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03-30-2025 11:15 PM
I CONNECTED INTERNET WITH A USB TO ETHERNET CONNECTOR STATUS SHOWING CONNECTED TO INTERNET NETWORK 25.
BUT INTERNET NOT WORKING, WHEN I CONNECT WITH USB TO MOBILE PHONE THROUH USB TETHERING THAN INTERNET WORK AND ALSO WIFI IS NOT CONNECTING MY WARRANTY IS EXPIRIED
04-01-2025 01:43 PM
@SARANGALGROUP, Welcome to HP Support Community,
Thank you for posting your query; I’m here to help by guiding you through steps to resolve this issue
It sounds like you're experiencing an issue where your USB to Ethernet connector shows a connection, but the internet isn’t working, while USB tethering and Wi-Fi work fine. Let's troubleshoot this:
Check Ethernet Cable: Ensure the Ethernet cable you're using is properly connected and not damaged. Try using a different cable to rule out any issues with the connection.
Restart Your Router: Sometimes, a simple restart of the router can resolve connectivity issues, especially if it's not providing internet to your laptop despite the Ethernet connection showing as "connected."
Network Troubleshooter:
Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Status.
Click on Network Troubleshooter and follow the prompts. This can automatically detect and fix many common network problems.
Reinstall Ethernet Adapter:
Go to Device Manager > Network Adapters.
Right-click on your USB to Ethernet adapter and select Uninstall device.
Restart your laptop. Windows will automatically reinstall the driver for the adapter when it restarts.
Check IP Configuration:
Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Ethernet.
Make sure that your IP settings are set to "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically."
Update Network Drivers:
Visit the Device Manager, right-click on your Ethernet adapter, and select Update driver.
Alternatively, go to the HP support page for your model, download, and install the latest network drivers.
Disable and re-enable the adapter:
Go to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings.
Right-click on your Ethernet connection and select Disable, wait a few seconds, and then select Enable.
Reference: HP PCs - Troubleshooting Wireless Network and Internet (Windows 10) | HP® Support
Let me know how it goes, and feel free to reach out if you need more help! 😊
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