Windows 10: Weird problem: Ethernet won't connect unless WiFi connects first.

Discus and support Weird problem: Ethernet won't connect unless WiFi connects first. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I bought a new PC an Intel NUC mini PC and plugged my Ethernet cable for my 1Gbps fiber optic service which worked fine on my old computer into the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Frederick J. Barnett, Sep 28, 2023.

  1. Weird problem: Ethernet won't connect unless WiFi connects first.


    I bought a new PC an Intel NUC mini PC and plugged my Ethernet cable for my 1Gbps fiber optic service which worked fine on my old computer into the port. The new computer would not connect to it. After putting in the WiFi info, it connected to that, and after awhile, lo and behold, it connected to the Ethernet. And that's what it's been doing since. I've tried having WiFi not connect first, but the computer just sits there. It will not connect to Ethernet unless WiFi is connected first.I've checked the network adapter settings, and usually it says that the Ethernet cable is unplugged, whic

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    Frederick J. Barnett, Sep 28, 2023
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  2. revdrw Win User

    WIFI Works, Ethernet won't

    Fart

    Brandon,

    I don't know what I mean. YES ON WIF i can connect to the internet, but you cannot connect to anthing plugged into the same WIFI ROUTER with CAT5 Cable ethernet. My MacBook Pro has WIFI and ehternet, ethernet wont work, but wifi will. My Dell does not have wifi, and I cannot connect to the network or internet at all. As I mentioned, I changed the WIFI Router about a week ago, problem solved, for 3-4 days, now ethernet to the new router does not work again.
     
    revdrw, Sep 28, 2023
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  3. Windows Lumia 930 won,t connect to the wifi.

    l have windows nokia Lumia 930 and it won,t connect to wifi at home or at work
     
    paulredick, Sep 28, 2023
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  4. revdrw Win User

    Weird problem: Ethernet won't connect unless WiFi connects first.

    WIFI Works, Ethernet won't

    OK but why?

    NOT YELLING, JUST EMPHASIZING

    Please note, I installed the new Lynksis, it worked just fine for 3-4 days on both my MACBOOK PRO when in ethernet connect and the Dell, then the ethernet just quit working for both my MacBook Pro and Dell desktop. It did work, then just quit for no apparent reason. WIFi for iPhone, iPad, Andriod Phone, and when I set to wifi for my MacBook pro all work fine.

    Detailed history: I first noticed that on my Desktop dell that is CAT5 ethernet connected to the WIFI ROuter, that it stopped, no internet access. I began to trouble shoot, and turned off my WIFI on my MAcbook and it wouldnt work either, plugged into same router but different cat5 cable. At that time, all WIFI devices still worked. I figured that it must be the ethernet side of the WIFI router, so I replaced the router with brand new one. the Lynksys N900 listed in original thread. Ethernet and everything worked just fine for 3-4 days. But then ethernet quit, but wifi still works.

    Whatever the problem, it affects both my MacBook Pro and Dell with WIN 7. I'm guessing it is NOT a computer problem, if it is it is affecting both my Mac and Dell, separate cat 5 cables to same wifi router

    To remixedcat, I don't know for sure how to check IP settings, see above post, no damage apparent to anything.
     
    revdrw, Sep 28, 2023
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