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My PC is intermittently, very occasionally, losing internet access. When this happens, I'm still showing a physical connection and the IP and gateway address are still present in IP config. I'm unable to ping the gateway. It remains available to other devices on the network. Usually the connection will start working again, but if not, resetting the connection will resolve the issue.
I'm running over powerline adaptors but this has been rock solid for years and no other devices on the same powerline network are having issues (including another PC ten feet away in the same room). I've replaced the powerline adaptors at either end to be on the safe side, I've also replaced the ethernet cables, and I've updated the NIC drivers. I've even disabled all power saving options on the NIC. I'm running out of ideas. It feels like I've narrowed it down to a problem with the PC, but I'm struggling to think what would cause this. Any thoughts please?
I'm running over powerline adaptors but this has been rock solid for years and no other devices on the same powerline network are having issues (including another PC ten feet away in the same room). I've replaced the powerline adaptors at either end to be on the safe side, I've also replaced the ethernet cables, and I've updated the NIC drivers. I've even disabled all power saving options on the NIC. I'm running out of ideas. It feels like I've narrowed it down to a problem with the PC, but I'm struggling to think what would cause this. Any thoughts please?