Aurora R4, no ethernet after lightning strike

Question

Lightning struck tree. Wireless works fine. My landlords MacBook works fine connected to Ethernet. A giant oak tree got hit by lightning yesterday. EVERYTHING works except for my connection via my Alienware. I tried different cables and many diagnostic checks with no luck.  What can I do? It’s a 2012 Aurora R4. I was planning on upgrading it but now I don’t know why my internet won’t work on it. I mean obviously the lightning did something. I called my ISP to come out tomorrow but my internet is working fine so it leads me to think it’s an internal hardware issue. Any suggestions or ideas?

r72019 · Answer

Just get a USB wifi adapter on amazon for like $15.

speedstep · Answer

Windows 8 and 10 works with Edimax USB wifi without drivers. Plug in and it works. Edimax EW-7811UAC 11AC Dualband USB Adapter with High Gain Antenna and Free USB Extension Cradle for Better Signal Reception & Transmission

https://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811UAC-Extension-Reception-Transmission/dp/B00LGN8I40

DUAL BAND 802.11AC

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