[Windows 11/10] Troubleshooting - Computer Wired Network (Ethernet) Issues

1. Check whether there is anything stuck in the slot for network cable, this might be poor contact for network cable.    
   
2. Check whether the latch in the slot for internet cable is broken, broken one might make the cable loose. If it's found loose, try and test with a new internet cable. 
3. Click [Start menu]①, then select [Settings]②.   
   
4. Select [Network & internet]③, then select [Advanced network settings]④.   
   
5. Select [More network adapter options]⑤.   
   
6. If it shows [Network cable unplugged] as below image, it mostly means network cable is not well-plugged. Please plug it in tightly or replace with a new network cable and try again.   
   Note: Please check the [network cable from the modem to the network hub] and the [network cable from the network hub to the network port on the computer] both are well-plugged.   
   

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1. Type and search [Device Manager] in the Windows search bar①, then click [Open]②.   
   
2. Check the arrow next to [Network adapters]③, then right-click [Your cable network device]④ and select [Uninstall device]⑤.   
   Note: The device name may be different based on different models.   
   
3. Select [Delete the driver software for this device]⑥, then click [Uninstall]⑦.   
   
4. After uninstalling the network adapter, please click [Action]⑧ and select [Scan for hardware changes]⑨.   
   The computer will reinstall the cable network, and the devices will display in the Network adapters category.   
   
5. If it fails to update the cable network driver through Device manager, you can download and install the latest driver from the ASUS Support Site. Here you can learn more about How to search and download drivers.   
   Note: Search for the cable network driver paired with the vendor name which is used on your PC. The vendor name of wireless device is [Realtek] as an example.   
   

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1. Type and search [Troubleshoot setting] in the Windows search bar①, then click [Open]②.   
   
2. Select [Other troubleshooters]③.   
   
3. Click [Run] on the Internet Connections option④, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the troubleshooting process.   
   

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1. Click [Start menu]①, then select [Settings]②.   
   
2. Select [Network & internet]③, then select [Advanced network settings]④.   
   
3. Select [Network reset]⑤.   
   
4. Click [Reset now]⑥, then select [Yes]⑦. Your PC will be restarted after the reset is completed.   
     
   

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If you fail to connect to internet by the browser but the chatting app is working normally, you can try to reset the browser to solve this issue.

1. Take Microsoft Edge for example. Click the [Settings and more] icon① on the right top corner and then select [Settings]②.   
   
2. Select [Reset settings]③ and click [Restore settings to their default values]④.   
   
3. Select [Reset]⑤.   
   

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Updating software usually helps the system stability and optimization, so we recommend you check and often update to the latest version in your PC. Here you can learn more about:

How to update the BIOS version in Windows system

How to use EZ Flash to update the BIOS version

(For desktop products, please refer to ASUS Motherboard EZ Flash 3 Introduction.)

For executing Windows update and drivers update, here you can learn more about:

How to execute Windows Update

How to update drivers via System Update in MyASUS

If the problem persists after you have updated BIOS/Windows packages/drivers to the date, please continue to the next chapter for troubleshooting.

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If the cable network problem happens recently, and if you have ever created a restore point or there is an automatic system restore existed, try to restore the computer to a point before the problem began to resolve the problem. Here you can learn more about How to use restore point to restore the system.

If the problem persists, please continue to the next chapter for troubleshooting.

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If the problem persists after all troubleshooting steps are completed. Please backup your personal files, then reset the PC to back to its original configuration. Here you can learn more about: How to reset the system.

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1. Check whether there is anything stuck in the slot for network cable, this might be poor contact for network cable.    
   
2. Check whether the latch in the slot for internet cable is broken, broken one might make the cable loose. If it's found loose, try and test with a new internet cable. 
3. Click [Start menu]①, then select [Settings]②.   
   
4. Select [Network & Internet]③, then click [Network and Sharing Center]④.   
     
   
5. Click [Change adapter settings]⑤. If it shows [Network cable unplugged] as below image, it mostly means network cable is not well-plugged. Please plug it in tightly or replace with a new network cable and try again.   
   Note: Please check the [network cable from the modem to the network hub] and the [network cable from the network hub to the network port on the computer] both are well-plugged.   
   

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1. Type and search [Device Manager] in the Windows search bar①, then click [Open]②.   
   
2. Check the arrow next to [Network adapters]③, then right-click [Your cable network device]④ and select [Uninstall device]⑤.   
   Note: The device name may be different based on different models.   
   
3. Select [Delete the driver software for this device]⑥, then click [Uninstall]⑦.   
   
4. After uninstalling the network adapter, please click [Action]⑧ and select [Scan for hardware changes]⑨.   
   The computer will reinstall the cable network, and the devices will display in the Network adapters category.   
   
5. If it fails to update the cable network driver through Device manager, you can download and install the latest driver from the ASUS Support Site. Here you can learn more about How to search and download drivers.   
   Note: Search for the cable network driver paired with the vendor name which is used on your PC. The vendor name of wireless device is [Realtek] as an example.   
   

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1. Click [Start menu]①, then select [Settings]②.   
   
2. Select [Network & Internet]③, check basic network information.   
   
3. If it shows [No Internet access], you can click and conduct [Troubleshooting]④ for internet issue in Windows.    
   

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1. Click [Start menu]①, then select [Settings]②.   
   
2. Select [Network & Internet]③, then click [Network reset]④.   
     
   
3. Click [Reset now]⑤, then select [Yes]⑥. Your PC will be restarted after the reset is completed.   
   

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If you fail to connect to internet by browser but the chatting app is working normally, you can try to reset / default the browser to solve this issue. 

1. Take Internet Explorer 11 (IE11) for example. Click the [Gear sign]① on the right top corner and choose [Internet Options]②.   
   
2. Choose [Advanced]③ and click [Reset]④ to proceed.   
   

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Updating software usually helps the system stability and optimization, so we recommend you check and often update to the latest version in your PC. Here you can learn more about:

How to update the BIOS version in Windows system

How to use EZ Flash to update the BIOS version

(For desktop products, please refer to ASUS Motherboard EZ Flash 3 Introduction.)

For executing Windows update and drivers update, here you can learn more about:

How to execute Windows Update

How to update drivers via System Update in MyASUS

If the problem persists after you have updated BIOS/Windows packages/drivers to the date, please continue to the next chapter for troubleshooting.

Back to Table of Contents

If the cable network problem happens recently, and if you have ever created a restore point or there is an automatic system restore existed, try to restore the computer to a point before the problem began to resolve the problem. Here you can learn more about How to use restore point to restore the system.

If the problem persists, please continue to the next chapter for troubleshooting.

Back to Table of Contents

If the problem persists after all troubleshooting steps are completed. Please backup your personal files, then reset the PC to back to its original configuration. Here you can learn more about: How to reset the system.

Back to Table of Contents