Question Network link is disconnected

[JHMelo]

Hello,
I'm getting this error which I have no Idea what is it or how to fix it

Intel(R) I211 Gigabit Network Connection
Network link is disconnected.

 

[COLGeek]

Make sure both ends of your ethernet cable are firmly attached. Also, try alternate cables/ports to see if it makes a difference.

 

[JHMelo]

Make sure both ends of your ethernet cable are firmly attached. Also, try alternate cables/ports to see if it makes a difference.

I don't use ethernet cable tho
My MOBO is a ROG STRIX B350-I GAMING, and I use the antena that came with it

 

[COLGeek]

The error is for your Ethernet adapter. If not using it, you can disable in your BIOS or just ignore.

Is your wireless adapter working properly?

 

[JHMelo]

Yeah it is.

Can you tell me how can I disable the Ethernet adapter then?

 

[COLGeek]

Look in your BIOS. There should be option to disable the network adapter.

See page 3-15 of the manual:
https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/...9_ROG_STRIX_B350-I_GAMING_UM_WEB_20171030.pdf

 

[CElliott-316]

You can also disable it in Control Panel/Network and Sharing Center.

 

[JHMelo]

Look in your BIOS. There should be option to disable the network adapter.

See page 3-15 of the manual:
https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/...9_ROG_STRIX_B350-I_GAMING_UM_WEB_20171030.pdf

Thanks, it seemed to work.

But now looking on the event thing, an aditional warning comes up a few times.
- "Name resolution for the name wpad timed out after none of the configured DNS servers responded. Event ID 1014" -

Any Idea what it is?

 

[COLGeek]

Looks like a failed DNS lookup, as wpad is certainly not a complete URL. Really nothing to be concerned about unless happening repeatedly.

Has this system been scanned for malware/viruses lately?

 

[JHMelo]

Yes its been scanned and it's safe.

The error appeared 4 times in a row, then 4 more times after 30 minutes

 

[COLGeek]

Is one of your browsers attempting to open a location by default (look at home page settings of each browser)?

 

[JHMelo]

I can't really get what you're saying by that.. sorry

How do I properly check it?

 

[COLGeek]

In your browsers, there are settings for what homepage(s) will open by default. It is possible that there is a browser trying to open an incomplete URL or even an app.

 

[JHMelo]

On startup, I have it Open new Tab, and I don't use any extensions (Chrome)

 

[COLGeek]

Did you check the other browsers?

 

[JHMelo]

I did

 

[COLGeek]

On your router and PC, what addresses are you using for DNS servers? Do you know?

wpad is this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_Proxy_Auto-Discovery_Protocol

Are you using a VPN or proxy service?