"Ethernet" doesn't have valid IP configuration [Solved]

[Limitz]

I have recently decided to switch to Ethernet from wireless as i have been having connection problems. I have plugged the Ethernet cable in between my PC and router. The error i get is "Ethernet" doesn't have valid IP configuration. It also says 'Unidentified network' and 'Limited'.

Things i have attempted already:

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  Reset my router
  Unplug my router and modem
  Restart my PC
  Enter commands 'Ipconfig/release' and 'ipconfig/renew' in command prompt
  Update drivers

I have a custom PC and the Ethernet adapter is 'Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller' this is the LAN connection from my motherboard(Asus H81m-plus)
Router model : technicolor 582n
My internet provider is Plus net and they say that everything's fine on their end.

I would really appreciate your help.

 

[Limitz]

Couple of quick questions: Is your network connection for your PC set to DHCP or static? When you did the ipconifg release and renew, did you get an error?

It is set to DHCP and yes, when i did ipconfig/renew it said something about disconnected media and that it couldn't perform the task due to this.

 

[scout_03]

did you switch on the wired adaptor in the control panel since you where using wireless it could be off .

 

[Limitz]

did you switch on the wired adaptor in the control panel since you where using wireless it could be off .

yes, i just checked and it is on

 

[scout_03]

did you see the router main page in the browser and could acces it would check if the network settings are made to the wired parts since wireless work .

 

[Limitz]

did you see the router main page in the browser and could acces it would check if the network settings are made to the wired parts since wireless work .

I just tried pasting my ip into chrome cause i think that's how you get to the router main page but it doesn't seem to load the page up.

 

[scout_03]

try to enter the router using the log in ip for it the one the maker user manual tel you .

 

[Limitz]

try to enter the router using the log in ip for it the one the maker user manual tel you .

okay, so i got onto the router main page but what exactly am i looking to do here?

 

[Limitz]

I got it fixed! All i had to do was completely uninstall the Ethernet driver and re-install with slim drivers.

 

[scout_03]

you where having the wrong driver for the lan chipset .