Windows 10: Some Games Not Working While Connected to Ethernet

I recently ran a CAT5 ethernet cable to my PC to get faster speeds. It's been working great for most things but some of my games show me offline or the voice chat will no longer work. I have updated drivers, searched through settings. I haven't had any luck and don't know where else I should look. Fortnite lets me play online but the voice chat won't work until I switch back to WIFI. Eco shows me offline until I switch to WIFI. Other games like 2k, madden, Lockdown, Rocket League. etc work great while I'm connected by ethernet. I have Windows 11 and I wondering if there's something I'm overloo

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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

 

Domain network ethernet not working but wifi does?

Hi FreeBooter, I already came across this article and followed the steps with no results, I came across other articles that suggested the same steps but still nothing has worked? Thanks for the reply.

 

Ethernet shows red X and does not appear in settings, but still works


Not sure why this is happening. I have working ethernet and am connected, it works fine. But the taskbar icon shows a red X over it, and the tooltip says "Not Connected - No connections are available". Looking in "Network & Internet", ethernet is not even listed there. And before anyone suggests wireless interference .. this PC does not have a wireless card or integrated wireless.