Solved Strange network issue (wired)

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Hello,

I have a clean w8 install with latest updates. I plugged the computer into LAN via standard ethernet cable and everything looked alright, however, it seems that there is some problem with downloading files (be it through browser or a different service, such as win update). Usually the download starts normally, downloading about 5-7 megabytes, but then the download freezes, as if the internet connection had disconnected. Thing is, it hadn't, I can still browse websites and ping hosts. The downloading sometimes randomly resumes for another 700 kilobytes to 2 megabytes, though generally not more. Other computers not running windows 8 in the LAN do not have this issue, which leads me to believe it's not connected to router nor ISP.

Sometimes, it also fails to load a webpage, hanging untill a manual refresh is performed or untill I replug the ethernet cable.

Things I have tried:

- Update ethernet drivers
- Try different speed & duplex
- Update windows to the latest
- Disable windows firewall and smartscreen

Has anyone encountered a similar issue? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 

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First, I would change the speed and duplex for Auto Negotiation since if you set Half Duplex this can cause packet collision which result in an unstable connection.

Try to boot your machine into Safe Mode with Networking as this can see if a third party application is causing issues. Also please run a full system scan with your Anti-Virus and Malwarebytes to ensure that you machine is free from malware as this can affect network performance - Malwarebytes : Free anti-malware download

To boot your machine into safe mode please follow this tutorial (OPTION THREE ONLY) - http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2757-safe-mode-start-windows-8-a.html

Note   Note
Please replace all references of 'Safe Mode' with 'Safe Mode with Networking'



Many Thanks,
Josh :)
 

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Hello Josh, thanks for your answer.

I'm afraid the problem persists even in safe mode with networking, I will run malware bytes, but I do not believe this could be caused by malicious software, I had not installed or ran any programs before running into the issue.
 

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If you are confident that the machine is free from malware then try to change the cable as well as the port that you are using on the router since that could be an issue. May I ask, how long is the cable ? It may be a silly question but ethernet cables have a maximum length of 100M and anything more the connection will begin to severely degrade.

Hope This Helps,
Josh :)
 

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    Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit ; Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard
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    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 2400 @ 3.10GHz
    Motherboard
    Foxconn H67MP-S/-V/H67MP (CPU 1)
    Memory
    8.0GB DDR3 @ 665MHz (2GBx4)
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon HD 6800 Series (Sapphire/PCPartner)
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    SMB1930NW + AOC 2243W
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900 + 1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    977GB Seagate ST31000524AS ATA Device (SATA)
    250GB WD iSCSI attached drive
    PSU
    750W PSU
    Case
    Novatech Night
    Keyboard
    Dell Standard PS/2 Keyboard
    Mouse
    R.A.T 7 Gaming Mouse
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Other Info
    Optiarc DVD RW AD-5260S ATA Device
The cable is only about 4m long, I can take a laptop with win7 on it, plug in the cable and the connection works flawlessly. Unfortunately I do not have the access into the router settings right now, but seeing as it works for other devices with the same router settings and the same cable (just switching the cable from one device to other), it leads me to believe this issue has to originate somewhere in windows 8. Any further ideas?
 

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This may be a physical issue however I cannot be for certain.

If you can, try to connect to a different network using the ethernet cable. (Possible a friend or relatives? ) This can help determine if it is your NIC causing the issue. Since Safe mode yielded no difference I am confident that Windows itself is the issue. Drivers are still a possible cause.

Josh :)
 

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    Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit ; Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 2400 @ 3.10GHz
    Motherboard
    Foxconn H67MP-S/-V/H67MP (CPU 1)
    Memory
    8.0GB DDR3 @ 665MHz (2GBx4)
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon HD 6800 Series (Sapphire/PCPartner)
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    SMB1930NW + AOC 2243W
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900 + 1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    977GB Seagate ST31000524AS ATA Device (SATA)
    250GB WD iSCSI attached drive
    PSU
    750W PSU
    Case
    Novatech Night
    Keyboard
    Dell Standard PS/2 Keyboard
    Mouse
    R.A.T 7 Gaming Mouse
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Other Info
    Optiarc DVD RW AD-5260S ATA Device
Thank you Josh, I think I figured this out.

Long ago, this MAC address was used on this router on a win 7 device, so there may have been some hidden settings that were left there since then and conflicted with win 8 way of doing things. I have changed the MAC address to the same one as the other working laptop uses and this seems to have resolved the issue. (for now, fingers crossed.) If anything goes wrong again, I'll be sure to get back here :)
 

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You changed a MAC address? :what:

As far as i'm aware that is not possible, however if what ever you did is working then keep it that way ;)

Josh :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit ; Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 2400 @ 3.10GHz
    Motherboard
    Foxconn H67MP-S/-V/H67MP (CPU 1)
    Memory
    8.0GB DDR3 @ 665MHz (2GBx4)
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon HD 6800 Series (Sapphire/PCPartner)
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    SMB1930NW + AOC 2243W
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900 + 1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    977GB Seagate ST31000524AS ATA Device (SATA)
    250GB WD iSCSI attached drive
    PSU
    750W PSU
    Case
    Novatech Night
    Keyboard
    Dell Standard PS/2 Keyboard
    Mouse
    R.A.T 7 Gaming Mouse
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Other Info
    Optiarc DVD RW AD-5260S ATA Device
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