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Windows issues where connection exists but no internet access, yet USB tethering functions properly

Windows issues where connection exists but no internet access, yet USB tethering functions properly

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mishy07
Senior Member
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03-31-2021, 11:20 PM
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Hey there, I've been experiencing Ethernet issues with my PC over the last couple of months. It seems to work sometimes and not others, especially when using a USB tether for my phone. In Windows 11 settings it says connected but no internet, but my phone works fine. Other devices have internet access, so it looks like the problem is specific to my PC. When I go to Troubleshooting settings, I see an error about the DHCP server not found. I just ran a network reset and wondered if that's a Windows issue. Could you help me figure this out? Any extra details would be great. Thanks!
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mishy07
03-31-2021, 11:20 PM #1

Hey there, I've been experiencing Ethernet issues with my PC over the last couple of months. It seems to work sometimes and not others, especially when using a USB tether for my phone. In Windows 11 settings it says connected but no internet, but my phone works fine. Other devices have internet access, so it looks like the problem is specific to my PC. When I go to Troubleshooting settings, I see an error about the DHCP server not found. I just ran a network reset and wondered if that's a Windows issue. Could you help me figure this out? Any extra details would be great. Thanks!

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KingdomClasher
Member
216
04-01-2021, 06:24 AM
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Have you attempted a network reset before? If not, look up "Network Reset" in the Windows search bar and open it. This should resolve the issue if any network configuration is incorrect.
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KingdomClasher
04-01-2021, 06:24 AM #2

Have you attempted a network reset before? If not, look up "Network Reset" in the Windows search bar and open it. This should resolve the issue if any network configuration is incorrect.

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WF_Catt
Posting Freak
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04-01-2021, 01:50 PM
#3
You've already attempted that. I didn't assist, but thanks for letting me know. It didn't help, though—I appreciate it.
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WF_Catt
04-01-2021, 01:50 PM #3

You've already attempted that. I didn't assist, but thanks for letting me know. It didn't help, though—I appreciate it.

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foz93
Member
136
04-09-2021, 06:14 AM
#4
Ensure your computer gets an IP address after connecting to an Ethernet port. Verify this by entering "ipconfig" in the Command Prompt.
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foz93
04-09-2021, 06:14 AM #4

Ensure your computer gets an IP address after connecting to an Ethernet port. Verify this by entering "ipconfig" in the Command Prompt.

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TreeRex19
Member
194
04-09-2021, 09:08 AM
#5
It appears the IP configuration shows only a limited amount of information. That could be due to regional settings—your Windows version supports switching to English if needed.
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TreeRex19
04-09-2021, 09:08 AM #5

It appears the IP configuration shows only a limited amount of information. That could be due to regional settings—your Windows version supports switching to English if needed.

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Oek
Junior Member
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04-09-2021, 10:11 AM
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It seems there are some unusual points here. One of your Ethernet adapters appears to be active but isn’t getting an IP address—it displays a local address like 169.254.112.27, which is a Windows internal IP and not suitable for internet access. It’s possible Windows is attempting to route traffic through this adapter. The second adapter’s gateway is listed as 192.168.11.3, but usually gateways end with xxx.xxx.xxx.1. I recommend turning off the first Ethernet adapter in your Windows settings and checking if the second adapter shows the same gateway address and subnet mask as another device. This can help confirm whether the issue lies with the adapter configuration or routing.
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Oek
04-09-2021, 10:11 AM #6

It seems there are some unusual points here. One of your Ethernet adapters appears to be active but isn’t getting an IP address—it displays a local address like 169.254.112.27, which is a Windows internal IP and not suitable for internet access. It’s possible Windows is attempting to route traffic through this adapter. The second adapter’s gateway is listed as 192.168.11.3, but usually gateways end with xxx.xxx.xxx.1. I recommend turning off the first Ethernet adapter in your Windows settings and checking if the second adapter shows the same gateway address and subnet mask as another device. This can help confirm whether the issue lies with the adapter configuration or routing.

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EnderKid193
Junior Member
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04-11-2021, 01:27 AM
#7
Wow! Looks like you're using your phone for internet access. You plan to extract it and capture a screenshot of the command prompt!
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EnderKid193
04-11-2021, 01:27 AM #7

Wow! Looks like you're using your phone for internet access. You plan to extract it and capture a screenshot of the command prompt!

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BlaizenBoy
Member
157
04-18-2021, 03:32 AM
#8
Yes, the first adapter is the Ethernet one linked straight to your router. Make sure the cable is securely inserted. Are the orange or green indicators on the Ethernet port lighting up? If they are, check the connection path and destination device.
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BlaizenBoy
04-18-2021, 03:32 AM #8

Yes, the first adapter is the Ethernet one linked straight to your router. Make sure the cable is securely inserted. Are the orange or green indicators on the Ethernet port lighting up? If they are, check the connection path and destination device.

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walmartmic
Member
210
04-18-2021, 04:39 AM
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The system reported an unusual issue indicating no network was recognized.
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walmartmic
04-18-2021, 04:39 AM #9

The system reported an unusual issue indicating no network was recognized.

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Killa_Dx
Senior Member
645
04-18-2021, 08:24 AM
#10
The lights (just the green one) are blinking, yes—it’s linked to the back of my PC, and the cable seems to be moving downstairs in the router.
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Killa_Dx
04-18-2021, 08:24 AM #10

The lights (just the green one) are blinking, yes—it’s linked to the back of my PC, and the cable seems to be moving downstairs in the router.

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