Dropping LAN connection

Buffalufacus · Jul 8, 2014

So, recently I have been having an issue where my desktop (wired connection to my wireless router) drops internet signal for no reason. The windows network symbol is normal, no ! or red X. I can take the ethernet cable from my desktop and plug it into another computer and it works fine, as well as my wireless works. I have assigned a Static IP to my desktop, and all my drivers are up to date. From what I've briefly researched it seems like this may be a windows issue, but I wonder if anybody else has had this issue and has a solution without having to reinstall windows or something like that.

schwatzz · Jul 9, 2014

Trying cloning the mac address of the pc you used to log into your ISP into your router if you're using a PPPOE connection.

Buffalufacus · Jul 9, 2014

I'm not exactly sure how to do that. I reset my internet settings, ran virus scans and cccleaner, and nothing popped up. After I reset my internet settings, my browsers work. I dont have any proxys running. I know it's not an internet issue because I can play online games while my browser is broken.

My system is an Asus RT n56u router with a windows 8.1 system. The router has the latest firmware, and windows is updated. I have my WAN settings set to Auto IP so maybe there's a fix in these settings?

schwatzz · Jul 9, 2014

Perhaps try removing the static IP and set it to auto obtain. MAC address cloning is done in your router, however after further thought I don't think that is the problem in your situation.

Buffalufacus · Jul 9, 2014

Well I had it set to auto obtain and still ran into the issue.

schwatzz · Jul 9, 2014

Check your MTU setting http://www.richard-slater.co.uk/archives/2009/10/23/change-your-mtu-under-vista-windows-7-or-windows-8/

Buffalufacus · Jul 18, 2014

I attempted to do that, but it may have been a bit over my head. Anybody else have suggestions? It didnt happen for a few days, until today. I have a solid ping to the websites I'm trying to open, but can't do it in any browser. I'm running out of ideas since this has never been a problem before, which is why I'm thinking it could be a windows update issue.

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