Yes, you might need a network card depending on your device and connection requirements.
Yes, you might need a network card depending on your device and connection requirements.
It isn't a hardware issue then. Your card, cable and router are all good.
I usually start by launching into Linux to understand the system better and remove the operating system. You can install something such as Linux Mint and boot it from a USB drive. From there, you can observe the network functionality.
Perform a speed test on Wi-Fi and then again on Ethernet. Report the findings.
The internet connection isn't the issue. YouTube isn't loading properly, and certain games aren't playing. I found out that the port colors have meaning—my setup has a solid orange top and a constantly blinking orange bottom.
You didn't set up any "Lan Optimization" or "Lan Priority" tools, right? Your connection remains at gigabit speeds and everything is performing well in terms of speed.
Have you adjusted the router configurations? Are you part of a limited network? Did you apply these changes across various gadgets?
No installations yet, just downloaded the drivers and connected them.