Why does my wired connection keep jumping from 10 ms to 200 ms?
My internet download and upload speeds look normal on every device, but latency has become highly unstable. While gaming, ping repeatedly jumps between roughly 10 and 200 ms,…
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Why Did My Router Say an Unknown MSI Laptop Connected by Ethernet?
I received a notification from my Xfinity service saying that a new MSI laptop had connected to my home network through a wired connection. I don't own an…
Why Did My Router Say an Unknown MSI Laptop Joined by Ethernet?
I received a notification from my Xfinity internet equipment saying that a new MSI laptop had connected to my network through a wired Ethernet connection. I don't own…
Would a Wired Connection Improve My Xfinity Gigabit Speeds?
I have a nine-year-old Lenovo laptop and an Xfinity modem/router. My plan is advertised as 1 Gbps, and Xfinity says the full gigabit speed is reaching the router.…
Why Am I Getting Slow Speeds and Lag on a 2-Gig Internet Plan?
I'm paying for 2 Gbps internet through Xfinity, but for the past week my PlayStation has been showing roughly 151 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload. I use…
Why does my PC lose internet access while local network devices still work?
My computer periodically loses access to the internet, but it can still communicate with other devices connected to the same network switch. Those other devices remain online, and…
Best Ways to Set Up Wired Ethernet from One Floor to Another
I'm trying to connect my Xbox to the internet via a wired setup, but my router is located on the first floor and my Xbox is upstairs in…
Why is my Xbox's Ethernet speed dropping from 300mbps to just 6mbps?
I'm experiencing a weird issue with my Xbox when using Ethernet. Initially, I get a stable connection at around 300mbps, but after about 30 seconds, the speed drops…
How Can I Fix My Broken Ethernet Port on My TV?
I recently had an accident with my Hisense 75U8N TV when the Ethernet cable was accidentally pulled out. Now, the port won't hold the cable properly because the…
My internet speed dropped from 1Gbps to around 100Mbps—what's going on?
Hey everyone! I'm having a frustrating issue with my wired internet where the speed has plummeted from 1Gbps to about 95–100Mbps. My internet plan is for 1Gbps, and…
Help! My PC Can't Connect to the Internet
About a year ago, I built a PC that only worked with a wired connection. Everything was fine until yesterday when it stopped connecting. Now, my PC is…
How Can I Set Up a Wired Internet Connection for My Computer?
I'm applying for a job that requires a reliable internet connection, and I'm not quite sure how to connect my computer to the internet using a wired connection.…
What's the best way to transfer 50GB of video from PC to iPhone via cable?
I've just switched from Android to a new iPhone after eight years! I've gathered all the photos and videos I want to transfer into a folder on my…
Can I Use Coaxial Cable to Connect My PC to the Internet?
I recently moved into a house that has a coaxial cable running from the ground floor, where my router is, up to my bedroom upstairs. I have a…
How Can I Extend My WiFi with an Ethernet Cable Without Losing My Wired Connection?
Hey everyone! I'm in a bit of a tricky situation. I live in a rented basement and I can't set up my own internet, but my landlord is…
Why are my wired computers trying to connect to a guest WiFi network?
Yesterday, I encountered a strange issue where my business computers, which are supposed to be connected via wired Ethernet, suddenly started prompting for the password to the guest…
Help! Ubuntu Installer Can't Detect My Wired Connection
I just built a new PC and installed Windows 11 to test the hardware. After that, I created a partition to install Ubuntu. However, when I launch the…
USB Ethernet Adapter vs PCIe Network Card: Which One Should I Choose for a Stable Wired Connection?
Hey folks! I just discovered that my PC doesn't have an Ethernet port, and I'm looking to switch from Wi-Fi to a wired connection for better stability, especially…