After installing Windows 10, the Internet does not work well. If the Internet does not work after reinstalling Windows... A few tips
Good day.
When you install a new Windows, as a rule, the system automatically configures many settings (will install universal drivers, set the optimal firewall configuration, etc.) .
But it just so happens that some things are not automatically configured when reinstalling Windows. And many who reinstalled the OS for the first time are faced with one unpleasant thing - the Internet not working.
In this article I want to look at the main reasons why this happens and what to do about it. (especially since there are always a lot of questions regarding this topic) …
The most common reason why there is no Internet (note after installing a new Windows OS) - this is the absence of a network card driver in the system. Those. the reason is that the network card simply does not work...
In this case, a vicious circle results: There is no internet, because... there is no driver, and the driver cannot be downloaded - because... no Internet ! If you don’t have a phone with Internet access (or another PC), then most likely you won’t be able to do without the help of a good neighbor (friend)…
Usually, if the problem is with the driver- then you will see something like the following picture: a red cross will be lit above the network icon, and an inscription something similar to this: "Not Connected: No connections available"…
In this case, I also recommend going to Windows control panel, then open the section Network and Internet, then Network and Sharing Center.
In the control center - on the right there will be a tab " Change adapter settings" - it needs to be opened.
In network connections you will see your adapters with drivers installed. As you can see in the screenshot below, my laptop does not have a driver for the Wi-Fi adapter (there is only an Ethernet adapter, and even that is disabled).
By the way, check, it’s possible that you have the driver installed, but the adapter itself is simply turned off (as in the screenshot below - it will just be gray and it will say “Disabled”). In this case, simply enable it by right-clicking on it and selecting the appropriate menu in the pop-up context menu.
Network connections
I also recommend taking a look at device Manager: there you can see in detail which equipment has drivers and which do not. Also, if there is a problem with the driver (for example, it is not working correctly), then the device manager marks such equipment with yellow exclamation marks...
To open it, do the following:
- Windows 7 - in the Run line (in the START menu), paste devmgmt.msc and press ENTER.
- Windows 8, 10 - press the WIN+R button combination, paste devmgmt.msc and press ENTER (screenshot below).
In Device Manager, open the " Network adapters". If your equipment is not on the list, it means there are no drivers in the Windows system, which means that the equipment will not work...
How to solve the driver issue?
- Option #1- try updating the hardware configuration (V device manager: Just right click on the title network adapters and select the desired option in the pop-up context menu. Screenshot below).
- Option No. 2- if the previous option did not help, you can use the special 3DP Net utility (It weighs about 30-50 MB, which means it can be downloaded even using your phone. Moreover, it works without an Internet connection. I talked about it in more detail here:);
- Option number 3 - download on the computer of a comrade, neighbor, friend, etc. a special driver package - an ISO image of ~10-14 GB, and then run it on your PC. There are a lot of such packages floating around the Internet, I personally recommend Driver Pack Solutions (link to it here:);
- Option No. 4 - if none of the previous ones worked and did not give results, I recommend looking for the driver by VID and PID. In order not to describe everything in detail here, I will give a link to my article:
And this is what the tab will look like when the driver for the Wi-Fi adapter is found (screen below).
If you can't connect to the network after updating the driver...
In my case, for example, Windows refused to search for available networks and after installing and updating the drivers, it still showed an error and an icon with a red cross.
Next, the troubleshooter will automatically begin to fix problems associated with network inaccessibility and advise you on each step. After the button has been pressed "Show list of available networks" - the troubleshooting wizard configured the network accordingly and all available Wi-Fi networks became visible.
Actually, the last step remains - select your network (or the network for which you have a password to access :)), and connect to it. Which is what was done...
Entering data to connect to the network... (clickable)
2. Network adapter is disconnected / Network cable is not connected
Another common reason for the lack of Internet is a disabled network adapter (with the driver installed). To check this, you need to open the tab (where all network adapters that are installed in the PC and for which there are drivers in the OS will be shown) .
The easiest way to open is to press the buttons together WIN+R and enter ncpa.cpl (then press ENTER. In Windows 7, the run line is in START) .
