on a desktop, with Internet connected through LAN. Whenever there's no internet connection, specially when I'm starting the PC, the default browser will open and it redirects to some pages. I think it tries to show the standard MSN page but since...
  2. C

    Question FOXCOMM P7-1423W Intel Core i5-3330

    I have a problem with the integrated network card on my HP model p7-1423W that uses a FOXCOMM. There are 3 PCIe x1 ports on the motherboard. I bought a PCIe x 1 network card to install it and stop using the integrated port on the motherboard and now the computer does not leave the HP logo view...
  3. Lendstop11

    Question How to network multiple PCs together with a Netgear modem ?

    Heya, Im trying to setup a home network that consists of my main work PC being able to communicate to other PCs on an ethernet cabled network. The computers are physically next to each other in the same room. The aim being to create a render blade network. The main PC being my work PC, and the...
  4. sparksleeve

    [SOLVED] Network card isn't connecting properly

    So, I've been dealing with this issue for maybe 2 months, and I thought it was about time I ask for help here. Honestly not sure whether this is a hardware or a software issue, so I made a random guess for categories. Short while back, I bought a Cudy AX5400 network card to solve some Bluetooth...
  5. A

    Question Wireless Issue

    Hello everyone! I hope you guys are doing well. I have a Dell Latitude 7390 2 in 1 laptop. Here are it's specs: Core i5 8250U 256GB Nvme SSD from KIOXIA or something 8GB RAM Now it has a Qualcomm QCA61x4A 802.11 ac Wireless Adapter. This adapter is WEIRD. So the problem is that it goes nuts...
  6. old_rager

    Question Help with finding an RJ11 Modem ONLY (preferred) that supports VDSL2 30A or VDSL2 30B (again preferred)?

    Hey Guys, I'm trying to install a dedicated OPNsense firewall at home. I have a mini PC with 2 GbE ports and need to source a VDSL2 30B (preferred) or VDSL2 30A modem that supports RJ11 connectivity to go between our copper based wall sockets (that go down to a Fibre to the Basement (FttB)...
  7. O

    Question Malware using disabled network card and disabled Bluetooth?

    Dear all I have an offline laptop which I use to backup my data. 1. I have disconnected the laptop from my own network. I have turned off the wifi function in Windows. I have disabled network card and Network adapters in device manager. Does the following malware exist? A malware that gives...
  8. E

    Question Persistent Sound problems. No Idea what to do

    I've been having this issue with my desktop sound for a while and I have no idea how to fix it now. For starters; sometimes when I'm playing a game, the sound will completely cut out and will only come back on when I do some sort of interaction, mainly when using mouse1. Also for some reason...
  9. A

    Question Default Gateway Problem

    Hello everyone. So I built a new pc from scratch, everything works perfectly, but the only issue is that every now and then I lose internet connection to my pc (it is connected via cable and not wirelessly). And according to the troubleshooter this message pops up: "The default gateway is not...
  10. G

    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...
  11. Lolom298

    Question No connection on ethernet

    I just upgraded my GPU and now my LAN adapter is not detected. In the device manager my onboard LAN adapter is hidden and windows says it's deconnected (Code 45) I tried reinstalling the realtek drivers but i get the error "Realtek Network Controller not found", i checked in my BIOS for network...
  12. shadowcat777

    Question network drops to 100 mbps at bootup (not everytime...)

    I have a internet speed of 500/250 with router and is using windows 11 on my system. My problem is that sometimes when I boot up my PC the internet speed is capped at 100 mbps. To fix this I have to replug my ethernet cable, and it works properly at 1gbps. This never happened when I was using...
  13. R

    Question Network Connection Issue: Limited to 100Mbps in Windows and Randomly Switching to 1000Mbps

    Why is my network connection speed limited to 100Mbps in Windows and randomly switches between that and 1000Mbps? I have updated my drivers and strangely, when I tested the same cable and connection on another PC, it worked fine with no speed issues. i dont have a network card i connect it to...
  14. O

    Question Wifi Connectivity Issues

    Hi everyone. First time posting. Really need some help so signed up in hope of receiving some... I have recently installed a PCIe WIfi card. The card is a MediaTek EP-9655GS. The trouble I am having with this card knows no end! After installing the card and drivers initially internet...
  15. E

    Question Internet Access, but unable to download or search ?

