Says cable is plugged in, but there isn't one.

Discus and support Says cable is plugged in, but there isn't one. in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; For some reason my xbox has recently developed an issue. It won't connect to the internet because it says there is an Ethernet cable plugged in, but it... Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by GoDieInTheWeeds, Oct 11, 2016.

  1. Says cable is plugged in, but there isn't one.


    For some reason my xbox has recently developed an issue. It won't connect to the internet because it says there is an Ethernet cable plugged in, but it hasn't got one. I can't connect until it is "unplugged." I've looked and looked for an answer, but haven't
    found one. The closest thing is how to solve the error "You chose a wireless network connection, but there's a network cable plugged in" which, would have been helpful if there really was one plugged in! Please help.

    :)
     
    GoDieInTheWeeds, Oct 11, 2016
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  2. My ethernet cable is plugged in to my xbox but it says it isn't.

    My ethernet cable is plugged in to my xbox but it says it isn't. I've tryed using different wires. Please help!
     
    minimasonizer12, Oct 11, 2016
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  3. FHG Tatas
    FHG Tatas Guest
    Says ethernet cable is connected, I've never had one connected.

    Every time I try to go on xbox live it says the ethernet cable isn't connecting right. I don't have one connected. I never have. I always used wireless. It won't let me change to wireless with the "ethernet" cable plugged in. THERE ISN'T ONE. HTF do I fix
    that?
     
    FHG Tatas, Oct 11, 2016
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  4. M3tal Daz3
    M3tal Daz3 Guest

    Says cable is plugged in, but there isn't one.

    Simply click on Set up wireless network from the network settings as soon as it opens back out that should fix it or perform a network test.
     
    M3tal Daz3, Oct 11, 2016
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  5. MattyMidway
    MattyMidway Guest
    Hey Weeds, If M3tal's advice doesn't work see if this helps. One thing you can try too, is see if you can to a temporary wired connecting...just to test. If it detects a connection and works okay, then we know the port on the console is good. When you
    disconnect it, it should remove the Network Cable error your getting. Also, did an ethernet cable ever get ripped out of the RJ-45 port on the back of the console? Or, was there ever any stress on the port like where the ethernet cable may have been pulled
    too tight for a period of time or possibly shorted out while connected?
     
    MattyMidway, Oct 31, 2018
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  6. MattyMidway Win User

    Says cable is plugged in, but there isn't one.

    Hey Weeds, If M3tal's advice doesn't work see if this helps. One thing you can try too, is see if you can to a temporary wired connecting...just to test. If it detects a connection and works okay, then we know the port on the console is good. When you
    disconnect it, it should remove the Network Cable error your getting. Also, did an ethernet cable ever get ripped out of the RJ-45 port on the back of the console? Or, was there ever any stress on the port like where the ethernet cable may have been pulled
    too tight for a period of time or possibly shorted out while connected?
  7. M3tal Daz3 Win User

    Says cable is plugged in, but there isn't one.

    Simply click on Set up wireless network from the network settings as soon as it opens back out that should fix it or perform a network test.
  8. Mister Gwyther Win User

    Fried network card? Do the wireless and wired network adapters use the same chipset?

    What do you mean "stuck in wired mode"? Does it think an ethernet cable is plugged in even when there isn't one?
  9. braunman Win User

    problem with colors

    Which cable is it, the HDMI (one square plug) or the Composite (Red/Green/Blue plugs)? I have had trouble with the composite when one of the Red/Green/Blue isn't properly connected to the TV. In this case colours changed but it was fixed by properly attaching
    the plugs to the TV. Also have you tried using different HDMI/Composite cables?
  10. Eos Creon Win User

    Solid red light from wireless adapter.

    Make sure there isn't a cable plugged into your Ethernet port.
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