Opening the Network Connections tab in Windows 10
In the tab that opens network connections- pay attention to the adapters that are displayed in gray (i.e. colorless). Next to them there will also be an inscription: “Disabled”.
Important ! If there is nothing at all in the list of adapters (or the adapters you are looking for are not there), most likely you simply do not have the necessary driver in your system (the first part of this article is devoted to this).
To enable such an adapter, simply right-click on it and select “Enable” in the context menu (screenshot below).
After the adapter is turned on, pay attention to whether there are any red crosses on it. As a rule, the reason will even be indicated next to the cross, for example, in the screenshot below “The network cable is not connected.”
3. Incorrect settings: IP, default gateway, DNS, etc.
Some ISPs require you to manually configure certain TCP/IP settings (this applies to those who don’t have one, in which you entered these settings once, and then you can reinstall Windows at least 100 times :)) .
You can find out whether this is so in the documents that your Internet provider gave you when concluding the contract. Usually, they always indicate all the settings for Internet access (as a last resort, you can call and check with support).
Everything is set up quite simply. IN network connections (how to access this tab is described above, in the previous step of the article) , select your adapter and go to this properties.
Ethernet Network Adapter Properties
In the properties you need to specify the data that your Internet provider provides to you, for example:
- IP address;
- Subnet mask;
- main gateway;
- DNS server.
If the provider does not stipulate this data, and you have some unfamiliar IP addresses set in the properties and the Internet does not work, then I recommend that you simply set the receiving IP address and DNS automatically (screenshot above).
4. PPPOE connection not created (as an example)
Most Internet providers provide Internet access using the PPPOE protocol. And, say, if you don’t have a router, then after reinstalling Windows, your old configured connection to connect to the PPPOE network will be deleted. Those. you need to create it again...
To do this, go to Windows control panel at the following address: Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network and Sharing Center
Then select the first masonry " Connecting to the Internet (Set up a broadband or dial-up Internet connection)» and click next.
Then select " High Speed (with PPPOE) (DSL or cable connection, requiring username and password)"(screenshot below).
Then you need to enter your login and password to access the Internet (this data must be in the agreement with the Internet provider) . By the way, please note that in this step you can immediately allow other users to use the Internet by checking just one checkbox.
Actually, all you have to do is wait for Windows to establish a connection and use the Internet.
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I'll give you one last piece of advice. If you reinstall Windows (especially not yourself), make a backup copy of your files and drivers - . At least, you will be protected from cases when there is not even an Internet connection to download or look for other drivers (you must admit, the situation is not pleasant).
For additions on the topic - a separate merci. That's all for now, good luck to everyone!
Are you unlucky? Is the Internet not working on a computer or laptop with Windows 10 or is it working poorly - very slowly? Although this is not a pleasant thing (for some it is less, for others it is more), but the situation is not tragic - it can be corrected on your own.
To fix everything or make a correct diagnosis, you must first determine the original source - how it happened: the Internet stopped working after an update, after a reinstallation, via Wi-Fi, via a wire (cable) or your mobile phone.
Do not rush to immediately call the telecom operator and waste time/nerves while talking with a hotline consultant.
First, perform simple diagnostics yourself to see the essence of the problem: the inability of Windows 10, errors in the computer or laptop, router, or is it the direct fault of the operator.
Windows 10 has its own tool to check why the Internet is not working and, if possible, eliminate errors.
Let's do this search using Chrome. To do this, launch it. Once launched you should see a window like below.
Now the verification wizard will appear, and you click next and follow its instructions.
If the master fixed everything, great; if not (he can’t do everything), read on.
Internet on Windows 10 does not work via wifi - how to fix it
If you receive Internet via wifi, make sure that the router is working - if the LED diodes do not light up, then this is most likely the reason and you may have to buy a new one.
If the router is working - the LEDs are on, then reboot it (turn it off and on or reset it - there should be a special button for this).
If the Internet is connected after this, then the router just froze - this is a very common failure, so don’t panic, the situation is under control.
