Windows 10: Need help please, was trying to contact using a TP-Link AV600 via ethernet cable, but i...

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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.

 

Need help with extending wifi connection through Ethernet cable

A wireless extender is an option as mentioned above and it's fairly inexpensive and easy to add to an existing network. You may not see full performance through the extender, but you'll receive a little over half of what your primary router is outputting.

There are a few other recommendations too. First, you could look at running Ethernet cable through your home's air conditioning vents. This would allow you run one cable to the middle of the house, then connect the Ethernet cable to an Access Point (like the ones above) and rebroadcast that signal, but with full power/speed.

Second, you could look at getting a Powerline kit. This would use your home's electrical cables as Ethernet and give you internet wherever the secondary unit it.

Linksys PLWK400 Powerline Wired and Wireless Network Expansion Kit

Amazon.com: TP-Link AV2000 Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter - Gigabit Port, Ethernet Over Power, Plug Accessories

Amazon.com: TP-Link AV600 Nano Powerline ethernet Adapter Starter Kit, Powerline speeds up to 600Mbps (TL-PA4010KIT): Computers Accessories

Third, you could think about swapping out your router for a mesh network. Giving you whole home wireless internet. Elegant Networking - An eero Home WiFi System Review - Qwerty Articles

Linksys and Google also make similar mesh network systems.

 

Ethernet cable settings

Hi Campbell,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

Please reply to the follow questions to get a better understanding on the issue:

• What is the model number of your laptop?
  
• Do you have a yellow exclamation on the network icon after connecting the cat 7 cable?
  

However, you can follow the troubleshooting steps from
Fix network connection issues in Windows.

Also, I suggest you to check the laptop manual or laptop manufacturer to know whether the Ethernet port of your laptop supports cat 7 cable.

Hope it helps.

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community – Moderator