Windows 10: Ethernet cuts out and downgrades link speed

Discus and support Ethernet cuts out and downgrades link speed in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hey all I'm wondering if anyone can help with this one. around a once a day for the last few days my Ethernet connection between my PC and router... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by shadowblade, Nov 12, 2016.

  1. SHADOWBLADE
    shadowblade Win User

    Ethernet cuts out and downgrades link speed


    Hey all
    I'm wondering if anyone can help with this one. around a once a day for the last few days my Ethernet connection between my PC and router (Virgin Media Hub 3 in case your wondering) cuts out for around 30-60 seconds comes back on but instead of receiving a 1 Gbps connection it only receives 100 Mbps. Until a few weeks ago this would have been a non issue since I had a 100mbps internet connection but I have since taken a free speed upgrade to 150 Mbps. This isn't an urgent issue since unplugging the cable from the router sorts the problem out but it is annoying so any advice would be appreciated. I have also posted a screenshot the network detail window as well.

    Thanks

    :)
     
    shadowblade, Nov 12, 2016
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  2. JIMMYB31
    JImmyB31 Win User

    windows 10 keeps losing internet connection

    If your Ethernet connection is cutting out randomly for a few seconds and then restores itself, it is an energy conservation setting. Go to Device Manager>Network adapters>Realtek Family Controller>Energy Efficient Ethernet and change to disable. This
    will keep it from cutting in and out. Happy uninterrupted service!
     
    JImmyB31, Nov 12, 2016
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  3. BEBE8
    BeBe8 Win User
    Windows Updates

    I have an ethernet connection but my internet speed is slow. I will check out the link you provided and hope that it's easy to find the updates applicable...per my Windows updates list. Thanks much for your help.
     
    BeBe8, Nov 12, 2016
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  4. TAIRIKUOKAMI
    TairikuOkami Win User

    Ethernet cuts out and downgrades link speed

    TairikuOkami, Nov 12, 2016
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  5. SHADOWBLADE
    shadowblade Win User
    it does look like it was faulty Ethernet cable since I have tested my connection with 2 cables (one new and one borrowed from my xbone) and so far no problems so I'm marking as solved
     
    shadowblade, Apr 5, 2018
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