Windows 10: Wifi shown as Ethernet upon connection

Discus and support Wifi shown as Ethernet upon connection in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Wifi icon turns into connected via ethernet icon once the connection is established. May times the connection will not have internet access. I have... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Axat_k, Aug 9, 2018.

  1. Axat_k Win User

    Wifi shown as Ethernet upon connection


    Wifi icon turns into connected via ethernet icon once the connection is established.

    May times the connection will not have internet access. I have checked my wifi and it has no issues.

    I am guessing it to be some kind of a bridge? I do not have hyper-V enabled/installed. So that is ruled out.


    Please help.

    :)
     
    Axat_k, Aug 9, 2018
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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, Aug 9, 2018
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      I was not able to work on this issue yesterday ( busy for a 90 year old). This evening I was able to take the steps that were suggested in your email.

      When I use “Device Manager” I click “ Network Adapters” I see “ Wifi” but not Eternet in this list. On the “Settings” I click “Wifi” which shows the “On' button.
    I click” Show available networks”. I wanted to capture the page that is shown, but it will not show. The top line is Network ( connected) but course I have the Ethernet cable connected. Also showing Is Five “ Broadband connections” At the bottom is
    “ Network and Internet settings” I hope for your continued help.
     
    georgefrtsch, Aug 9, 2018
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  4. JLPATL Win User

    Wifi shown as Ethernet upon connection

    Can't connect wifi or ethernet

    So I cant get WiFi or Ethernet to work on either of my two computers with the new Windows 10 Update. I read and try to follow the recommendations (using a work computer) about the steps to take. I love that the final step if the first suggestions didn't
    work, is to make sure you've downloaded the correct drivers. Could the engineers be more specific as to how you download drivers when you can't get on the internet.

    Thanks.
     
    JLPATL, Aug 9, 2018
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