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08-27-2025 10:19 AM
Whenever I connect my LAN cable to my hp pavilion Pavilion plus laptop I got connected to internet but after some time (app ~2-3 min) I got disconnected. I have tried everything ... I have reset my network settings, restart my adapter and many things but I did not any solution. my LAN cable is also perfectly fine. My LAN PORT also works properly.
please help!!
08-29-2025 06:31 AM - edited 08-29-2025 06:31 AM
@UTKARSH43, Welcome to HP Support Community.
Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.
I understand how frustrating it can be when your Ethernet connection drops after a few minutes. Since you've already tried resetting network settings and confirmed the LAN cable and port are working fine, let's go through a few targeted steps to help resolve this issue:
Update Network Adapter Driver
Outdated or incompatible drivers can cause intermittent disconnections.
- Go to Device Manager → Network Adapters
- Right-click your Ethernet adapter (usually named Realtek PCIe GbE Family Controller or similar)
- Select Update driver → Search automatically for updated driver
Alternatively, you can download the latest driver from HP: Official HP® Support
Tip: Make sure to select your exact laptop model and Windows version.
Disable Power Saving for Ethernet Adapter
Windows may turn off the adapter to save power.
- Open Device Manager
- Right-click your Ethernet adapter → Properties
- Go to the Power Management tab
- Uncheck "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power"
Check for IP Conflicts or DHCP Lease Issues
Sometimes, the IP lease from your router may expire or conflict with another device.
- Open Command Prompt and run:ipconfig /release ipconfig /renew
- You can also try assigning a static IP address via:
- Control Panel → Network and Sharing Center → Change adapter settings
- Right-click Ethernet → Properties → Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) → Use the following IP address
Run HP Network Check Tool
HP provides a built-in diagnostic tool to identify and fix network issues.
- Download and run HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows: HP PC Hardware Diagnostics | HP® Support
BIOS and Chipset Update
Sometimes, BIOS or chipset updates improve hardware compatibility.
- Visit your laptop’s support page: Official HP® Support
- Download and install the latest BIOS and Intel Chipset drivers
I hope this helps.
Take care and have a good day.
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