Having Trouble Connecting to Wi-Fi? Here's What to Do.

Modified on Tue, 12 Aug at 11:02 AM

If you're having Wi-Fi issues on your laptop, here are the steps you can follow to troubleshoot and hopefully resolve the problem:

1. Check Your Wi-Fi Connection

Ensure Wi-Fi is turned on: Sometimes, the Wi-Fi might be turned off by accident.
Restart your router: If other devices aren't able to connect either, it could be a router issue. Try turning it off and on again.

2. Check for Airplane Mode

Ensure that Airplane mode is not turned on. You can turn it off from the Network Settings or the Action Center in Windows or press FN +

3. Reconnect to the Wi-Fi Network

Forget the network: Go to your Wi-Fi, select the network you're trying to connect to, and click Forget. Afterward, reconnect by selecting the network and entering the password.

4. Check Wi-Fi Settings and Troubleshoot

Run the Network Troubleshooter (Windows):
- Click on the Windows icon in the taskbar.
- Select (System è Troubleshoot Other Troubleshoot è Click Network and internet . Windows will try to detect and fix any issues automatically.

5. Update Wi-Fi Drivers (Windows)

Update drivers: Outdated drivers might be causing issues. To update them:
- Press Windows + X and select Device Manager.
- Expand Network Adapters, right-click on your Wi-Fi adapter, and choose Update Driver.
- Select Search automatically for updated driver software.

6. Reset Network Settings

Windows: Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Advanced network settings and click Network Reset.

7. Test on Another Network

Try connecting your laptop to a different Wi-Fi network (e.g., at a friend’s house, coffee shop, etc.). If it works, the issue may be with your home network rather than your laptop.