Windows 10: Ethernet cable connection problems in my dorm

I've been living in this dorm for a year now, usually when i plug my Ethernet cable in into my desktop there is a bit of loading and then an internet tab pops up with the university's page for me to put my username and password. It used to work like that. I came back after two weeks and when i plug the cable in, first it says unidentified then a second later a page pops up not my university's "www.msftconnecttest.com" which is blank with no html or css except for "you are connected"I've tried changing my default internet app and this still happens, i even did a factory reset on my windows.Th

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Ethernet Cable connection in Dorms

Press start
Type in "network", and select "Network and Sharing Centre"
Click on Change Adapter Settings at the left.
Check if you have two, one ethernet and one wireles.
If you only have one, wireless, your ethernet driver is not installed (refer to website of manufacturer for driver)
If you have two, and the ethernet cable is plugged in but the adapter is not connected - buy a new cable.
Check with university site management to see if they have purposefully disabled physical network connection.

 

Ethernet Cable connection in Dorms

Are you trying to connect 2 PC's together with 1 cable?

If so you need an ethernet crossover, or a Hub/switch and a second cable.

If your plugging it into a wall socket then you do not need the crossover or the hub. Make sure your cable is good (free of defects). And make sure you have the correct drivers installed for your network card.

Also try using a connection in another room. You may have a dodgy wall socket. They often get abused in student accommodation. I know I had to get one repaired when I was in uni because mine had been ripped off and screwed back to the wall at some point. This was probably some drunk accident, and a cheap fix to stop the uni billing the previous occupant.

 

Ethernet Cable connection in Dorms

Hi I need some help. I'm sorry if I posted in the wrong forum but I have no idea with computers I hope this is ok.

I'm staying at college and for some reason my wireless works but not my ethernet cable. trouble is because we have cement walls the wireless signal is HORRIBLE so I would love to get my ethernet cable up and running.

If you could please help me getting it up and running again that would be amazing.

Thanks in advance.
Jade *Smile xx