How to Fix Ethernet Properties An unexpected Error Occurred?

The internet is a popular source of obtaining information and performing various tasks. However, sometimes multiple modifications require to make these tasks work more orientally for us. Thus, the issue of Ethernet cable occurs if you are facing a similar issue then proceed through the below-written guidelines.

Uninstall and Install the Network Adapter Again

In case the user wishes to uninstall and install the network adapter again, then they can pursue the mentioned instructions.

• Hold the Win + R keys at the same time to launch the Run section.
• After that input ‘devmgmt.msc’ into it, then hit the OK button to launch the Device Manager.
• Reach the Device Manager, spread out the Networks adapters field.
• Select the Network adapter, and right-click on it, then choose the Uninstall Device option.
• When the verification section comes, select the Uninstall option.
• After uninstalling, reach the Device Manager, choose the Action option.
• You should select the ‘Scan for hardware’ modifications.
• Windows will start the scanning system for hardware modifies and add the network adapter to the list.
• Now, launch the Internet properties and look for any perfections.

Upgrade Ethernet Adapter Driver

In case the user wants to upgrade the Ethernet adapter driver, then abide by the provided steps.

• Go to the Start and enter Device into it then hit the Enter key.
• After that, select the Device Manager option.
• Reach the Device Manager, spread out the Network adapters field.
• Select the Ethernet adapter, and right-click on it, then choose the Update Driver.
• In the fresh screen, select the option ‘Search for updated driver software automatically’.
• Windows will start scanning the internet for any awaiting driver update and download the driver.
• After installing, reboot the system and look for any perfections.

Turn off IPv6

In case the user wishes to turn off the IPv6, then they can pursue the mentioned instructions.

• Hold the Win + R keys at the same time to launch the Run section.
• Thereafter, input ‘control’ and select the OK option to launch the Control Panel.
• Go to the Control Panel and select the Network and Internet option then choose the Network and Sharing Center option.
• Reach the left-hand side panel, choose the ‘ Change adapter settings.’
• Select the Ethernet adapter, and right-click on it, then choose the Properties option.
• Navigate to the Network section, move down Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6), and untick the box.
• Choose the OK option to apply the changes.
• Shut the Control Panel and reboot the system.
• Once reboot the system, select Ethernet adapter and right-click on it, then choose the Properties option.
• Now, look whether you are capable of making needed changes without the error.

Look at DNS Server Address

In case the user wants to look at the DNS server address, then abide by the provided steps.

• Select the Start and input ‘control’ into it and choose the Control Panel.
• Reach the ‘Network and Internet’ option and then Network and Sharing Center.
• On the left-hand side panel, choose the Change adapter settings option.
• Select the Ethernet network adapter option and right-click on it, then choose the Properties option.
• Twice click on the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
• Then choose ‘Use the following DNS server addresses:’ Input the pursuing DNS server address in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server section respectively: 
  • 8.8.8.8
  • 8.8.84.4
• Select the OK button to apply the changes.
• Finally, attempt to access the internet and look for any perfections.

Ava Williams is a McAfee product expert and has been working in the technology industry since 2002. As a technical expert, Ava has written technical blogs, manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites such as mcafee.com/activate.

Source : Ethernet