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adamsabri
Aspirant
Dec 01, 2018

PL1000 Ethernet adapter not working saying Unidentified connection

Hey, for the past few weeks, my ethernet isn't working. It connects then says unidentified network and no internet access. I tried to reinstall the ethernet driver and restart pc but stil doesnt't work. Please help me ASAP

Troubleshooting

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  • michaelkenward's avatar
    michaelkenward
    Guru - Experienced User
    Dec 02, 2018
    adamsabri wrote:

    It connects then says unidentified network and no internet access.

     

    Sounds like a Windows thing. If it thinks you are on a public network it will block access.

     

    Check the Network & Internet settings.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Then Change Connection Properties. You want Private.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    • adamsabri's avatar
      adamsabri
      Aspirant
      Dec 02, 2018

      Hello thank you for replying. I tried to do what you said but it didnt give me the option because it hasnt connected to it fully (becuase it says unidentified network). I tried to diagnose the problem and it said No ip can be found. I have this software called hamachi and I am not sure if that is whats causing the problem.

      • michaelkenward's avatar
        michaelkenward
        Guru - Experienced User
        Dec 03, 2018
        adamsabri wrote:

        I have this software called hamachi and I am not sure if that is whats causing the problem.

        I have no idea what that is.

         

        Try the Windows network troubleshooter.

         

        I assume that you have checked that the LAN cable is properly plugged in.