How can I check this? There are many ways, but the easiest one is to connect to the router from another device, for example, from a phone.
If everything is fine on the other device, then the problem is on your computer or laptop.
Very often the solution is to delete the saved wireless network and create a new one. But often does not mean always.
If the network is not visible to other devices, this may mean that the router has lost its settings and needs to be configured again.
In this case, you need to connect the cable that came with it to it (network cable - connect to the yellow port and the other end to the computer) and configure it using the included disk or text manual.
If you are still stumped, then troubleshoot your wireless adapter.
To do this, right-click on it and click “Diagnostics” (it => change adapter parameters [left]).
Windows 10 Internet does not work after updating or reinstalling Windows 10 - how to fix it
If after updating or reinstalling Windows 10 the Internet categorically refuses to work, then in 99% of cases the reason is one thing - the wifi or Ethernet driver.
The fact is that Windows 10 installs its drivers from the Microsoft base, which, although they may be compatible with your adapters, are not 100% compatible. So, for example, wifi itself may work, but access to the Internet may be denied.
As for communication via wire, the driver, especially when reinstalling Windows 10, may not be available at all.
You can see all this by going to the device manager and clicking on the network adapters section.
There should be an Ethernet adapter (for cable communication) and usually a Wireless adapter for wireless communication (depending on the module manufacturer).
Be that as it may, there is only one way out - download the “native” driver from the manufacturer’s website (it’s free) and install it.
Windows 10 Internet is very slow or bad - how to fix it
Many users complain about slower data transfer speeds after upgrading to Windows 10.
This must be due to some services being misconfigured, although some researchers believe Microsoft is deliberately throttling users' speeds.
Sometimes communications on a shared home network may be enabled in “restricted mode”. Most users will never notice this, but if someone has a very fast Internet, they will find that the transfer speed is slow. Luckily, it's easy to fix this problem alone. Here are the steps:
Open the search box (Windows shortcut + S), type “cmd.exe”, and then hold down the Shift key and press Enter. This will launch the console in administrator mode. Then run the command:
Netsh interface tcp show global
This will display a list of TCPs. To disable restrictions, run the command:
Netsh int tcp set global autotuninglevel=disabled
Then reboot your system. The problem of restrictions must disappear. The command can restore this mechanism:
Netsh int tcp set global autotuninglevel=normal
If the problem with poor internet has not been fixed, please report it in the comments. Good luck.
On July 29, Microsoft introduced its new operating system – Windows 10. A large number of users have already updated to the latest version of Windows and are finding flaws and errors in it. Of course, developers are working to identify and correct errors, but this will take time, and you want to use the new OS to the maximum right away. It often happens that after updating Windows 10 the Internet does not work.
Causes
In the case of the problem of the Internet not working in Windows 10, the reason usually lies not in the errors of the system developers, but in the computer configuration. Let's look at the main ones:
- Lack of drivers. The most common reason is the lack of suitable drivers, which are necessary for the correct operation of the equipment. This often occurs when switching to Windows 10 from Windows 7. Drivers that were installed in the previous version of the system turn out to be incompatible with the new Windows.
- Windows components or drivers may be incompatible with third-party products. This applies primarily to all kinds of “tablets” for paid programs, system optimizers, driver packs and other things.
- Incompatibility of protective products. Sometimes antiviruses and firewalls, in addition to their immediate tasks, block access to the Internet. If the antivirus product installed on the system is incompatible with the new Windows 10, then the Internet speed may slow down or disappear altogether.
- Reset. It was noticed that when upgrading to Windows 10, the current settings of network adapters, both wireless and Ethernet, can sometimes be reset.
Wi-Fi network does not work
Regardless of whether you are using a Wi-Fi wireless module, an Ethernet line, or other devices, the methods for solving Internet problems in Windows 10 will be the same.
But, before proceeding with the solution, check the simplest points:
- for a wired connection, pull out and reinsert the connector connecting the cable to the computer port;
- When using a wireless network, disable and re-enable the Wi-Fi adapter after a while. If you have a router, reboot it.
Solution methods
Let's now move on to restoring the Internet connection.
