{"id":1067,"date":"2022-08-08T06:30:48","date_gmt":"2022-08-08T06:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/?p=1067"},"modified":"2022-10-25T09:59:50","modified_gmt":"2022-10-25T09:59:50","slug":"ubuntu-ethernet-not-working","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techactiv.com\/ubuntu-ethernet-not-working\/","title":{"rendered":"[Solved] Ubuntu Ethernet Not Working (Here’s the Fixes!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ubuntu is the 3rd most used operating system on the market. It’s popular due to its open-source platform on Linux. Unfortunately, it lacks a couple of things hindering it from a bigger market share. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, it’s not a friendly-user operating system which makes it difficult for a casual user to work on. With this in mind, we layout in this article how to fix your Ethernet on Ubuntu if it’s not working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>How To Fix Ubuntu Ethernet Not Working<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ethernet works as any other system would use in Ubuntu. Simply plug in your Ethernet cable and the operating system or network module will automatically set up the network settings for your computer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If there are no issues with your network configuration, the wired network icon (settings) is displayed on the top bar with three dots. This icon indicates that your computer is in the process of establishing a connection. Once you are connected, these dots will disappear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if the icon doesn’t disappear, it may result in a warning icon indicating issues with your network. In this case, make sure that the ethernet cable is snuggly plugged in. Next, ensure that one end of the cable should be plugged into the rectangular Ethernet (network) port on your computer, and the other end into a switch. Router, or network wall socket. <\/strong>For laptops, the Ethernet port is often located at the side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Troubleshooting the problem behind your Ethernet when using Ubuntu as your operating system should begin like with any other OS, beginning with the basics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When we say ‘The Basics’ we mean checking the common culprit. Factors that cause ethernet issues with any computer. That includes power, cables, ports, connectivity, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Check Your Router, Modem, and Wi-Fi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before deciding to blame it on Ubuntu, we recommend checking other factors that work with your Ethernet including the Router or Modem. If you have other devices that you can use to connect to the same Router or Modem, then do so. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using these devices, verify if you can browse the internet. If you can’t browse the internet, then the issue here is not with Ubuntu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the problem is with your Router or Modem, try restarting these devices. To restart, simply power your device OFF and wait for 10 seconds. After that, you can power them back again and check if that fixes the issue.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a Modem to Wireless Router setup, turn both devices OFF and wait for 10 seconds. Power up your Modem first and wait for 20 seconds to initialize the connection. After that, you can then power up your Router.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For desktops and laptops that are connected wirelessly, check if the wireless capability of your computer is enabled and is connected to your wireless router. This might seem silly to check, but some overlook this case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, check if your Ethernet cable is not cut. Ensure that the LED for both Ethernet ports found on your computer and your modem or router is blinking green and orange. If one color is not blinking, then there could be an issue with the cable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If both colors are not lighting up at all then your Ethernet cable is definitely cut. In this case, use a new Ethernet cable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Check Network Settings in NetworkManager<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In Ubuntu, NetworkManager is the brains behind automatically setting up network device settings. Including both wired and wireless connections. If the troubleshooting steps we mentioned above did not do the job for you, then the next step you need to do is to work with NetworkManager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But before anything else, you need to ensure that you have an internet connection or connection to your local area network. Otherwise, tampering with the connection settings may cause more problems for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re not confident and have doubts to do this step, then we recommend getting an IT professional to fix the problem for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this step, you will be restarting your network interface. This will also restart your computer’s network hardware which should fix any ethernet porting problems.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To start, open a command prompt and type the following commands;<\/p>\n\n\n\n