Globe icon instead of ethernet or wifi icon in system tray issue

tonino241824 · Mar 9, 2024

idgat said:
Failing ethernet card? Get a USB wifi dongle and test with that Bought 0one, will be here next week.

You could also create a Linux boot USB (Mint is a good flavour) and test the wifi connection with that.

What shows up in Device Manager for Network - when the wifi is working, and also when it is not? Plz be more specific.

EDIT Any outstanding (driver) updates? (Settings > Windows Updates > Advanced Options > Optional Updates) Updated my network adapter, issue still here.

tonino241824 · Mar 9, 2024

Flashorn said:
Looks more and more like Network card. Is coming next week
Is the notebook still on warranty? no
if not, can you replace it manually? next week.

tonino241824 · Mar 9, 2024

Flashorn said:
Which Lenovo notebook do you have? (full name) Lenovo idea pad 3.
It is better to have more info if possible.
Is it the same with cable as with wifi or just with cable? happens with cable and without. This is a known issue with laptops if you google it.
If just cable, try another cable CAT 6 or 7. Its cable and wifi, doubt it is cable.

thx for helping me guys. Appreciate it.

idgat · Mar 9, 2024

Bit hard to reply to specific aspects because of the unconventional way OP has used the reply option, but, let's try ....

"Looks more and more like Network card. Is coming next week"

Bit premature to be ordering a network card without other tests? Or do you mean a USB dongle rather than a "network card"? In any case, most laptops have a (non replaceable) network chip as part of the motherboard rather than a separate network "card"?

What actually is coming "next week" (description, make, model, brand)?

tonino241824 · Mar 9, 2024

idgat said:
Bit hard to reply to specific aspects because of the unconventional way OP has used the reply option, but, let's try ....

"Looks more and more like Network card. Is coming next week"

Bit premature to be ordering a network card without other tests? Or do you mean a USB dongle rather than a "network card"? In any case, most laptops have a (non replaceable) network chip as part of the motherboard rather than a separate network "card"?

What actually is coming "next week" (description, make, model, brand)

what I have coming is a usb

idgat said:
Bit hard to reply to specific aspects because of the unconventional way OP has used the reply option, but, let's try ....

"Looks more and more like Network card. Is coming next week"

Bit premature to be ordering a network card without other tests? Or do you mean a USB dongle rather than a "network card"? In any case, most laptops have a (non replaceable) network chip as part of the motherboard rather than a separate network "card"?

What actually is coming "next week" (description, make, model, brand)?

USB 3.1 Type C USB-C 3 Port Hub with Gigabite Ethernet Network LAN Adapter | eBay. How would you like me to respond to these questions plz so i can help with this issue?

BamaInArk · Mar 9, 2024

How do you normally connect to your network/internet? Via ethernet cable from the router or Wifi? Not sure I've seen this answered.

Berton · Mar 9, 2024

glasskuter said:
it always no internet from the POE

Is that Wireless DSL with a dish or antenna outside connecting to the Modem via the Power over Ethernet cable?

tonino241824 · Mar 9, 2024

BamaInArk said:
How do you normally connect to your network/internet? Via ethernet cable from the router or Wifi? Not sure I've seen this answered.

Ethernet cable from router to laptop via usb type c dongle which has a rj45 slot that I use.

Berton · Mar 9, 2024

tonino241824 said:
USB 3.1 Type C USB-C 3 Port Hub with Gigabite Ethernet Network LAN Adapter | eBay.

That is actually a Gigabit speed, 8 bits = 1 Byte. I keep a similar adapter on hand and in my toolkit

tonino241824 · Mar 9, 2024

Berton said:
Is that Wireless DSL with a dish or antenna outside connecting to the Modem via the Power over Ethernet cable?

No.

tonino241824 · Mar 9, 2024

i recently installed this OS a few weeks ago and created an image. Should I do a restore?

Berton · Mar 9, 2024

tonino241824 said:
No.

That was a reply to glasskuter.

BamaInArk · Mar 9, 2024

tonino241824 said:
Ethernet cable from router to laptop via usb type c dongle which has a rj45 slot that I use.

Okay. Now you need to verify whether the loss of connectivity is at the laptop(hardware) or further up the chain like the router itself or the ISP connection. Can you connect via wireless from the laptop? If so connect that way and see if you continue to lose connection. This may help eliminate the ethernet connection as a possible issue.

tonino241824 · Mar 9, 2024

BamaInArk said:
Okay. Now you need to verify whether the loss of connectivity is at the laptop(hardware) or further up the chain like the router itself or the ISP connection. Can you connect via wireless from the laptop? If so connect that way and see if you continue to lose connection. This may help eliminate the ethernet connection as a possible issue.

I lose connection both hard wired and via wifi. Router was replaced yesterday by verizon as i thought of these things.

glasskuter · Mar 9, 2024

Berton said:
s that Wireless DSL with a dish or antenna outside connecting to the Modem via the Power over Ethernet cable?

Sure is. No separate modem, though. Wireless antenna to POE to router. Sorry, @tonino241824 . I didn't mean for my response to interfere with your thread.

tonino241824 · Mar 9, 2024

glasskuter said:
Sure is. No separate modem, though. Wireless antenna to POE to router. Sorry, @tonino241824 . I didn't mean for my response to interfere with your thread.

No worries.

Berton · Mar 9, 2024

glasskuter said:
Sure is. No separate modem, though. Wireless antenna to POE to router. Sorry, @tonino241824 . I didn't mean for my response to interfere with your thread.

I was just looking for a little clarity, I use Wireless DSL and a Modem was furnished which provides the PoE.

Flashorn · Mar 9, 2024

Thanks. In case you need too.

markw51 · Mar 9, 2024

idgat said:
Bit hard to reply to specific aspects because of the unconventional way OP has used the reply option, but, let's try ....

"Looks more and more like Network card. Is coming next week"

Bit premature to be ordering a network card without other tests? Or do you mean a USB dongle rather than a "network card"? In any case, most laptops have a (non replaceable) network chip as part of the motherboard rather than a separate network "card"?

What actually is coming "next week" (description, make, model, brand)?

Don't most laptops have a 2230 WiFi card these days?