Installing the latest drivers
As already mentioned, the most common cause of Internet-related problems is incorrect operation of network device drivers. To do this, you need to download and install the latest version of the driver compatible with Windows 10. You need to go to the official website of the equipment manufacturer and in the support or download section, find the driver for your specific network device model. It is necessary to reinstall the drivers for both Wi-Fi adapters and Ethernet network cards.
Important! Do not use special programs to update drivers, which automatically search for and install them into the system.
Removing incompatible programs
If there are any third-party utilities installed on your hard drive that change Windows settings (various cleaners, optimizers, tweakers), then they must be removed. These programs may simply be incompatible with the components of the new Windows 10.
Advice! If there are many dubious programs from different developers installed on your hard drive, it is recommended to format, or better yet, delete the system partition through the BIOS and perform a clean installation of Windows 10. Without worrying about activating Windows, since even in this case it will remain (that is, You can read how to clean install Windows 10 in this article).
Antivirus update
Users with installed security programs have noticed that after updating the operating system, problems with the Internet may occur.
After updating, it is enough to remove the installed antivirus product and install a version that supports Windows 10.
Restoring connection settings
The Internet may not work due to the computer not receiving an IP address if the network connection settings were reset during the installation of Windows 10. To fix the problem you need to change them back:
- Click on the Internet icon and select “Network Settings”.
Logging into Windows Network Settings - Go to the “Ethernet” item, then to the “Configure adapter parameters” item.
Ethernet Settings - A window with networks will open, right-click on the desired network and select “Properties”.
- Here, if they are not, then you need to check the boxes next to IP protocols and if our IP address is static, then you need to register it in the settings.
If after this your network is not detected, then you can run the troubleshooter (Control Panel - Troubleshooters, select Internet Connection).
If all else fails
If the suggested tips did not help you establish a connection to the network, it is advisable to install another version of Windows and check whether the Internet will be available on it. If it is present, and re-installation and repeating all the steps did not bring results, you can contact the official Microsoft community at: http://answers.microsoft.com/ru-ru by clicking on the “Ask a question” button.
Unfortunately, quite often users of the newest operating system claim that they do not have Internet on Windows 10. As we all know, computers lose almost half of their functionality when the Internet connection disappears. Luckily, Microsoft is aware of this problem and they have already started working on a permanent solution to the problem.
Many discussions on this topic have led to the conclusion that the problem is a bug with the DHCP protocol that affects the Windows operating system. As stated on the official Microsoft website, simply restarting your computer should fix the problem. However, if you still don't have internet on Windows 10, then try the below steps.
Method #1 Disable or remove third-party software to protect your system
Third-party antiviruses, anti-malware programs, and various firewalls can sometimes interfere with your ability to access the Internet, especially when installing Windows 10 updates.
If it is this listed software that is causing the problem, then simply disable (or better yet, delete) this entire stack of programs that are installed on your computer. Once you have done this, check for an internet problem. It is possible that disabled programs were the culprits for the lack of Internet on Windows 10.
Method No. 2 Resetting the Winsock directory and Internet protocol settings
- Right-click on Start or press a key combination Win+X. Select " . The same can be done through the system’s search engine and then selecting the result, but just remember to run the Command Prompt as Administrator.
- netsh winsock reset catalog
- netsh int ipv4 reset reset.log
- Once you have completed all the given commands, close Command Prompt.
- Restart your computer.
Once your system performs a hard reset, check the no internet situation on Windows 10.
Method #3 Reset the TCP/IP protocol stack and update its IP
- Right-click on Start and select " Command line (administrator)".
- Type the following commands one after another into the Command Prompt and press Enter after each one:
- netsh winsock reset
- netsh int ip reset
- ipconfig /release
- ipconfig /flushdns
- ipconfig /renew
- After running all the above commands, close the Command Prompt.
- Restart your PC, and then try again to check your Internet connection.
Method #4 Checking the DHCP protocol
No Internet on Windows 10 may be due to the fact that, for some reason, your DHCP protocol for your Internet connection has been disabled. In this case, you need to make sure it is turned on. To do this, follow the steps given below:
- Press the key combination Win+R, write in the blank line ncpa.cpl and press Enter.
