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


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.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    win 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo
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.
 

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  • OS
    win 11
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    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo
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)?
 

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    8GB
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    NVIDIA GeForce GT730
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    OOBE
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    HP Pavillion 15
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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
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?
 

My Computer

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  • OS
    win 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo
How do you normally connect to your network/internet? Via ethernet cable from the router or Wifi? Not sure I've seen this answered.
 

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    Win 7/10/11
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    PC/Desktop
    Other Info
    I'm a computer enthusiast so have quite a few systems that I run. More like an advanced hobby.
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?
 

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  • OS
    Win11 Pro RTM Version 24H2 Build 26100.4202
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    Dell Vostro 3400
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    Intel Core i5 11th Gen. 2.40GHz
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    12GB
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    256GB SSD NVMe M.2
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    Win11 Pro RTM Version 24H2 Build 26100.4202
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    Dell Vostro 5890
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    16GB
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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.
 

My Computer

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  • OS
    win 11
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    Laptop
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    Lenovo

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    Win11 Pro RTM Version 24H2 Build 26100.4202
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    Intel Core i5 11th Gen. 2.40GHz
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    12GB
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    256GB SSD NVMe M.2
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    Win11 Pro RTM Version 24H2 Build 26100.4202
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    Dell Vostro 5890
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    Intel Core i5 10th Gen. 2.90GHz
    Memory
    16GB
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    Onboard, no VGA, using a DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter
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    24" Dell
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    512GB SSD NVMe, 4TB Seagate HDD
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge
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    Windows Defender/Microsoft Security
i recently installed this OS a few weeks ago and created an image. Should I do a restore?
 

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  • OS
    win 11
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    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo

My Computers

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    Win11 Pro RTM Version 24H2 Build 26100.4202
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    Dell Vostro 3400
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 11th Gen. 2.40GHz
    Memory
    12GB
    Hard Drives
    256GB SSD NVMe M.2
  • Operating System
    Win11 Pro RTM Version 24H2 Build 26100.4202
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    PC/Desktop
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    Dell Vostro 5890
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    Intel Core i5 10th Gen. 2.90GHz
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    16GB
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    Onboard, no VGA, using a DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter
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    24" Dell
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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.
 

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    Win 7/10/11
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    I'm a computer enthusiast so have quite a few systems that I run. More like an advanced hobby.
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.
 

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  • OS
    win 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo
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.
 

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    DELL 0J37VM
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    32 gb
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    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
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    Benq 27
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    500w
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    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
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    Defender+MWB Premium
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    Benq 27
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    1TB Crucial nvme
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    Logitech wired
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    still too embarrassed to tell
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    System 3 is non compliant Dell 9020 i7-4770/24gb ram Win11 PRO 26100.4061
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.
 

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    Win11 Pro RTM Version 24H2 Build 26100.4202
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    Dell Vostro 3400
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    Intel Core i5 11th Gen. 2.40GHz
    Memory
    12GB
    Hard Drives
    256GB SSD NVMe M.2
  • Operating System
    Win11 Pro RTM Version 24H2 Build 26100.4202
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    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 5890
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    Intel Core i5 10th Gen. 2.90GHz
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    16GB
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    Onboard, no VGA, using a DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter
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    24" Dell
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    512GB SSD NVMe, 4TB Seagate HDD
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    Firefox, Edge
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    Windows Defender/Microsoft Security
Thanks. In case you need too.

 

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    windows 11 22631.5039
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    MSI Raider GE76
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    Core i9 12th gen 12900HK 2.9 MHz (overcloked: 3890.48)
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    MSI
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    32 Gigs DDR5-4800
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    nVidia RTX 3070 Ti / 8 Gigs DDR6
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    DYNAUDIO - Steelsries Arena 7- Sound Effects by Nahimic 3
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    17.3" 1920 x 1080 360 Hz 3 ms, IPS / Connected to MSI 32 inch curved @ 165 Hz
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    280 watts
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    MSI GE series
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    Steelseries
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    1000 Mbps
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    Firefox / Opera GX- Do not like Edge
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    Malwarebytes'
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    just ask.
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    16 Gigs DDR4 2400 Mhz
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    nVidia 1070 8GB RAM
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    DYNAUDIO / Nahimic 2
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    Firefox / Vivaldi
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    MalwareBytes'
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    none.
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?
 

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    Windows 11 build 10.0.26100.4061 / WSL 2 running Ubuntu
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    Dell Inspiron 14 5430
    CPU
    Intel i7-1355U
    Motherboard
    Dell 0GMW80
    Memory
    16GB
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    Intel Iris XE
    Sound Card
    Realtek
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    Dell 14", LG 32" Curved Wide screen monitor and LG Ultrawide 26"
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    Samsung 990 Pro 1TB NVME Gen 4 M.2 SSD
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    Dell
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    Dell KM3322W
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    Dell Trackpad or Dell KM3322W
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    Microsoft Surface Pro 7
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    Core i5 - 1035G4
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    Microsoft
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    8GB
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    Intel Iris Plus
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    Surface touch
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    128GB
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    Microsoft Arc Intellimouse
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Usually a Wireless adapter is 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax. 2230 is the size of a 256GB or 512GB SSD.

 

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System One System Two

  • OS
    Win11 Pro RTM Version 24H2 Build 26100.4202
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 3400
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 11th Gen. 2.40GHz
    Memory
    12GB
    Hard Drives
    256GB SSD NVMe M.2
  • Operating System
    Win11 Pro RTM Version 24H2 Build 26100.4202
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 5890
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 10th Gen. 2.90GHz
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Onboard, no VGA, using a DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" Dell
    Hard Drives
    512GB SSD NVMe, 4TB Seagate HDD
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender/Microsoft Security

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