If there’s no Ethernet controller in the Device Manager, it probably means it’s disabled. If you haven’t disabled the adapter manually, it can happen due to a power surge which can cause the network component to be disabled. This article discusses what to do if you see no Ethernet adapter in Device Manager.

Why is my Ethernet adapter not showing up?

We have gathered a few things that may trigger this Ethernet adapter issue. The leading causes include the following:

A disabled device – This may be the most fundamental issue since if Ethernet is disabled on your computer, you may not expect to be able to use it. Power issues – The Ethernet adapter can automatically get disabled due to a power surge or other power-related reasons. Network card issues – It could be because you have installed an older network card driver on your computer. Bad connections – The Ethernet cable may have been improperly connected for some users.

Regardless of what causes these problems, it would be best if you successfully fixed them using the solutions we recommend below.

How can I fix the Ethernet adapter if it’s not showing?

Before venturing into any of these solutions, we recommend the following if you can’t find the Ethernet adapter in the Device Manager:

Restart your computer Reconnect the Ethernet cables

1. Show hidden devices

2. Reset Winsock

3. Clean up network devices

Once done, restart your computer and verify whether the Ethernet port is still not showing in the Device Manager if that’s the case, head to the next solution.

4. Change power management settings

5. Enable the ethernet adapter

6. Reset BIOS

The LAN card may be defective if your Ethernet is not showing up in Device Manager, even after following all the steps. You can either replace the card or get a USB ethernet adapter. Please let us know what fix helped you resolve the issue in the comments below. Also, remember to leave there any other questions or suggestions that you may have.

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