(Sorry for my bad English by the way) So I've been having this Alienware 17 gaming laptop for 2 years and I had no trouble with Ethernet connection until now. I think the reason is with the Ethernet port because the Ethernet connection works when I push really hard on the Ethernet cable.
Ethernet port seems broken
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webworkings
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If you have to manipulate it to get it to work, then either the port is damaged and needs replacing, the cable is damaged and needs to be replaced, or both of them do.
Prostar Computer
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Make sure it's not your cable. It's more common that these end up damaged or malfunctioning than the port. If it turns out to be the port, there's no easy fix for it.
ohiou_grad_2006
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If the port is in fact broken, something like this should do the trick.
https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Ethernet-Network-Adapter/dp/B00ET4KHJ2
https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Ethernet-Network-Adapter/dp/B00ET4KHJ2
Keithngan162
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It's not as fast if your Ethernet controller supports 10/100/1000 speeds. USB data transfer rates are a little slower and less consistent.
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