how do I fix inspiron 660s Ethernet port?
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Use a USB to RJ45 adapter. You get the same result. Try to find USB3 version. It is a faster. Should not cost more than few dollars, and it is much cheaper than fixing broken Ethernet port. If not physically damaged make sure you have the right driver.
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Hello. That's probably over my tech level but.......you'll have to determine whether it is the physical port, where you plug it in, or an internal connection running from inside the computer, yea I know, no easy feat. Now, it could be your ethernet cable, try another cable first. I would go to the manual and see if there is a "replace your ethernet port". These things are usually pretty sturdy. Try everything else before trying to change out hardware. For what is worth.West
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Yes to Ethernet pass through. The port is 10/100. You need the T42 to get gigabyte.
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Yes it is. I hope your Inspiron has a USB3 port. If not, it'll still work, it'll just be slower.
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Try this link. It solved my problem: http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/laptop/f/3518/t/19478746.aspx
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I'm having the same problem with the ASUS PCE-AC56 and my AirPort Extreme. It's only seeing the 2.4ghz
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It is WiFi enabled. The Ethernet port is just for the initial configuration to set it up.
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Designed for ASUS Zenbook, which is too thin to accommodate an Ethernet port. Plug it into a USB port and you've got your LAN connection.
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It's only got 1 Ethernet port. With that said, I've been considering attaching a hub to it to connect more and I can't think of a reason it wouldn't work.
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Hi,the ethernet port works fine - have tried it in several locations without any problem.Same applies to the usb port - stick + harddisk no problem, but have not tried a keyboard.All in all a pretty good buy !Good luck !Hans
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thanks for clearing that up. I can't believe they'd leave the ethernet port off of the "streamlined" model, though. Very annoying! Hopefully still worth it, though. Should be a great picture, which is the most important part.
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You need to order it with Ethernet i/f. Interface Built-in USB interface + serial, or Ethernet only interface
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I'm fairly certain this Should be able to function as a bypass to your built in Ethernet port, you may have to disable the on board port in the bios and/or drive manager. @$13.95 it's certainly worth a try. You could also try a wireless USB adapter also if you have a wireless access point.
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Sorry cannot help you. I strictly use it to connect my Dell notebook, which does not have an Ethernet port, to my router.
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an E7440 has a docking port but check with Dell for compatibility with an E/Port. Generally speaking inspirons are consumer machines and do not support business class docks.
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I'm not a big fan of ndiswrapper. Hopefully there's a kernel module out there that works. Thanks for the post related to the Ethernet drivers.
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If WiFi is not working, make sure you have updated your z87 drivers. In some cases, you can't even use your Ethernet port without updating mobo drivers. I would call Asus if issues persists after getting updated drivers. You might have to download the drivers onto an external in order to apply them if you're unable to connect to the internet. I am able to detect my Wireless networks with 3 bars, except my router is 4 feet away. So definitely attach the antenna that came along with it.
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please let us know if it works out. i need to get an ethernet adapter too.Thanks.