Problem with wired link missing after restarting device
Problem with wired link missing after restarting device
Hey everyone, I just moved into a new apartment with built-in Ethernet ports. I’m not very experienced with them since my old homes didn’t have them. From what I understand, as long as the Ethernet cables link my router to my PC, I should get a wired setup. When I first connected, it worked and I was getting the advertised 400 Mbps speed—perfect! But after a gaming session on my wired connection, I shut down my PC. The next day I restarted everything and got no signal at all. Using the Windows troubleshooter suggested connecting an Ethernet cable, which helped once I double-checked my cables. After restarting the router, modem, and PC, the issue disappeared. Then I powered down my PC and tried again a few hours later, but still got no connection. I tried different setups—using a long Ethernet cable directly from the router to the PC—and it worked fine. I’m reaching out for advice and any tips you might have. I’ve attached some photos and a rough sketch I made in MS Paint. Thanks in advance for your help!
I don’t see any technical issues with the current setup. In fact, you’re forming a very long Ethernet cable as it stands. Instead, place the router inside the junction box. Connect the patch cables from the 555-030 module to the router. I made a diagram to clarify things, focusing mainly on the Ethernet connections. The blue wires are in the wall, while the others are the patch cables. This should reduce the overall lengths between devices, hopefully fixing some issues. Additionally, you can add three more devices to the wall jacks later. Edit: This layout will also make it easier to pinpoint the source of your problem by showing just one smaller section instead of the entire run.
I tried setting up my modem and router inside the junction box, but the speeds were terrible because of the metal enclosure. I might move the router outside for better coverage, which would also help avoid problems with the Ethernet ports. The coaxial cable is already in the box, so it should be easier to connect now.