Windows 10: Network Adapter doesn't show up, and I have a Media Disconnected status

Discus and support Network Adapter doesn't show up, and I have a Media Disconnected status in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; No connectivity, ethernet adapter shows up but no wifi. Just set the computer back up after a move, and upon starting the network adapter doesnt work.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by DanielKirk2, Oct 13, 2019.

  1. DANIELKIRK2
    DanielKirk2 Win User

    Network Adapter doesn't show up, and I have a Media Disconnected status


    No connectivity, ethernet adapter shows up but no wifi. Just set the computer back up after a move, and upon starting the network adapter doesnt work.


    Name: Ethernet
    Description: Realtek Gaming GBE Family Controller
    Physical address (MAC): e0:d5:5e:88:ec:34
    Status: Not operational
    Maximum transmission unit: 1500
    IPv4 address: 169.254.220.84/16
    IPv6 address: fe80::f4bb:20de:b65f:dc54%4/64
    DNS servers: fec0:0:0:ffff::1%1, fec0:0:0:ffff::2%1, fec0:0:0:ffff::3%1
    Connectivity (IPv4/IPv6): Disconnected


    Name: Wi-Fi
    Description: Realtek RTL8811AU Wireless LAN 802.11ac USB 2.0 Network Adapter
    Physical address (MAC): 00:0f:00:58:e7:1d
    Status: Not Present
    Maximum transmission unit: 0
    Connectivity (IPv4/IPv6): Disconnected


    Name: Local Area Connection* 9
    Description: Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter
    Physical address (MAC): 02:0f:00:58:e7:1d
    Status: Not Present
    Maximum transmission unit: 0
    Connectivity (IPv4/IPv6): Disconnected


    Name: Local Area Connection* 10
    Description: Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter #2
    Physical address (MAC): 00:0f:00:58:e7:1d
    Status: Not Present
    Maximum transmission unit: 0
    Connectivity (IPv4/IPv6): Disconnected


    Running Windows 10 Pro, Ver. 1903, OS build 18362.356


    I have tried resetting Winsock and the ipv4 and ipv6 Stacks with no success. I have booted in safe mode with no change.

    :)
     
    DanielKirk2, Oct 13, 2019
    #1
  2. DANIELKIRK2
    DanielKirk2 Win User

    Network Adapter doesn't show up, and I have a Media Disconnected status

    No connectivity, ethernet adapter shows up but no wifi. Just set the computer back up after a move, and upon starting the network adapter doesnt work.

    Name: Ethernet

    Description: Realtek Gaming GBE Family Controller

    Physical address (MAC): e0:d5:5e:88:ec:34

    Status: Not operational

    Maximum transmission unit: 1500

    IPv4 address: 169.254.220.84/16

    IPv6 address: fe80::f4bb:20de:b65f:dc54%4/64

    DNS servers: fec0:0:0:ffff::1%1, fec0:0:0:ffff::2%1, fec0:0:0:ffff::3%1

    Connectivity (IPv4/IPv6): Disconnected





    Name: Wi-Fi

    Description: Realtek RTL8811AU Wireless LAN 802.11ac USB 2.0 Network Adapter

    Physical address (MAC): 00:0f:00:58:e7:1d

    Status: Not Present

    Maximum transmission unit: 0

    Connectivity (IPv4/IPv6): Disconnected





    Name: Local Area Connection* 9

    Description: Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter

    Physical address (MAC): 02:0f:00:58:e7:1d

    Status: Not Present

    Maximum transmission unit: 0

    Connectivity (IPv4/IPv6): Disconnected





    Name: Local Area Connection* 10

    Description: Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter #2

    Physical address (MAC): 00:0f:00:58:e7:1d

    Status: Not Present

    Maximum transmission unit: 0

    Connectivity (IPv4/IPv6): Disconnected



    Running Windows 10 Pro, Ver. 1903, OS build 18362.356

    I have tried resetting Winsock and the ipv4 and ipv6 Stacks with no success. I have booted in safe mode with no change.
     
    DanielKirk2, Oct 30, 2019
    #2
  3. NEWTEKIE1
    newtekie1 Win User
    IPCONFIG /ALL reveals Media State = Media Disconnected for many users

    It is perfectly clear.

    Look at my screen shot. The "Ethernet adaptor Local Area Connedtion" doesn't say media disconnected.

    That is because there is a cable connected to that connection. That is where my internet and network is coming from. Because that connection doesn't say media disconnected, I have network access and internet access. If I unplug the network cable from my machine, and run it again, it changes to media disconnected.

    When you add the /all switch to ipconfig, it shows you every network connection.

    The isatap and tunnelling connections that it lists are NOT releated to your ISP. They are actually virtual connections created to handle sending IPv6 packets over a private IPv4 network. It only really applies to very specific conditions, and for the most part will always say media disconnected. You should ignore these, as they have nothing to do with if you are actually connected to a network or the Internet.
     
    newtekie1, Oct 30, 2019
    #3
  4. OILY_17
    oily_17 Win User

    Network Adapter doesn't show up, and I have a Media Disconnected status

    IPCONFIG /ALL reveals Media State = Media Disconnected for many users

    Just checked one of my networked boards, cant remember which board it is, but it only has one physical LAN port.
    It only shows media disconnected for the Ipv6 related Tunnel Adapters but shows the physical port as connected.
     
    oily_17, Oct 30, 2019
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