Hidden network card

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chenneq Posted messages 2 Status Membre -
Good evening,
I have a little problem with the RJ45 ethernet.
My network card is visible by going to: view, show hidden devices.
Therefore, the wired connection is not possible and I have to use USB. When I use USB, the network card appears in the device manager. I no longer need to show hidden devices.
Can someone explain to me what steps to take to connect to my live box using only my ethernet cable?
Thank you in advance..
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dje-dje Posted messages 10538 Registration date   Status Modérateur Last intervention   759
 
Do you have any device with a yellow question mark in the device manager?

In theory, if the card is properly installed, you just need to plug the network cable into the Livebox and it should be fine.
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mikey29
 
Thank you for taking an interest in my problem.
No, I don't have a yellow exclamation mark.
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Reneal Posted messages 1349 Registration date   Status Membre Last intervention   455
 
Good evening, normally it's this one:
"high-speed local internet network"

you right-click on it then "properties" and check "show the icon......" it will appear in your taskbar.
you can also rename it (still right-click)
you can try to activate it (still right-click menu)

a question, is your ethernet port at the back of the PC integrated into the motherboard or is it a separate pci card? in the first case it must be enabled in the bios "onboard lan".
to know its exact specifications, download everest
once launched, choose "network" then "pci networks"

https://www.01net.com/telecharger/windows/Utilitaire/optimiseurs_et_tests/fiches/30729.html

to use the ethernet connection, you will need to delete the USB connection in the "tools" internet options menu then connections (the page should be empty of connections))
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shaka
 
Thank you, Reneal, for me it works to reactivate the card in the BIOS.
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Reneal Posted messages 1349 Registration date   Status Membre Last intervention   455
 
Good evening and congratulations!
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Machiaveli
 
Hello,

I have a REALTEK RTL8169/8110 Family Gigabit Ethernet NIC integrated into the motherboard.

The problem is that it has vanished from my network connections as well as from my device manager.
I can see it in the device manager by going to "View" and selecting "Show hidden devices".

I try to delete it, but Windows tells me that this action is impossible because the network card may be required for startup.

Could you please help me find a solution to my problem? Thank you.

Network card not found in either network connections or device manager??!!
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chenneq Posted messages 2 Status Membre
 
Hello,
I have essentially the same problem.
Ethernet card fixed on the motherboard that becomes a hidden device with no possible connection. The connection wizard says it cannot find any hardware to make the connection.
Curiously, in the hidden network devices, I have a Fast Ethernet card compatible with VIA and a Fast Ethernet PCI RealTek RTL8139 Family card, whereas in reality I only see one Ethernet port.
Likewise, it is impossible to delete the network card.
However, I can't find the onboard LAN option in the BIOS.
I read in a forum that deleting a registry key could solve the problem, but it concerns a key related to PCI. Does this key (HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\PCI) also pertain to cards integrated into the motherboard?
Thank you for your help.
Best regards.
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dje-dje Posted messages 10538 Registration date   Status Modérateur Last intervention   759
 
Is your network card recognized in the device manager?
Try removing it from the manager and restart your computer (This will uninstall it, and Windows will reinstall it on reboot)
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mikey29
 
My network card is recognized under the name of inventel gateway, which is the name of the livebox, but only when I am using the USB. If I unplug my USB, it shows my network card in the hidden devices. I can only right-click on properties, and there it says: network card. That's all.
How can I remove it another way?
And how can I check if it is active? I have doubts...
Thank you.
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dje-dje Posted messages 10538 Registration date   Status Modérateur Last intervention   759
 
This network card is a "virtual" card that allows your PC to use the Livebox via USB.
Do you have another network card? With an RJ45 connection? That is the one that needs to be properly installed in the device manager.
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mikey29
 
Yes, I have this card but how do I know if it works?
The orange light blinks behind when I plug in the Ethernet cable and my Livebox shows connection via Ethernet. In the device manager, I have no information about this card. Should I have some?
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dje-dje Posted messages 10538 Registration date   Status Modérateur Last intervention   759
 
If it's blinking, that's already good, it means it's operational.
It should be present in your device manager.
You can see how many network connections there are by looking in Start -> Settings -> Network connections
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mikey29
 
2. high-speed local internet network and internet gateway.
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mikey29
 
Tell me dje-dje: Is it possible to continue tomorrow because I start at 5 AM tomorrow morning.
Thank you
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mikey29
 
Good evening Reneal.
Thank you very much for also taking an interest in my issue. I'm really in a tough spot with this and the Orange technical service is unable to help me. Considering how much communication costs, it's crazy!!
But anyway, the main thing is to find competent and dedicated people. It's not flattery, just consideration for those who are trying to help.
In answer to your question, my ethernet port is indeed integrated into the motherboard, but I don't know if it's properly secured. I think it is because the USB ports right next to it are working.
I tried what you suggested with Everest, but I have a gray box in the device description as if it didn't exist.
If you have any other questions that could help you assist me, feel free to ask.
Thanks again.
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Reneal Posted messages 1349 Registration date   Status Membre Last intervention   455
 
Good evening, I think it is not enabled in the BIOS.
Give me the name of your motherboard so I can possibly tell you how to check that.
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