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RAXE290 regularly forgets ethernet LAN connection
My RAXE290 router regularly forgets my Windows 10 PC's ethernet LAN connection (while internet & wireless connections continue). This morning my connection lasted about 1 1/2 hours. Firmware versi...
davidji wrote:
My RAXE290 router regularly forgets my Windows 10 PC's ethernet LAN connection ...
What makes you think that? Unlike the wifi your router doesn't play that much part in managing your LAN connection.
An equally likely issue is that your Windows 10 PC regularly forgets your RAXE290.
You need to rule that out before messing around with, or blaming, your router.
Start by running the Windows Network Troubleshooter.
Oh, and ensure that the PC isn't set to turn off the LAN connection to save power.
Then there are the questions from plemans and the comments by Kitsap. They all come together in a detailed diagnosis.