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- WANT TO CHANGE FROM WiFi to Ethernet CAT5 for internet
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07-18-2019 10:16 AM
I would like to use the Ethernet (CAT5 plug ) instead of WiFi to connect directly to a broadcom router to increase speed and cannot find a driver or way to switch
07-18-2019 11:26 AM
Select your product:
- HP ENVY 700-100 Desktop PC series
- HP ENVY 700-400 Desktop PC series
- HP ENVY 700-000 Desktop PC series
- HP ENVY 700-300 Desktop PC series
- HP ENVY 700-500 Desktop PC series
- HP ENVY 700-200 Desktop PC series
Open Category Product Information > Topic Specifications
Select your model from the list
Open the Specifications document
Scroll down to section I/O Ports
Open section Back I/O Ports
Examine the illustration to find the Ethernet (LAN) port
Example
HP ENVY 700-100 Desktop PC series - Product Information
If the Ethernet / LAN port is available on your computer, it will look similar to the illustration.
- Optical S/PDIF-out port
- LAN
- USB 2.0: 2
- USB 3.0: 2
- DVI-D
- DVI-I
- Audio: center/subwoofer
- Audio: rear speaker out
- Audio: side speaker out
- Audio: Line in
- Audio: Line out
- Audio: Microphone
Example
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
If your computer can be (has been) connected to an Ethernet cable > router,
then
See the instructions on Page 5
No Ethernet port?
Consider an Ethernet adapter.
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07-18-2019 03:31 PM
Sorry, I did not know you have 2 posts
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