Cant connect to internet with new ethernet cable.

SwiggitySwooty97

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Jul 15, 2016
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So i recently ordered a new 100ft ethernet cable along with a new motherboard (MSI 970). I installed the drivers that came on the cd but i cant connect to the internet. Using my sisters ethernet cable, which was the one i used for most of my PCs lifetime, works just fine but with an unidentified network labled in the network and sharing center window.

I apologize in advance for not understanding any common terms or procedures im quite new to forums and pc building in general.
 
Solution
If you bought a straight through cable, you might need a crossover cable. Though, auto MDIX would solve this problem. See if your Ethernet card supports auto-mdix or your router.