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I've searched far and wide for my problem but can't seem to find an answer. About a year ago I built my first ever PC. I connected it via ethernet cable, directly from my router to my PC. However as of late, when I turn on my PC it would cause the entire network to stop responding and drop the connection for all devices within a few minutes of being on. Which would cause me to unplug and restart both the router and modem for the internet to work again on all devices. I've singled it out to this single PC as it only happens when the computer is turned on. I installed a wireless network card to connect to the wi-fi, and that doesn't make my internet crash, and I can browse freely on it with no disruptions to the internet on the other devices, and it seems to only happen when it's plugged in via ethernet cable. Is there any way to solve this, as the wi-fi in my house is fairly weak, and I'd much rather connect via ethernet cable. Any help on this would be much appreciated. Thanks!

 

Computer:

Asrock Z97 Exteme4

Intel 4690K

16GB DDR3

 

Router: 

Netgear R6220

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sounds like your ethernet card is causing some kind of short in the network.

Did you give your pc a static IP or DHCP?

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Sounds like IP confliction? 

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I would check your IP configuration on the wired port on your computer.  Make sure that it is using DHCP and not a static IP.  If your computer is using the same IP as your router, it would confuse your router and network.

 

Do you have more than one router on your network?  For example, some DSL/Cable modems are also routers and then people add an after market wireless router later.

 

Have you changed cables recently?  Try a different ethernet cable as you might have an issue with it or it could possible be a cross-over cable (wired for bridging) rather than a regular cable.

 

 

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2 minutes ago, Zeras said:

I would check your IP configuration on the wired port on your computer.  Make sure that it is using DHCP and not a static IP.  If your computer is using the same IP as your router, it would confuse your router and network.

 

Do you have more than one router on your network?  For example, some DSL/Cable modems are also routers and then people add an after market wireless router later.

 

Have you changed cables recently?  Try a different ethernet cable as you might have an issue with it or it could possible be a cross-over cable (wired for bridging) rather than a regular cable.

 

 

How would I check my IP configuration?

 

As for the router I only have the one as the modem box is just a box. 

 

As for the cables, I've tried 3 different sets of them, so I don't think it's the cables either. 

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2 minutes ago, xxthaoxx said:

How would I check my IP configuration?

 

As for the router I only have the one as the modem box is just a box. 

 

As for the cables, I've tried 3 different sets of them, so I don't think it's the cables either. 

On Windows, go into Network Connections and find your wired connection.  Right-click on it and select Properties.  Then select the line that says "Internet Protocol Version 4" or something similar.  Then click the Properties button and it should pull up your settings for that port.  It should be set to "Obtain an IP address automatically".

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6 minutes ago, xxthaoxx said:

How would I check my IP configuration?

 

As for the router I only have the one as the modem box is just a box. 

 

As for the cables, I've tried 3 different sets of them, so I don't think it's the cables either. 

On the back of your router, which port are you connecting to?  You should be plugged into one of the multiple hub/switch ports, not the single-color (yellow?) port.  

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