- Right click on your network connection and select "Diagnostics".
- Wait for the Diagnostics process to complete, which will re-enable the disabled DHCP.
After completing the process, try checking for Internet availability on Windows 10 again.
Method No. 5 Updating drivers for the network adapter
- Press the key combination Win+X and select “ Device Manager".
- Find in the list " Network adapters" and expand this directory.
- Update drivers".
- Select " Automatically search for updated drivers" and your system will search for drivers.
- If drivers for your network card are found, they will be installed automatically. If everything went fine, then restart your PC, then check the Internet.
Method #6 Remove and reinstall the network adapter
- Press the key combination Win+X and select “ Device Manager".
- Find in the list " Network adapters" and expand this directory.
- Right-click on your network adapter and select " Delete".
- After removing the network adapter, and therefore the drivers for it, restart your computer. As soon as your PC is booted again, the drivers for the network card will be reinstalled automatically.
Now try checking your Internet access. Usually, after this method, everything should fall into place and the lack of Internet on Windows 10 should no longer bother you.
Wi-Fi is a universal solution for home and office in the age of wireless technology. Everyone has a smartphone, tablet and/or laptop and a router with high-speed unlimited Internet access. One day you may discover that access to the Network has disappeared, although the Internet service is still available.
Secure network without Internet in Windows 10
In Windows 8/10, when the Internet is not working, a wireless network error may be accompanied by the message “No Internet connection, secure” or the message “Unidentified network”. This happens when, after successful work for many days, the Internet suddenly stops working.
Windows 10 message about suddenly lost access to the Network
But the “Protected” status is an indicator of working WPA-2 encryption; the “Protected” inscription appears on all detected wireless networks that are closed from unauthorized access with a software key. Consequently, its other semantic part - “No Internet connection” - reports that access to Network resources has been lost either on the router itself or on this PC/laptop/tablet.
The error “No Internet connection, protected” is specific to Wi-Fi networks, but “Unidentified network” is a common case for all networks, including cable.
You can try to fix the error by restarting Windows 10, turning off and then turning on the router, and also by unplugging and inserting the provider cable (or USB modem - when using mobile Internet). But when the problem is more serious, use the instructions below: the error “No Internet connection, secure” is only part of the overall problem, the solution of which must be approached comprehensively.
Checking IP settings and Wi-Fi components
To solve the problem with connecting to the Internet via Wi-Fi, first of all, pay attention to the network connection settings.
- Give the command “Start - Control Panel - Network and Sharing Center - Change adapter settings.”
Unrecognized Wi-Fi network in Windows 10
- Give the command: right-click on the Wi-Fi connection icon - “Properties” and on the “Network” tab give another command: “IP version 4” - “Properties”.
Protocols and services in Windows 8/10 connection properties
- Make sure that the "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain a DNS address automatically" options are enabled.
To begin with, do not assign any IP addresses.
- Close all windows by clicking OK, restart Windows 10 and check if the Internet is working (the message “No Internet connection, secure” should change to “Connected, secure”, or simply “Connected”). Launch your browser and go to a website.
- If the same error appears again, then return to the same IP settings and enter the DNS addresses from Google - 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4, or other public DNS addresses (for example, from Yandex). Save this setting, restart Windows 10 and test the connection again.
- Enter the IP addresses of your network from the numbering range of the router as the main IP addresses, for example, 192.168.1.* (you cannot enter an IP value close to 1 in the last section - most often they take values 101–200). The subnet mask is automatically registered by Windows, but the gateway address is the IP of the router itself, in this example it is 192.168.0.1. Save the setting, restart Windows and check again if the Internet is available.
Restarting Wi-Fi in Windows 10
You can restart the Wi-Fi adapter in any version of Windows, starting with XP, by giving the command: right-click on the Wi-Fi icon - “Disable” in the already familiar network connections folder.
