Ethernet connection established through cable is usually considered to be way better than Wi-fi. It helps users achieve higher speed and better stability to run online activities. Unfortunately, some users experience an error stating that Ethernet Network cannot be identified. This problem becomes a real hiccup preventing people from using the Internet. Sometimes the issue is solved after running basic steps like rebooting a router or reconnecting the cable. However, there are also some broader reasons causing the error. This is what our guide will be all about. Show
There are special repair utilities for Windows, that can solve problems related to registry corruption, file system malfunction, Windows drivers instability. We recommend you use Advanced System Repair to fix the “Unidentified Network” Ethernet problem in Windows 10. 1. Run Network TroubleshooterBefore getting to more complex solutions, let’s try using Windows Troubleshooter to detect and fix network issues.
2. Reset TCP/IPTCP/IP is a set of fundamental protocols used to set up proper communication for the Internet and similar computer networks. Thus, we will try to reset it via the steps below:
netsh winsock reset ipconfig /release ipconfig /flushdns ipconfig /renew Hopefully, this option will solve the problem and help you regain access to the Internet. 3. Change/Flush or reset DNS/IP configuration and internet settingsMaybe your PC cannot find the right server to get a proper connection. This is why DNS/IP changing or flushing can work out. So let’s try to change the automatic DNS and IP addresses to custom servers for the time being. To change DNS and IP:
4. Update Network Adapter DriverWhenever your system struggles to establish contact with the Ethernet network, this may be because Network Drivers are malfunctioned or working incorrectly. If you can access a Wi-Fi connection at the very least, please, do it. This is necessary for Windows to scan online libraries for installing the driver updates. Also, if you do not want to spend time messing around with manual steps, you can download and delegate this to IObit Driver Booster via the link below.
To run a manual update, please stick around this algorithm:
5. Turn off Antimalware SoftwareIf you have a third-party antivirus installed in your system, there is a chance it conflicts with the plugged cable. Sometimes protection software can identify external inputs as something suspicious. Some links between network services can be terminated and negated completely. This is why a solution could be in disabling your antivirus for some time to see the difference. If this option pad out well, you should delete it and migrate to a more suitable antivirus, instead. 6. Try to disable Windows Firewall temporarilyOne more reason arising from the error can be due to Firewall settings. Whilst Firewall is an essential component of Windows Defender ensuring your connection is filtered and secured, sometimes it can put up the screws on the Ethernet network. Hence, disabling it, for the time being, can be a potential solution. Note that switching off Firewall settings may slacken your online protection, so keep that in mind as well.
SummaryAlthough the last solution can be effective in solving the issue, it is far from ideal. You should not worry about the rest of the methods presented in our guide as they are pretty much safe and will not damage your privacy. If you have any other problems touching your everyday usage, please refer to the list of all issues located on our website. |