Ethernet connection tells me "unidentified network"

Beachloveriow

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Hi everyone,

I have been searching the internet for two days for a solution to this problem and I just cannot for the life of me figure it out.

I have a D-Link DSL-3680 router provided by Talk Talk (UK). I can connect wirelessly and thats fine.

However, I wish to connect my Windows 8.1 via the ethernet LAN setting because WiFi is not very stable in the rural area where I live.

I previously had a wired connection via a Netgear router. I set this up while i was waiting for Talk Talk to send me a replacement router, so I know I can get a wired connection.

The problem Im having is the wired connection tells me *Unidentified Network*

This is what I have tried so far .

1. run the troubleshooter - it tells me to reset the netgear router - I dont have the netgear router . Its the D-Link router :mad:

2. Made sure ip.v 4 and ip.v6 are set to automatically detect IP address.

3. done all the usual check on the wires , the ethernet card , updated drivers ect .

4. Checked in CMD prompt by typing ipconfig all .......I can see the ip.v4 IP addresses look different ?

Windows seems to have the settings for the previous router(netgear) and I dont know how to get windows to forget the previous router and find the D-link router :(

Thank you in advance
 

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    PCSpecialist.co.uk
    CPU
    Intel i5 4690 Haswell
    Motherboard
    Asus H818 Plus
    Memory
    Kingston 8 gig DDR3 single channel
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon R9 200
    Sound Card
    onboard
    Keyboard
    Sidewinder
    Internet Speed
    6 Meg :(
    Browser
    google chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows defender
    Other Info
    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2
    802.11n Wireless LAN card
Looks like you are connecting to two networks. The OS is probably trying to "Bridge" the two connections. Do not worry about the "Unidentified Network". If it works when you only connect to either Wifi or LAN. Then leave well enough alone. Usually you will see this statement from third party Internet Security software.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Linux Mint 17.2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satellite C850D-st3nx1
    CPU
    AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon (tm) HD Graphics 1.40 GHZ
    Memory
    12GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon™ HD 7310 Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    Crucial M500 240GB SSD
    Mouse
    Logitech M525
    Internet Speed
    45/6 - ATT U-Verse
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    None needed. It is Linux.
    Other Info
    Arris NVG589 Gateway; Router - Cisco RV320; Switch - Netgear GS108 8-Port Switch & Trendnet TEG-S50g 5-Port Switch; Access Points - Engenius ECB350, Trendnet TEW-638APB; NAS - Lenovo ix2-4; Printer - Brother HL-2280DW; Air Print Server - Lantronix XPrintServer

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