Windows 11 requests a connection to the internet.
Windows 11 requests a connection to the internet.
Ensure the cable is securely linked to both your motherboard and router or modem. Consider switching to a different Ethernet cable or testing it with another device to confirm proper function. Open BIOS setup by pressing the designated key at startup, then go to the Advanced or Onboard Devices section and verify the Ethernet controller is enabled. Clear the TCP/IP stack: on your Windows machine, launch Command Prompt with admin privileges and execute the following commands in sequence—netsh winsock reset, netsh int ip reset, ipconfig /release, ipconfig /renew, ipconfig /flushdns. Restart your computer and check if the problem resolves.