    (Sorry, I wasn't sure if this belonged in 'Wireless Networking', 'Windows 7', or 'Laptop Tech Support'.) Hi, I'm having an issue with an old HP Mini 311-1000 (x32-bit) running Windows 7 Home Premium that used to belong to a relative of mine. I factory reset it to start it anew, and I...
  16. D

    Question TUF Gaming 560m-plus Network Adapter

    Hello. Today I bought a new motherboard, works just fine, except no network driver will install.... I spent so many hours today none of them want to install. There aren't any exclamation marks in the device manager, if i run the trouble shooter for network, it says no network driver installed...
  17. A

    Question Ethernet stopped working ?

    I built a pc which has had no issues its now around 2 years old and the Ethernet port stopped working, it lights up orange or red and the wifi has stopped too. I have then bought a NICGIGA 2.5G Base-T PCIe Network Adapter, Realtek RTL8125B 2.5Gbps/1Gbps/100Mbps PCI Express. When i added this to...
  18. A

    Question Driver update 'erased' my network adapter. What do I do?

    Yesterday I wanted to update my motherboard (MSI B150M BAZOOKA) drivers for the chipset and the like, since they've been untouched for almost 5 years now. To make things simpler, I used MSI's Live Update utility that searches for the latest drivers and installs them automatically. At first, it...
  19. undlien

    Question my network adapter is acting weird

    i often host minecraft servers on my computer, but when i launched one some days ago, my network on my computer stopped working, i tried restarting, doing multiple fixes, but nothing worked. I also have a laptop, the network adapter works on my laptop, so i connected my laptop to my computer...
  20. reallynotduck

    [SOLVED] 3rd Monitor being funky

    Hi, so yesterday I noticed that my USB adapter was on the way out, so I bought a new TP-Link Archer T6E PCIE adapter and installed it into my PC, which all worked fine. This morning however I noticed that my 3rd monitor, a Philips 223V monitor was not longer working. Occasionally it would flash...
  21. acridoutcast

    Question Can i replace a old Intel AC-3168 wifi card in my MSI GE62 7RF Laptop with a newer Wifi Card?

    My laptop, a 2017 MSI GE62vr 7RF has been unable to connect to the Wi-Fi recently and all indications point to a failing Wi-Fi card, I want to replace it but I'm unsure about compatibility. It has a MSI MS-16JB motherboard and is currently running an Intel AC-3168 Wi-Fi card. I can't find the...
  22. Q

    [SOLVED] Internet connections drops for a few seconds then comes back on its own

    Hello, for a few months now a few times a day, at random times, my internet cuts off and then after 10-20 seconds comes back on its own. I am using a desktop computer with ethernet cable that's connected to a router. Some phones and laptops use the same router for wifi sometimes. I called my...
  23. qsmrf56

    [SOLVED] Network icon displaying "Not Connected" and "No connections are available" ?

    So I have an old laptop running Windows 7 - 32 Bit that I use from time to time. I'm not super savvy at this so here it goes. I'm getting this message when I turn on my laptop - It says "Not Connected - No Connections are available" on the network icon. After clicking on this - It shows the...
  24. J

    [SOLVED] New wireless adapter spontaneously cuts out depending on how it's feeling that day.

    View: https://imgur.com/UfbpoFY I've turned WLAN on and off. I've turned off power management. I've tried with and without 5G. Sometimes it works really well and other times it fails to work entirely. It really does depend on how it's feeling that day.
  25. ComputerWontBoot

    [SOLVED] Why is my WiFi suddenly working poorly on my computer?

    My WiFi is usually very fast on my computer, usually 80-100 Mbps. Occasionally it will drop heavily or cut out altogether, but that's to be expected and usually I'll just reset my router and it'll be fine. A few days ago the speed dipped again, but the usual solutions aren't working. I have...
  26. rawn7702

    [SOLVED] 100 Mbps via direct connection(PC), 300 Mbps via router(router to PC) - How come?

    Hi, I have a 300 Mbps connection from my ISP. When I connect the ethernet cable directly to the PC, the network adapter is capped at 100 Mbps but when I connect the ISP cable to the router and then to the PC, I get full 300 Mbps. (The speed & duplex option is set to full 1.0 Gbps, motherboard...
  27. stephanie234

    [SOLVED] Reinstalling network adapter

    Hi, I was wondering if someone could help me with some troubles I'm having. I was connected to the WiFi but it said I had no internet connection so I was searching about and it told me to uninstall the network adapter, so I did. It also said it would prompt me as to how to reinstall it after I...
  28. NUGA

    [SOLVED] WiFi network adapter not working after switching GPUs ?

