Hello I would like some help if available. I can't seem to get my Ethernet to work regardless of cable or router port it only displays "cable unplugged." I realize that this is a highly documented issue on zorin os Ubuntu and mint and despite all attempts to fix the problem none have worked, I'm at a loss. To be honest I'm more curious than upset as I've tried almost everything from driver commands to modifying files but to no avail. If needed I can post any info about my device that's needed wether that be make and model or commands about specific hardware or drivers. As of this moment I am at work until 2:30 so I'll make sure to respond as soon as possible when I get home. Sorry for the inconvenience and I hope you can help would love any info.
Welcome to the Forum!
You don't need to hurry. Is fine.
- Are Secure Boot and Fast Boot in BIOS disabled?
- If Windows is still installed: Is Fast Start-Up in Windows disabled?
- Did You checked the ''Additional Drivers'' Tab in Software & Updates if there is a Driver offered?
- Does Your System run in Wayland or X11? You can check that with the Terminal Command
echo $XDG_SESSION_TYPE - Could You post the Output of the Commands
sudo lshw -C networkandrfkill listplease?
Hey thanks for your patience and your response. I don't have Secure boot or fast boot enabled, nor is windows installed. Software & Updates has nothing, I'm using X11 and rfkill list shows no blocked hardware of any kind. As for echo $xdg_session_type I'll attach a screenshot.
I have the same ethernet card as you do and I had to downgrade to an older kernel (6.8 works for me) in order to get it to work.
If you go into the second option in the grub menu you should be able to choose an older kernel and if that works we can help you edit your grub so it saves your choices and defaults to saved.
That'd be much Appreciated thank you
sudo nano /etc/default/grub
and edit your first two lines so they read:
GRUB_DEFAULT=saved
GRUB_SAVEDEFAULT=true
Then ctl-O to overwrite and ctl-X to exit the editor