P3223QE, Ethernet port turns off when monitor is turned off

Hi all,

This is my first time posting here.

I recently purchased a Dell P3223QE monitor specifically for its integrated USB-C hub with an Ethernet port.  I've noticed that the Ethernet connection drops when I turn the monitor off. While I understand this behavior to some extent, I would prefer the hub to continue passing the Ethernet signal even when it's turned off.

I suspect this is a design choice and not a setting I can change in the monitor's menu (I haven't found it at least).
<Correct. This is working as designed. DELL-Admin>

Since power can still pass (as an option) through the USB ports when the monitor is off, I was hoping the same could apply to the Ethernet port.

Any thoughts?

Thank you in advance.