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[VillaiNPC]

I’ve been experiencing a shit load of problems recently with my Router and one that’s still occuring is when I plug the second Ethernet Adapter in the Internet becomes unresponsive but when I take it out the internet goes back to normal. It’s not the cables or Ethernet Adapters as I’ve done multiple checks and they are brand new and so are the cables. (I had the same issue with the old ones I used)  I have also put the router into modem mode but I still get the same issue.

 

(the router has also been changed to a new one)

[King_of_Oz]

Might be your ISP being an dick. Call them, and see if they can help.

[jj9987]

Are you connecting two cables from your PC to the router or what?

[VillaiNPC]

1 minute ago, King_of_Oz said:

Might be your ISP being an dick. Call them, and see if they can help.

I have been on the phone with them for more than 24hrs this month and all they can do is call an engineer that doesn’t fix the issue but on Wednesday I have another engineer checking the boxes and stuff outside and down my road 

[VillaiNPC]

Just now, jj9987 said:

Are you connecting two cables from your PC to the router or what?

I’m using TP links but I have tried doing that

[intertan]

have a model #?

 

[IrwinAllen13]

Are you plugging both NIC's into the same network? This can create some problems if you don't configure the OS and network correctly.

What are you trying to accomplish with dual NIC's? Are you wanting access over two separate networks, or are you trying to create a redundant connection, or are you just simply trying to "bond" your two NIC's?

 

[VillaiNPC]

13 minutes ago, IrwinAllen13 said:

Are you plugging both NIC's into the same network? This can create some problems if you don't configure the OS and network correctly.

What are you trying to accomplish with dual NIC's? Are you wanting access over two separate networks, or are you trying to create a redundant connection, or are you just simply trying to "bond" your two NIC's?

 

I’m just trying to use wired connection throughout my house by using TP LINKS connecting them to the Router so I can connect the Ethernet to my laptop, PC and Console etc using the same Network

[VillaiNPC]

24 minutes ago, intertan said:

have a model #?

 

of the Ethernet Adapters?

 

model no: TL-PA7020P

[VillaiNPC]

1 hour ago, jj9987 said:

Are you connecting two cables from your PC to the router or what?

I’m using Ethernet Adapters that plug into the wall that’s connected to the Router and the other paired one connected next to my PC running the Ethernet into my PC so I can reach different floors without running an Ethernet cable throughout my house 

[IrwinAllen13]

Let me get this straight, you want to do a "Network Bridge" between two ethernet ports? If so, then Windows 10 should manage this for you. All you have to do is select both Network Interfaces and select a "Network Bridge." I do forget if DHCP is passed through the bridge in Windows. If it isn't then you might have to reconfigure this.

[VillaiNPC]

2 minutes ago, IrwinAllen13 said:

Let me get this straight, you want to do a "Network Bridge" between two ethernet ports? If so, then Windows 10 should manage this for you. All you have to do is select both Network Interfaces and select a "Network Bridge." I do forget if DHCP is passed through the bridge in Windows. If it isn't then you might have to reconfigure this.

google TL-PA7020P it will tell you what it does so you have a better understanding of what I am doing 

[IrwinAllen13]

Okay, I misread that original post. Do both powerline adapter ports have DHCP on them? (i.e. can you plug your desktop into either port and will it work)

 

Again, apologize for the confusion on my early posts.

[VillaiNPC]

8 minutes ago, IrwinAllen13 said:

Okay, I misread that original post. Do both powerline adapter ports have DHCP on them? (i.e. can you plug your desktop into either port and will it work)

 

Again, apologize for the confusion on my early posts.

I don’t know

[IrwinAllen13]

I would make sure that DHCP is able to work over both interfaces.

 

Just in case you are certain on how to test for DHCP, then here is a brief walk through.

 

1. Plug into the Ethernet Port in question

2. Launch a Commander Prompt (Assuming Windows at this point)

3. Press the "Windows Key" and "R" on your keyboard. A "Run" prompt should open up

4. type "CMD" and press "OK"

5. Type in "ipconfig/release && ipconfig/renew && ipconfig" - This command will be a bit overkill, but it will make sure that your PC isn't retaining the previously received IP Address that was assigned by your DHCP server.

6. Locate your Ethernet Adapter within the results. Typically Windows labels network adapters "Ethernet Adapter Local Area Connection"

7. Locate your IPv4 Address within your Ethernet Adapter results.

8. Now, ping the google DNS servers. In the same command prompt, type "ping 8.8.8.8" You should see "Reply from 8.8.8.8 ..."

9. Repeat for the other network interfaces.

 

[VillaiNPC]

21 minutes ago, IrwinAllen13 said:

I would make sure that DHCP is able to work over both interfaces.

 

Just in case you are certain on how to test for DHCP, then here is a brief walk through.

 

1. Plug into the Ethernet Port in question

2. Launch a Commander Prompt (Assuming Windows at this point)

3. Press the "Windows Key" and "R" on your keyboard. A "Run" prompt should open up

4. type "CMD" and press "OK"

5. Type in "ipconfig/release && ipconfig/renew && ipconfig" - This command will be a bit overkill, but it will make sure that your PC isn't retaining the previously received IP Address that was assigned by your DHCP server.

6. Locate your Ethernet Adapter within the results. Typically Windows labels network adapters "Ethernet Adapter Local Area Connection"

7. Locate your IPv4 Address within your Ethernet Adapter results.

8. Now, ping the google DNS servers. In the same command prompt, type "ping 8.8.8.8" You should see "Reply from 8.8.8.8 ..."

9. Repeat for the other network interfaces.

 

I still get the same issue even if I connected both Ethernet Adapters leading straight back into the router so would it even be a PC problem if it happens as soon as I plug another Ethernet Adapter in? Even when it’s not connected to anything other than the router 

[IrwinAllen13]

But when you are connected with your PC, does the secondary network interface on the TP link adapter pull a DHCP address. Depending on what that Network interface on the adapter is doing would help determine where the problem is. I doubt the problem is with your computer. We just need to use your computer for testing the network.

[IrwinAllen13]

Crap...It just hit me, are you using a total of 3 powerline adapters?

(i.e. 1 at the router, 1 by your PC, and perhaps a third that you want to install)

[VillaiNPC]

12 minutes ago, IrwinAllen13 said:

Crap...It just hit me, are you using a total of 3 powerline adapters?

(i.e. 1 at the router, 1 by your PC, and perhaps a third that you want to install)

I’m using 4 = 2 pairs of powerline Adapters 2 for my PC and 2 for my Console when I have one pair of powerline Adapters running already I cannot plug in another pair as it disconnects the internet and the lights at the back start flickering so I take the Ethernet cable out and the internet comes back on.

[IrwinAllen13]

It sounds like you are creating a loop in the network which is bad.

 

I don't have a ton of experience with powerline adapters, but enough to be dangerous.

 

My understanding is that you pretty much need a total of 3. Only one of the adapters needs to be plugged into the router. http://uk.tp-link.com/faq-1618.html

[VillaiNPC]

1 minute ago, IrwinAllen13 said:

It sounds like you are creating a loop in the network which is bad.

 

I don't have a ton of experience with powerline adapters, but enough to be dangerous.

 

My understanding is that you pretty much need a total of 3. Only one of the adapters needs to be plugged into the router. http://uk.tp-link.com/faq-1618.html

I’ll try with one plugged into the router and see if it works thanks for the advice will update in a sec