Issue with router reset loop affecting a single PC only
Issue with router reset loop affecting a single PC only
I've experienced problems on my PC (when powered on) where the internet would suddenly stop and the router would reset repeatedly, trying to reconnect each time. Two other computers remained unaffected since the setup. The router is from Spectrum Cable Company—this might matter. I've tried several fixes: factory resetting the router, replacing the router multiple times, swapping Ethernet cables carefully, and even testing it on its own with no other PC connected. Here are the specs: AMD Ryzen 5 1600x CPU, MSI Quick Silver GPU, Corsair Vengeance 2x8GB 16GB DDR4 3000Mhz RAM, Gigabtye Ultra Durable AX370 motherboard, EVGA Supernova 650w G3 80+ Gold power supply. This issue has persisted for over a year or longer. What might be causing it? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Do you possess an extra NIC available for testing purposes, or should we try a distinct Ethernet cable and new hardware? Your internal Realtek adapter appears risky!
All components are brand new. The Ethernet cables are fresh. I’ve completed this process twice. My local network uses a VPN, and every PC relies on Realtek technology. What concerns you about this setup? I didn’t respond right away because the situation arose unexpectedly.
It may compromise the whole system simply by linking to it. Consider using a different NIC.
What you’ve described sounds like you have a defective onboard ethernet controller. Using a different one might solve the problem. You don’t necessarily have to get the one in the link. Basically, any PCIe gigabit ethernet adapter should be acceptable provided you have the extra PCIe slot to accommodate it (usually at x1).
I'm just double-checking everything to be sure. I'm getting more familiar with networking, both software and hardware. It seems a faulty Ethernet controller might actually be the root cause. Thanks for all your assistance—I'll test it out and update this post if it's the problem.