Windows Ethernet Driver Windows 11. Press Win+I to open Windows Settings. First, press the Windows key and type "Device Manager" to find and open it.
In the search box on the taskbar, enter device manager, then select Device Manager. Check to see if that fixes your connection problem. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into your computer and the other into your router or modem.
Run the built-in network troubleshooter, located here: Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.
The option will allow users to provide drivers to install Ethernet and Wi-Fi adapters.
Doing this will delete and then reinstall the Ethernet adapter, and reset various network settings to. In Settings, click "Windows Update" in the sidebar, then select "Advanced Options." In Advanced Options, scroll down and click "Optional Updates." In Optional Updates, click the "Driver Updates" section header to expand it. Check to see if that fixes your connection problem.