A wired Ethernet connection can provide fast internet connectivity. To connect your Windows PC to the internet via Ethernet, plug one end of the Ethernet cable into your router at home, and the other end into your computer's Ethernet port. If your computer doesn't have an Ethernet port, you can use a USB to Ethernet adapter to connect to the internet.
If you are using an Ethernet connection and are having trouble connecting to the internet, there are a few things you can do to fix the problem.
First, check your home router:
- Check the Ethernet cable and connection. Ensure that the Ethernet cable is securely plugged into the Ethernet port on your router and your Windows PC. Also, check that the Ethernet cable is plugged into the correct Ethernet port on your router.
- Restart your modem and wireless router. This helps to create a new connection to your internet service provider (ISP). Unplug the power cable for the router from the power source, unplug the power cable for the modem from the power source, wait for at least 30 seconds, and then plug them back in.
If the above steps do not resolve the issue, try the following steps on your PC:
Check the network status in Settings. Open Settings > Network & internet and verify that your Ethernet connection is connected.
Try connecting to Wi-Fi instead. If your router is a Wi-Fi router, try connecting to Wi-Fi and see if you can get online.
Run network commands. Try running network commands to manually reset the TCP/IP stack, release and renew the IP address, and flush and reset the DNS client resolver cache. Type the following commands in the Command Prompt and press Enter after each one:
- netsh winsock reset
- netsh int ip reset
- ipconfig /release
- ipconfig /renew
- ipconfig /flushdns
Uninstall the Ethernet network adapter driver and restart your PC. If none of the above steps resolve the issue, try uninstalling the network adapter driver and then restarting your PC. Windows will automatically install the latest driver. Before uninstalling, ensure that you have a backup driver available. You can download the latest network adapter driver from the PC manufacturer's website. Once you've uninstalled the driver, restart your PC, and Windows will automatically install the latest driver.
Use network reset as a last resort. If none of the above steps work, try using network reset. This removes any network adapters you have installed and their settings. After your PC restarts, any network adapters will be reinstalled, and their settings will be set to default.
Following these steps should help resolve Ethernet connection issues in Windows.
