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"Ethernet" doesn't have a valid ip configuration error disappears when plugged to a wifi extender but is present when plugged to the router

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2022-10-03T10:55:36+00:00

Title says it all. Got this issue all of a sudden. My ethernet works on an extender but not the router itself pls help

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity

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  1. David-M 110.2K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-10-03T11:37:58+00:00

    Hi FluffyComet7611.

    I'm David, and I'm happy to help you.

    Have you tried restarting your router?

    Unplug from the outlet for 10 seconds and plugin again.

    Even if it is working on other devices, this procedure can solve this type of problem.

    If it persists, reset the network settings:

    1. Press "Windows + I" and select "Network & Internet > Advanced network settings";
    2. Select "Network Reset";
    3. Select "Reset Now", and at the confirmation screen, select "Yes";

    Note: The PC will need to be restarted.

    1. Now open Start and type cmd;
    2. Right-click on "Command Prompt" in the result list and select "Run as administrator";
    3. At the Command Prompt, type the following commands one at a time and press Enter:

    netsh int ip reset

    netsh winsock reset

    ipconfig /release

    ipconfig /renew

    ipconfig /flushdns

    1. Restart your PC and see if the issue is resolved.

    If it persists, reinstall the network driver.

    Before starting the procedure, go to the support area of your computer manufacturer's website and download the latest network driver.

    (If you cannot find it, let me know the manufacturer and model of your computer)

    Uninstall the current driver:

    1. Open "Device Manager" (Windows + X and select Device Manager);
    2. Expand "Network adapters";
    3. Right-click on the adapter and select "Uninstall device";

    (It may have more than one adapter, if you don't identify the correct one, send a screenshot "Windows + Shift + S")

    1. On the confirmation screen, check "Delete the driver software for this device" and click "Ok";
    2. Restart the PC.

    Install the driver you downloaded from the manufacturer.

    I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions.

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