Network Adapter Problems

[larghaz]

Been having this problem for a while now, and initially thought it was a Windows 10 problem. But I've tried going back to Windows 7, and it still happened there. I'm now back on Windows 10 as shown in this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGroN_pWfyg

The drivers are up-to-date. The problem happens whether I'm on Wifi or LAN directly to the modem/router.

 

[larghaz]

Ah, ok then. There must be something going on in that motherboard, so yes a USB dongle would be my suggestion

Okidoke, thanks for the help.

 

[johnbl]

sorry, they changed the name to
"Microsoft message analyzer" https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=44226

it does more than just network packet capture now. You can have it look at other data sources like your error events
and have them display in various orders.

mostly bios version with bios support are using the killer network card and drivers that allow you to set priorities on network packet. IE slow down outgoing packets and speed up incoming packets so you have an advantage in online games. (its kind of a cheat, you get hits when you shoot people but they get old position data and shoot at your location you were at .5 seconds earlier, IE the game counts it as a miss unless you stand still or run directly in the line of fire)

https://downloadcenter.intel.com/
I would make sure you have the lastest network driver.
I would also update the firmware on your router.

when the network driver detect a problem with a packet it receives it will ask for the packet again, after 3 times the adapter will give up and try to reset in order to fix the problem.
if the problem is being caused by special BIOS support for networking, the packet will just be corrupted over and over. (happens a lot on certain laptops) the corruption can also happen as the packet passes thru a router. The only real way to tell is to run a packet sniffer and look for connection reset requests.

Microsoft network analyzer can do this but it takes a bunch of effort if you have never used it before.
I would just apply the potential fixes (update the network drivers and the router firmware)
I would also check my machine for network packet injectors (windivert) they tend to cause this type of problem. Packet injectors are often used as game cheat software or as malware to steal data from machines (passwords and accounts)

The drivers and firmware are definitely up-to-date.

If it's a BIOS thing, what should I be looking for there?

Never heard of Microsoft Network Analyzer before. Is it built into Windows, or a separate download?

 

[larghaz]

Little update:
Yesterday, I got an e-mail from the ISP saying to bring the modem/router for a free upgrade to a new model. So I'm gonna be able to test a different router now too. Going to be doing that before using the USB dongle, which also arrived yesterday.