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Ethernet connected but no internet?
A link light or Connected status only means the PC can see the local network. It does not guarantee a working route to the internet.
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ETHERNET TROUBLESHOOTING
Work from the physical link outward instead of resetting everything at once.
Start with the cable and router port, then check whether Windows received a valid IP address and gateway. DNS should only be investigated after basic connectivity works.
Swap the cable and router port
A link can negotiate even with a marginal cable or port. Test a known-good Ethernet cable and another LAN port first.
Check the IP address
Open Command Prompt and run ipconfig. A normal home-network address and default gateway suggest DHCP is working; a 169.254.x.x address usually means it is not.
Renew DHCP
Try ipconfig /release followed by ipconfig /renew in an elevated Command Prompt if the PC failed to obtain a normal address.
Test the gateway
If you can reach your router but not internet destinations, the issue is likely beyond the local Ethernet link.
Check DNS separately
If direct connectivity works but websites do not resolve, flush DNS or test another reputable DNS resolver.
Reset only if needed
Windows Network Reset reinstalls network adapters and removes custom networking settings, so use it after simpler checks rather than as the first step.