Ethernet doesnt work?

Question

i just got cable internet but the ethernet doesnt work

i just got a brand new cord but i plugged it in

and it didnt do anything

any ideas?

Answer 1

Check if the ethernet card is working fine.

In device manager, is ir with a ? or ! or a red X?? If yes, The hardware needs to be installed with new drivers or needs to be enabled. If it is enabled & yet you can not go online, I suggest you call your ISP for Troubleshooting as there is a long list of check this, if not this try this...if not this try this...if not this try this...if not this try this...

You never know, it could be something as lose connection or the fact that the modem wasn't turned on or something complex which might require you to change Hardware..

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