AoE2:DE Kills Network Adaptor

Hi, can you try this?

Go to Device Manager, network adapters and find the ethernet one.

- right click for properties - advanced

Disable Energy efficient ethernet (and or green energy) and Wake on magic packet. (edit: also power saving mode)

source: https://www.dell.com/community/Inspiron/Ethernet-wired-connection-keeps-disconnecting/m-p/6218797#M41064