Sometimes the wireless network does not work as well as we would like. It may even happen that they stop going altogether. It may be due to a problem with the device we use to navigate, but also with the router. Even other devices may be generating interference. What can you do if your laptop’s Wi-Fi isn’t working and you can only connect via cable? We are going to talk to you about several options.
We are going to show you from the simplest options to others in which you would have to make some small installation or change. The goal is for you to be able to connect your PC via network cable and achieve a stable Internet connection, with an adequate speed for your daily life on the Internet.
Connect a laptop via cable
Maybe you are too far away from the access point, so the wireless network could go bad. It may even happen that the Wi-Fi network is saturated and, although you can connect, the speed is not adequate and you prefer to connect via Ethernet cable. You will see that there are several alternatives that you will be able to take into account.
Use the Ethernet port
The first thing you can do, the most basic thing, is to use the Ethernet port that your laptop probably has. You just have to connect it via Ethernet cable to the router and you would have Internet, without depending on wireless networks. A direct connection that would allow good stability and speed to be achieved.
Of course, in order to connect it without problems, you will need to have access to that cable and the router or access point. Also, perhaps your computer does not have an Ethernet network card or it only works up to Fast Ethernet, which will limit the speed to 100 Mbps. Don’t worry, since there are other alternatives that we are going to show you.
Buy an adapter
An alternative is to buy an Ethernet adapter for your laptop. It is a small device that you will be able to connect via USB, so that it allows you to connect a network cable and access the Internet. There are some that are the size of a pendrive, while others can be larger, even to connect them to the motherboard.
If you are going to buy an Ethernet adapter, it is important that you make sure that you are purchasing a device with guarantees. Check the maximum speed they support and purchase a guaranteed model, from a reliable brand, so that the connection works correctly and avoid limitations.
Improve cable installation
You may not be able to directly connect a cable from the router to the computer. This can happen if you are too far from the device, for example. In this case, and if you can only connect by cable, you will have different alternatives to achieve this. They all involve having another access point that is closer and to which you can connect.
For example, you will be able to use PLC devices. They work through electrical wiring, so you can carry the connection from one area to another. You just have to make sure you have a model that has an Ethernet port, so you can connect it by cable. You can also use a repeater or a Mesh system that has an Ethernet port.
In short, there are different alternatives to connect your laptop to the Internet when you can only connect via cable and Wi-Fi has stopped working. Sometimes you will have to perform a small installation or use an additional device.
