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Hi everyone,

I've been experiencing intermittent network connectivity issues on my development machine. Sometimes the internet connection drops for a few seconds, and then it comes back. This is happening across multiple applications and browsers.

Here's what I've tried so far:

• Restarting my router and modem.
• Checking all physical cable connections.
• Running network diagnostics on my OS (Windows 10).
• Updating network adapter drivers.

Has anyone encountered a similar problem? Any suggestions on what else I could investigate?

Thanks in advance!

Hi User_Alpha,

I had a similar issue a few months back. For me, it turned out to be a faulty network cable. Even though it looked fine, it was slightly damaged internally, causing intermittent signal loss.

Have you tried swapping out the Ethernet cable connecting your computer to the router? It's a simple step, but it often solves these kinds of problems.

Also, check your router's logs if you can access its admin interface. Sometimes it might log errors or disconnections.

Let me know if that helps!

Hey User_Alpha,

Could it be a power management setting on your network adapter? Sometimes, the adapter might go into a low-power state and cause brief disconnections.

To check this on Windows:

1. Open Device Manager.
2. Expand "Network adapters".
3. Right-click your network adapter and select "Properties".
4. Go to the "Power Management" tab.
5. Uncheck "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power".

This setting can sometimes cause unexpected behavior.