Ethernet Connection

Hello,
I am trying to connect the LabJack T7 to my laptop through ethernet connection. I am confident in the IP addresses being used as it has worked in the past. There were instances where I was able to connect to the LabJack and then permanently loosing the connection (the device no longer showing up in Kipling) with no changed variables. I have read the related troubleshooting pages extensively, as well as uninstalled and reinstalled different software versions and nothing seems to work.

Also, the ethernet port is displaying some odd behavior. When I plug the ethernet cable to my computer, the LEDs on the ethernet port on the LabJack light up (both the green and orange LED). However, when I unplugged the ethernet cable, the port remains lit (Both colored LEDs stay solid, no blinking is seen). The LEDs only turn off when I unplug the power from the LabJack. I know that the port itself is not the issue as I desoldered the old port, and soldered on a new one. This odd behavior occurred both with the old and new port.

I am able to connect to the LabJack to my laptop through USB connection and all functionalities work. This leads me to believe that there is something wrong internally with the ethernet. I am in desperate need for an ethernet connection. Is there anything that can be done to solve this issue? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.