I'm facing a frustrating issue with my Ethernet connection that keeps dropping intermittently. It's connected through a Jsaux docking station, and every few seconds, it disconnects and reconnects. I find that performing a network reset through Windows settings temporarily resolves the problem, but it returns the next day. Sometimes, this reset doesn't even work, and I've had more success with commands like 'ipconfig /flushdns' and 'netsh winsock reset' in the CMD, but again, the issue resurfaces the following day.
I've tried a different Ethernet cable and reinstalled the Realtek driver, but nothing seems to help. I also changed the duplex settings, but that didn't work either. Interestingly, the problem is guaranteed to happen if I'm watching a YouTube video alongside another video in a second tab or when I start an online game—instantly, my Ethernet shows as unplugged and then plugged back in.
I'm really out of ideas here. I've disabled Windows updates since I recently replaced my router with the same model (Playbox HFC), as the previous one failed. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
2 Answers
Have you checked if you have any apps or services running that might be affecting your network settings, especially those that start up when you boot your computer? Sometimes VPNs or special school/work-related applications can mess with connections. Just a thought!
It sounds like your Ethernet adapter is having a rough time handling the load, especially when streaming. Maybe look into your network adapter settings in the Device Manager? Sometimes tweaking the power management options or even updating to the latest drivers can help. Also, check for any firmware updates for your docking station, just in case.
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