40Ghz Windows 10 Pro 64 bit Version 1803 OS Build 1734. Check if any other device on hand is able to connect to the network. The second step of this procedure is to search for the port or the attachment site for the Ethernet on your laptops. Following screenshot is for your reference. Should I just use all my muscle and pull as hard as I can? You can do it either by changing the network adapter priority settings or by unplugging your ethernet cable. Connect it to the cable modem using an Ethernet cable. Each requires a different port on your laptop.