Windows 10: My Ethernet cable isn't detected even when connected through a dongle

My Ethernet cable is not broken, as I've tried it, and still works, on my older computer. I've also tried using other cables, and other computers have no problem connecting to Ethernet. The thing is, even when using a USB-C dongle that has Ethernet, the connected Ethernet cable isn't detected, no matter what. I've tried all sorts of network reset, command prompts on CMD, etc, and nothing works.My Laptop is a Legion 5 with Windows 11 Home 23H2I don't know what else to do, as My Laptop used to work properly with Ethernet. but now it just doesn't.Can somebody help me?

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Connecting my 4G dongle as a wifi- it doesnt list it as a wifi device but when I use a cable, it connects it under ethernet

Im using a 4G dongle and it gets listed under the list of wifi devices in my phone and my old laptop. But, with my other laptop with Windows 10, it doesn't list this network at all. However, when I use a cable to connect to the dongle in my USB port, it
lists the network as Ethernet. I need to use it without connecting using a cable as it keeps disconnecting even if I move an inch.

 

Ethernet Cable connect but not detected

Good Day MassimoBisconti,

My name is Carlo, I am also using Windows 10 pc and community member like you. Let us work together to sort this out.

First, try to connect the Ethernet cable using other device for us to check if the issue is with the computer or the Ethernet cable itself.

if it does the same using other device means that Ethernet cable is faulty.

If the Ethernet works using other device proceed wiht the steps below.

-Press Windows key + X

-Go to Settings

-Click Update and Security

-Click Troubleshooter then Additional troubleshooter.

-Look for Internet Connection and run the troubleshooter.

Once done proceed with these steps.

-Press Windows key + X

-Go to Device Manager

-Expand the Network Adapters

-Look for the Ethernet driver that was installed

-Right click and Update

-Look for "Browse my computer for driver

-Let me pick drivers available drivers

-Choose an old driver and use it.

Reset Network Settings

Open Settings.

Click on Network & Internet.

Click on Status.

Under the "Change your network settings" section, click the Network reset option.

Click the Reset now button.

Click the Yes button.

-Click Start, type CMD and run as administrator

-Copy and paste each of the commands below and hit enter.

netsh int ip reset

netsh advfirewall reset

netsh winsock reset

ipconfig /flushdns

ipconfig /release

ipconfig /renew

Once you entered all those commands restart your computer and try to connect.

If issue persist, let's download the updated driver

What is the exact model of your computer?

To check the system model proceed with these steps.

-Press Windows key + R

-Type msinfo32 and hit enter.

-Look for the System Model and manufacturer post it here.

If you are using a custom built pc look for Baseboard version and Baseboard product and post it here.

I hope the information above helps. Please let me know how it goes.

Have a wonderful day ahead and stay safe.

Sincerely,

Carlo T.

 

Ethernet cable not working.

You need to solve your problem one step at a time, e.g. like so:

• Connect your CAT5 cable directly to your router. If it does not work, replace the cable.
• Connect the cable to your TP-Link wall plug. If it does not work, reconfigure or replace the wall plug.