The shutdown command in Windows is the same for all network adapters
The “Enable” command is given in the same way. Similarly, you can disable and enable Wi-Fi from the sidebar of Windows 8/10 - either using airplane mode (all wireless networks will be turned off, even Bluetooth), or the Wireless network switch.
Turn off and on your Wi-Fi connection
If you simply disconnect from your wireless network, this action will not restart the Wi-Fi adapter. This is about the same as unplugging the cable from the LAN port - if you were using a cable connection rather than a Wi-Fi connection.
You can also “plug” a working adapter as follows.
If you previously used a PC, laptop or tablet as an Internet “distributor” (for example, with a 4G modem), in the list of devices next to the real Wi-Fi adapter there may also be a virtual one, signed as “Virtual Wi-Fi miniport adapter from Microsoft." It creates and maintains another Wi-Fi connection in the network connections folder. In this case, you need to manage not a virtual, but a real Wi-Fi connection - this is the built-in network card or external USB Wi-Fi module that you are working with.
Changing Internet Properties in Internet Explorer
Many browsers - such as Internet Explorer, Opera, Microsoft Edge and Avant Browser - allow you to configure additional browsing options.
Setting the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS)
Enabling FIPS technology, which provides additional levels of personal data protection, can help you.
Setting the network address for the Wi-Fi adapter
Network Address, or the adapter's network address, is a hexadecimal program code assigned to your network device, be it a wireless adapter or a LAN port on a PC's network card.
Turning off power saving mode
Power saving mode turns off unused devices, including data transfer via Wi-Fi.
- Give the command: right-click on “Start” - “Power Management”.
Windows 10's secondary main menu lets you quickly jump to basic settings
- Select the current power mode and click on the “Configure power plan” link.
Go to the power settings of the selected mode in Windows
- Click on the "Change advanced power settings" link.
The battery life of your laptop depends on which unnecessary devices you turn off.
- Turn off maximum power saving for the Wi-Fi adapter.
Wi-Fi will consume minimal electricity when there is no traffic
If data transfer does not occur (for example, access to the Network is lost due to an error in the router settings), the Wi-Fi radio transmitter will turn on much less often (within the Wi-Fi network standard) than if it worked at maximum speed, sending and receiving gigabytes of data per hour.
Update, reinstall Wi-Fi driver
If it makes sense to update drivers, it is only when the manufacturer of your laptop or tablet has released updates for them. The Windows 10 system - especially its latest build 1709 (Fall Creators Update) - already contains drivers for all old and most new Wi-Fi modules.
If a new driver version is released, do the following.
- Launch the already familiar Windows 8/10 Device Manager and give the “Update Drivers” command.
Driver update is necessary if there is a new version
- Select to search for drivers in specific folders.
Manual installation will help install exactly the version you just downloaded
- Specify the folder in which the already downloaded driver is located. The files must be decompressed if they were placed in a compressed ZIP folder.
Driver files should not be zipped
- If the driver update is successful, the Device Installation Wizard will notify you of the new driver version. If this is not the case, the driver update information will not change, or Windows 10 will interrupt this process.
Windows 8/10 found that drivers do not need updating
If an older version of the driver was installed than the existing one, this is no longer an update, but a “rollback” of the driver. After restarting the PC, old problems with Wi-Fi communication that once existed may reappear.
But the device can also be removed by giving the appropriate command.
You can also remove the device from Windows before updating the driver
Windows 10 will ask you to confirm whether you want to remove Wi-Fi as a device. If there is a suitable driver in the system folder C:\Windows\, it can reinstall it automatically (or after restarting the PC).
If you want to remove the device, click the confirm button
If the auto-reinstallation of the Wi-Fi adapter does not occur, return to the Windows Device Manager, give the already familiar driver update command and reinstall the Wi-Fi adapter according to the instructions above.
Video: Reinstalling the Wi-Fi driver in Windows 10
Checking router settings
So, nothing on the PC solved the problem. Try to access the Internet from another computer or gadget through the same router. For example, if an Android smartphone displays endless acquisition of an IP address, or displays the error “It is impossible to connect to the Internet via this network,” the problem lies in the router settings.
