Heres one to rattle your brains....::
Heres one to rattle your brains....::
In the evening, I gave my computer a fresh coat in the living room and now the internet (Ethernet connection) is down, though I can still access it. I’m a bit confused about what’s going on. My Ethernet cable runs from the outdoor-rated one up to the bedroom where my PC is, but I need an extension cable to reach it. This worked until recently. The tricky part is that connecting to the extender doesn’t give me a link, yet linking directly to the switch and then the extender does. I’ve tried several fixes: uninstalled the NIC, re-installed ipconfig/cleared it, ran a CMD test on another extender, replaced the RJ connector on my Cat5 cable, and even changed the cable type. Most signs point to a hardware issue, but why would the network function through the switch instead of the extender? This has been reliable for years before this problem started.
The cable measures 2 meters. The signal problem is important, but I’ve used this configuration successfully for many years. Isn’t Cat5e suitable for distances up to 200 meters?
No, I haven't tried it yet. Would you like me to guide you through the process?
I stepped back, realizing I was a huge bell and had swapped my twisted pairs while installing a new connector on my Cat 5 cable. Thanks for all your support!