Why is my Ethernet not working?

Greytide
Member

159

02-18-2025, 10:48 PM

Hey there, I just assembled a new computer and when I connect the Ethernet cable, nothing happens. It just displays an error saying I can't connect to a network and suggests checking the drivers. I attempted to install Realtek drivers but they didn’t work. The PCPartPicker list is available if you need more details.

Greytide

02-18-2025, 10:48 PM #1

HubixCube
Member

166

02-19-2025, 12:15 AM

Check if your network card shows up correctly in Device Manager and see if other devices connect via the same cable.

HubixCube

02-19-2025, 12:15 AM #2

Check if your network card shows up correctly in Device Manager and see if other devices connect via the same cable.

Butterfly1416
Senior Member

701

02-19-2025, 01:54 AM

The laptop is working with the connection, but the adapter isn't showing up in the device manager.

Butterfly1416

02-19-2025, 01:54 AM #3

The laptop is working with the connection, but the adapter isn't showing up in the device manager.

SrJorgitoHD
Junior Member

02-20-2025, 01:04 PM

To quote Adam Savage, "well there's yer problem!" Your motherboard has an Intel NIC, not a Realtek. Realtek network drivers won't do anything but take up drive space on your PC. You want to install the Intel i225 network driver from either MSI's website or Intel's: https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-Z690...own-driver https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/...loads.html

SrJorgitoHD

02-20-2025, 01:04 PM #4

Spidercyber
Senior Member

673

02-21-2025, 08:26 AM

I attempted to set up the top model from the link provided.

Spidercyber

02-21-2025, 08:26 AM #5

I attempted to set up the top model from the link provided.

FiGamerPT
Member

154

02-22-2025, 02:43 PM

Thank you very much!

FiGamerPT

02-22-2025, 02:43 PM #6

Thank you very much!