    Essentially the title. My previous GPU (GTX770) died, so I upgraded to a GTX 1660 Super. After installing it, I couldn't get my WiFi adapter to be recognized. What could be the issue ? Full PC Specs: -> GPU: GTX 1660 Super -> CPU: Intel i5- 4550 -> Motherboard: Asus B85 Vanguard -> WiFi...
  29. K

    Question HP ZBook WIFI Light Orange - Adapter Won't Enable

    I updated my ZBook from Windows 7 to Windows 10 as a requirement for some new work security issues and now my Wifi no longer works. I'm hard wired most of the time but the Wifi Button (not a function button but a stand alone button) stays orange. When pressed it toggles Airplane Mode but doesn't...
  30. alrh479

    [SOLVED] Network disconnects frequently after buying new motherboard

    I bought a new B450 AORUS elite and the new pc keeps disconnecting randomly for seconds to minutes . I can't ping 8.8.8.8 when it got disconnect . but I see my network is connected in taskbar also it don't appear disconnected when i can't ping 8.8.8.8 . Thing I have done : 1- Use Win10 Iso to...
  31. J

    [SOLVED] Ethernet doesn't work but Wireless WiFi does on PC (Windows 10)

    So for the past 3 days I've been trying to fix this issue, I've surfed what feels like the entirety of Google to try and find solutions but none have worked so far. This is my issue as short as possible - In Windows 10 when I use my Ethernet, Windows detects that I've got a EC plugged in and...
  32. Poppy Withers

    [SOLVED] Network Adapter & LAN Connection not working, no drivers/can't install (Intel (R) Adapter not present in this computer)

    Hi all, I've been having a whirlwind of a time with my computer over the past 36 hours. I recently upgraded all aspects of my PC except for my graphics card and purchased the Gigabyte Aorus Z490 Pro AX - I didn't fresh install when I got my new parts as I was going to do it at a later date and...
  33. erik62905

    [SOLVED] Network Adapter Not Working - Possibly After Upgrade

    I upgraded my build a few days ago and changed out my CPU, motherboard, and SSD. I didn't change anything else besides installing Windows on the new SSD. The network card worked flawlessly before the upgrade. Anyway, when I was installing Windows on the new drive, I got to the connect to a...
  34. Magnetic Monopole

    Question Use M.2 key m slot for a WiFi 6 adapter?

    I currently have a surface studio (gen 1). It is a wonderful AIO computer with some outdated hardware. I have swapped the original ssd+hdd hybrid to pure sata ssd, which leaves an empty m.2 port. My current plan is to upgrade the pc to Wi-Fi 6 by using the empty m.2 key m port. There are several...
  35. J

    Question Wifi on laptop disconnects when launching most video games

    I have an MSI GS66 Stealth 10SF. After a blackout last night, the wifi for this laptop has been weird. I can browse the webs, stream Netflix or Youtube fine. But when I launch valorant, league of legends, phasmophobia, or CSGO the wifi either disconnects or times out . The thing is my sister is...
  36. zigman555

    [SOLVED] Need Help with Internet speed

    Recently I built my first PC with these specs: Ryzen 7 3700x Rx 5700 xt 16 gb DDR4 corsair vengeance pro ram ROG STRIX B450-F motherboard At first the PC would auto negotiate, but after a few days when the speed was set to auto negotiate the PC would disconnect from the internet. Now it only...
  37. G

    [SOLVED] Newbie asking for input on wich wifi card to buy

    Im looking to buy a new wifi card for my pc. I've so far used my netgear wn2500rp basicly as a wireless card, but it's started to become a problem, and a wire mess. Given that these two options cost the same, wich would you buy? TP-Link Archer TX50E...
  38. S

    [SOLVED] I just bought a new ASUS Wifi-6 Wireless Adapter Card for my Z390 Motherboard and I get a blue screen every time I open my PC

    This is my current MOBO: https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16813144209?Description=z390%20godlike&cm_re=z390_godlike-_-13-144-209-_-Product&quicklink=true This is the new Wifi-6 Network Adapter I bought for my PC...
  39. TacticalSledgehammer

    Question Computer Loses Ability to Connect to WiFi After a Few Minutes

    A few minutes after startup, my laptop seems to lose the ability to find wifi signals. On startup, it will show many networks, including mine, which it connects to automatically (I live in an apartment building). After anywhere from 3 minutes to a couple hours though, it will disconnect from the...
  40. S

    [SOLVED] Onboard LAN adapter is bad or something else?

    Hi, internet was working fine until a few months ago when I started to have problems. I'm trying to troubleshoot it and find the root of the issue.. So basically what happens is that after 1-2 days my internet connection becomes very unstable, getting messages like "Resolving host..." on google...