Windows 10: Computer runs without me having started it - both ethernet and internet flash on modem. Am...

Computer runs without my having started it - both ethernet and internet flash on modem. Am I at risk?

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Cannot connect to the Internet. Ethernet doesn't have a valid IP configuration.

Hi Susan,

This error message is caused by an invalid IP address assigned to your PC. To help resolve the issue, follow the steps below:

Solution 1: Basic troubleshooting

To re-assigned valid IP address to your computer, we may need to turn off and on your modem/router and computer.

• Turn OFF your modem/router and computer.
  
• Wait for 30 seconds before switching ON the modem/router.
  
• Wait for another 60 seconds before turning ON your PC.
  
• Open a browser to check if the internet is working.
  

Note: Make sure that the ethernet cable is properly connected from the modem/router to the PC

Solution 2: Reinstalling TCP/IP Settings

• Right-click the Start button, then click Command Prompt (Admin).
  
• Type following commands and hit enter:
  
  netsh winsock reset
  
  netsh winsock reset
  
  netsh int ip reset
  
  netsh int ip reset
  
• Restart your computer.
  

Let us know if it works.

 

Using modems and coax instead of ethernet

I am trying to get rid of my cable ISP, and have secured a cellular modem that is faster and cheaper than my ISP. My rental house has coax throughout, so I was thinking of using modems to connect the upstairs to the downstairs, through the coax.

Is this possible?

4g USB modem---computer with ICS---Ethernet to modem---coax to next modem---Ethernet to network.

 

Ethernet does not have valid configuration


I have been having on-going Internet connection problems with Windows 10 for months. Initially running the Realtek driver repair program would fix the problem. Not any more. I have tried everything suggested from various posts to no avail. I have turned off everything but IP version 4. I just installed the latest driver from Realtek (10013_01172017). No luck. My windows 10 computer is a dual boot machine. Running LinuxMint 18.1 KDE accesses the Internet just fine every time. I am connecting to my cable company's modem via ethernet hard wired. I have rebooted the modem twice today.

My ipconfig /all results are as follows:

Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.14393]
(c) 2016 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\Users\saord>ipconfig /all

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : HB-III
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

Ethernet adapter Ethernet:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 40-8D-5C-56-3C-A4
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration IPv4 Address. . : 169.254.11.46(Preferred)
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.0.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . :
NetBIOS over Tcpip. . . . . . . . : Enabled

Tunnel adapter isatap.{1AAA851E-CD33-456E-B1C1-F22B480CFC8D}:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Microsoft ISATAP Adapter
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-00-00-00-00-00-00-E0
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

The IPv4 address listed above obviously does not connect to my ethernet modem. I would greatly appreciate any suggestions any of you might have to solve this problem.