Why is My WiFi Not Working?
There are many reasons that cause a WiFi connection to come to a standstill. Below is a list of handy steps in order of most common solution to fix WiFi not working error.
WiFi is Not Enabled
Most modern WiFi-enabled computer and laptops have a button that turns off and on the WiFi as a security feature. Ensure that your WiFi is turned on by looking at WiFi status symbol present at the bottom-right corner of the taskbar or at the WiFi button or status light indicator.
Confirm the Wireless Connection is Enabled
In Windows OS, ensure that the connection is not disabled by hitting on the Start button, type ‘Network Connection’ in the Search box or press Windows + R key, type ncpa.cpl and hit the ‘Enter’ key. After that, click on the ‘View Network Connection’ option.
Confirm the Network SSID and Security Key
If your wireless connection list shows two or more wireless networks, ensure that you are trying to connect to the right wireless network SSID and mentioning the correct security key.
Try to use some unique network SSID names like Netgear AC1600 setup, AC1600 setup, Netgear AC1600, etc. It gives a unique identity to your home wireless network and can be easily recognized.
Ensure the Internet is Working
If you can connect to your WiFi router, but the internet is not working, then the issue may be from your ISP end not from your computer or router. Try to connect another smartphone or computer to the WiFi router and visit routerlogin.net to check, if the internet is working.
If failed to visit www.routerlogin.net website with another connected device also, there may be a problem with your WiFi router or ISP.
Disable Firewalls
Having more than one firewall installed on your computer system can create many issues with your home wireless network connection. To confirm this is not an issue, we advise you to temporarily disable firewalls on your computer.
Reinstall Wireless Network Drivers
Corrupted wireless network drivers can be another reason that you may not be able to find any WiFi networks or having issues in detecting your wireless network card.
Ensure that you are not having driver issues. Visit the official driver manufacturer’s website and download the latest and compatible wireless network driver for your computer system.
Reboot your WiFi Router and Modem
Most of the times, a simple reboot fix major issues. So, disconnect your WiFi router and modem from each other via removing the Ethernet cable in-between them. Once disconnected, wait for 10-15 seconds and power them off. Wait for 2-3 minutes and reconnect them and power them on. If still, the problem persists, try to reboot your computer.
WiFi Router Default Factory Reset
Sometimes due to internal minor bug or error WiFi router unable to perform well. So it’s good to reset your home WiFi router. All you just need a paper pin clip. Press the reset button once with the help of paper pin clip present at the backside of your router. Wait for the router LEDs to get stable. Once done, visit Netgear router login webpage to re-configure your WiFi router.
We hope that our above-listed solution will help you out. If still, the problem persists, feel free to share with us via comments. We will assist you with some advanced and handy solutions.