Physically, the router may fail - the router itself is not insured against any failure, be it a failure of the LAN/WAN interface or the Wi-Fi “distributor”. After many years of operation, natural wear and tear occurs. Or, when it was operated in conditions of dirt, heat and high humidity, it could fail prematurely even after several weeks or months of operation. If the LAN functional nodes on such a router fail, the Internet will disappear, and if the Wi-Fi radio subsystem breaks down, the PC or gadget will display the error “No connection” (“Wi-Fi networks not found”).
As an example - TP-Link routers.
- Log in from any PC or gadget by typing the router's IP address into the address bar of your browser, for example, 192.168.1.1.
Enter the IP followed by the username and password for the router
- Check (command “Network - WAN”) whether your WAN settings received from your provider are in place (if you use a cable provider, for example, home Internet from Beeline”), and whether the router connects to the Internet automatically.
Check if the protocol, name and password specified in the agreement are in place
- If you do not have the “Static IP address” service activated (it is used mainly in work networks, for example, when you need to organize remote video surveillance of an office or industrial building), check whether the “Dynamic IP” option is enabled. Check to see if the Internet auto-shutdown feature is enabled when the Wi-Fi network is idle. If there are any discrepancies in the settings, correct them. Before connecting to the Internet, check all the necessary settings of the router - they will be inactive when the connection is working.
- Give the command “Wireless network - Wireless mode settings”. Check that the Wi-Fi network is visible to all your devices, and that auto-selection of Wi-Fi speed, width and channel number occupied by the router on the air are enabled.
Check network name broadcast and auto-select Wi-Fi speed
- Give the command “DHCP - DHCP Settings” and check the values of the starting and ending IP addresses. Without DHCP settings, each device would need to manually set IP addresses. If you do not assign IP addresses, the Wi-Fi network on your PC or gadget will be listed as unidentified (“perpetually receiving an IP”), and the Internet will not work.
Specify the range of IP addresses from which the router assigns specific ones to all clients
- Give the command “Wireless Networks - MAC Address Filter” and make sure that device binding by MAC address is disabled.
TP-Link router does not use MAC address binding
If all the required settings are correct, return to the familiar WAN settings submenu and enable Internet access. Then connect to the router from any gadget or PC. Your favorite sites and apps should work.
Video: checking TP-Link wireless network settings
Disabling antivirus, firewall and firewall
Often, these three seemingly most important lines of defense against outside intrusions prevent you from freely accessing any sites. In a good way, security is important only when you use a PC purely for work, as a source of income, and carry out monetary transactions, or are an agent of some secret service, where the rules of work impose very strict restrictions on your security. In other cases, such protection is simply not needed.
Firewall and antivirus are everyone's choice. Which firewall you use - Agnitum Outpost or Windows 8 Firewall Control - is up to you. The same is true for antiviruses - suddenly you don’t like Kaspersky, but prefer, say, NOD32 or Avast.
Disabling Windows 10 Firewall in its settings
But the Windows firewall is the same for everyone. To disable it, do the following.
- Launch the Windows 10 firewall using the command “Start - Control Panel - Windows Firewall”.
Go to Windows Firewall settings
- Click the "Turn Windows Firewall on or off" link and turn off the firewall for private and public networks, first disabling pop-up notifications about security breaches for these networks.
Windows 8/10 Firewall no longer monitors Wi-Fi connections
- Disable the same in the “Public/Private Profile” tabs - the additional firewall functions are the same here.
Close all windows by clicking OK, restart Windows 10. Now the Windows Firewall will not interfere with your Wi-Fi.
Disable Windows 10 Firewall service
To put an end to Windows Firewall interference once and for all, many people simply disable the Windows service of the same name.
- Give the command “Start - Run”, enter and confirm the phrase “services.msc”.
The Windows Firewall service will no longer run
Restart Windows 10. If the service is disabled, the settings of the firewall itself will be unavailable.
Anyone can resolve the issue of suddenly failing Internet access via Wi-Fi. Almost a beginner can identify and eliminate purely software reasons. A breakdown of a router or gadget is detected in the first stages of testing. Have a good internet speed!