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How to fix a laptop that won't connect to Wi-Fi?
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Disable and re-enable the Wi-Fi adapter: Disable the Wi-Fi adapter in the device management of your laptop, then wait a little while before re-enabling it. This can occasionally resolve connectivity problems.

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Restart your modem and router. · Ensure Wi-Fi is turned on. · Check your Wi-Fi network connection ...
in Windows laptop · Disconnect the cables of both your modem and router. · Wait for at least 30 ...
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You can either restart the modem or reconnect the wire or you can run Troubleshooting in the Control Panel. If it is a problem with your Wifi port you may need to have it checked with a Computer Technician. 
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Make sure Wi-Fi is turned on. ...

Restart your router. ...

Confirm your password. ...

Move your laptop near your router. ...

Connect to a compatible network. ...

Run your laptop's troubleshooting software. ...

Reset your wireless network.
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If your laptop won't connect to Wi-Fi, there are several troubleshooting steps you can take to try to fix the issue:

Restart your laptop and your Wi-Fi router: Sometimes simply restarting your devices can solve the problem. Try turning off your laptop and unplugging your Wi-Fi router for 30 seconds before turning them back on.

Check if Wi-Fi is turned on: It may sound obvious, but make sure that your laptop's Wi-Fi feature is turned on. This can typically be done by pressing the Fn key and the Wi-Fi key on your laptop keyboard.

Check if airplane mode is turned on: Some laptops have an airplane mode that disables all wireless connections, including Wi-Fi. Check to see if this mode is turned on, and if it is, turn it off.

Check the Wi-Fi network settings: Make sure that your laptop is trying to connect to the correct Wi-Fi network. Check the network name and password, and make sure that they are entered correctly.

Check the signal strength: If you are far away from the Wi-Fi router, you may not be able to connect. Move closer to the router and see if that helps.

Update your network adapter driver: An outdated or corrupted network adapter driver can cause connection problems. Update your driver to the latest version available from the manufacturer's website.

Disable any VPN or proxy software: VPN or proxy software can sometimes interfere with Wi-Fi connectivity. Try disabling these programs and see if that fixes the issue.

Reset network settings: Sometimes resetting network settings can help resolve connectivity issues. Go to "Settings" > "Network & Internet" > "Status" > "Network reset" and follow the prompts to reset network settings.

If none of these steps work, it may be a hardware issue and you may need to take your laptop to a professional for repair or replacement
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Make sure the WiFi is on

Select wif manage WiFi connection, on wifi quick setting , see if network you recognize and trust

Try connecting to a network on a different frequencies band

Make sure physical WiFi switch on your laptop is turn on
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Restart your laptop and Wi-Fi router: Restarting your laptop and Wi-Fi router will sometimes fix Wi-Fi connectivity problems. Turn off your laptop, unplug your Wi-Fi router for around 30 seconds, plug it back in, then restart your computer.
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If your laptop won't connect to Wi-Fi, first try restarting your laptop and router. If that doesn't work, check your network settings and update your Wi-Fi drivers. If all else fails, seek professional help.
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If your laptop won't connect to Wi-Fi, there are several potential solutions. First, you should check that your laptop is within range of the Wi-Fi network. If it is, then you should try restarting your laptop and router. If this does not work, then you can try resetting your network settings, updating your Wi-Fi drivers, or disabling your firewall. If none of these solutions work, then you may need to contact your laptop manufacturer for further assistance.
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Make sure WiFi is turned on.

Select Manage Wi-Fi connections (>) on the Wi-Fi quick setting, see if a Wi-Fi network you recognize and trust appears in the list of networks. 

Try connecting to a network on a different frequency band. ...

Make sure the physical WiFi switch on your laptop is turned on.
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Check if airplane mode is turned on: Some laptops have an airplane mode that disables all wireless connections, including Wi-Fi. Check to see if this mode is turned on, and if it is, turn it off.
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Make sure the Wi‑Fi is turned on. 

Select Manage Wi-Fi connections  on the Wi-Fi quick setting, see if a Wi-Fi network you recognize and trust appears in the list of networks. 

Try connecting to a network on a different frequency band. 

Make sure the physical Wi‑Fi switch on your laptop is turned on.

Fix Wi-Fi connection issues
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Begin by restarting both the laptop and the Wi-Fi router. Check if other devices can connect to the Wi-Fi network. If they can and the issue persists with the laptop, try forgetting the Wi-Fi network on the laptop and reconnecting. Ensure that the Wi-Fi driver is up to date; you can do this in the device manager. If all else fails, troubleshooting network settings or contacting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for assistance may be necessary.
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