Windows 10: How can I fix an unstable Ethernet connection?

About 12 hours ago while I was away from my computer, my connection to the internet simply dropped and I cam back to all my network based applications not working. Since then I have restarted my modem, which returned my connection back to normal but only for about 20 seconds before it basically dropped to 0. I have been stuck with a connection that goes from normal to unusable in cycles for the past 12 hours. I have tried- Switching the port used on my network switch- Restarting my modem- Restarting my switch- Restarting my computer- Restarting the Ethernet network adapter- ipconfig /release -

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My reliable ethernet connection no longer works

Hi Marcia,

To better understand the query, please answer the following questions:

• After restarting is your computer in normal mode or not?
• Are you getting any error message?

I suggest you to reset the modem\ router and check if the Ethernet connection works or not.

If still the issue persist then I suggest you to follow the steps from the below article
“Fix network connection issues” and check if it helps.

Fix Wi-Fi connection issues in Windows - Microsoft Support

Please get back to us with an update on this issue, we will be happy to assist you further.

Thank you

 

Cell and Ethernet connection

Hi Darren,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

1. Since when are you facing this issue?
   
2. Have you recently made any changes on the device prior to this issue?
   
3. What is the make and model number of the computer?
   
   
   
   
   
   You may try the below suggested steps to fix the issue.
   
   
   

1. Click on Start, Type in Control Panel and look for Network & Sharing Center.
   
2. Click on ‘Change adapter settings’ on the left pane.
   
3. You will be able to see the list of networks available.
   
4. Click on Advanced menu and select ‘Advanced Settings’.
   
5. You will be able to see the different types of connections under advanced settings Window.
   
6. Select Ethernet and use the arrows at the right side in the current Window in order to reorder the connections.
   
7. Click on OK and check the status of the issue.
   
   
   

Hope it helps.



Muralidhar

Microsoft Community Moderator

 

Ethernet Link Speed at 10 Mbps

Hello, I have been having some slow ethernet. I went through the settings and in the properties for mt connection it says the link speed (transmit/receive) is at 10/10 Mbps. When I try wifi its capped at 520 Mbps but its very unstable most of the time, so I want to use ethernet. Here is some information about my situation:

• Using a Cat.6 Cable
  
• Tried reinstalling ethernet drivers
  
• I tried resetting the network through the settings
  
• I tried all of the steps on this page https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...ocid=OO_Core_NEU_GetHelp_DG_GetHelp_Solutions
  

I would really appreciate additional ideas on how to fix this problem.

Thanks