thank you for our response,
i am using this guide:
http://www.windowscentral.com/how-set-and-manage-network-bridge-connection-windows-10once i get to the part where you change the settings of the network adapter that is connected to the internet (whereas the other one is the ethernet port that connection is being bridged to) in order to regain internet access, I am having trouble getting the right IP settings. Even though I lose internet on my computer after creating the bridge, I do not believe the miner is connected but theres really no way to be sure because I cant run an IP scan.
I am thinking maybe I have to reset my miner as well?