Windows 10: WiFi preventing Ethernet from working correctly

Discus and support WiFi preventing Ethernet from working correctly in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I recently installed a TP-LINK TL-WN881ND WiFi adaptor and ever since, when i use Ethernet, it try's to search for a WiFi connection first when i am... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by JFS2705, Jan 31, 2019.

  1. JFS2705 Win User

    WiFi preventing Ethernet from working correctly


    I recently installed a TP-LINK TL-WN881ND WiFi adaptor and ever since, when i use Ethernet, it try's to search for a WiFi connection first when i am online. This happens even when i have my WiFi switched off. Does anyone know how i can resolve this issue.

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    JFS2705, Jan 31, 2019
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  2. revdrw Win User

    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, Jan 31, 2019
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  3. revdrw Win User
    WIFI Works, Ethernet won't

    WIFI Works, not ethernet. I have a MacBook Pro and a Dell WIN 7. Ethernet stopped working, replaced WIFI Access point. I replaced the wifi access point, and for several days, it worked! But then about a week later, I can still connect wifi just fine with all devices, but not ethernet. Frustrated in Hobart*Bang Head :banghead:

    New WI-FI Router Lynksys N900 Model # EA4500-NP NEW/Replaced MOdem
    Modem Motorola Surfboard SB5101U
     
    revdrw, Jan 31, 2019
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  4. 3870x2 Win User

    WiFi preventing Ethernet from working correctly

    Wifi stops working when using ethernet

    If the computer is unplugged from the ethernet, does the wifi work?
     
    3870x2, Jan 31, 2019
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