WiFi Connected but No Internet Access | Windows 7, 8, 10
If internet or WiFi looks connected but can’t be browse or a yellow triangle on the network or wifi icon, there might have several possible problems.
This may be happened because of IP settings or network adapter driver, problem with internet provider, router or any other.
At this situation, try these methods to fix this issue:
No. 1. Check if problem with the service provider.
To check this, connect a cable direct from the router to computer. If still have the problem, call your service provider.
No. 2. Check if a problem with the router.
If possible check the connection with another router. If it solved the issue you must have to dump your old router.
No. 3. Run the Windows network troubleshooting tool
To do this go to the start menu. Click on the gear icon to open settings. Select Network and Internet setting tool. Then run the Network troubleshooter.
No. 4. Reset your network adapter.
To do this go to the start menu. Click on the gear icon to open setting. Select Network and Internet setting tool. Go to the bottom to find Network reset. Click on it. This will remove then reinstall all your network adapters and set other networking components back to their original settings. After that your PC will be restarted.
No. 5. Reset Windows Sockets API using the following commands.
Go to start menu. Write cmd. Run the Command Prompt as Administrator. To do this right click on the CMD icon select Run as Administrator. Then run the following commands one after another. I have provided these in the video description bellow. You can copy paste these.
netsh winsock reset .
netsh int ip reset .
ipconfig /release .
ipconfig /renew .
ipconfig /flushdns .
After that, restart your computer. It should solve your problem.
No. 6. Reinstalling your network adapter drivers.
Go to start menu. Search for Device Manager. Open it. Find Network Adapters. If you not sure about your network hardware, click on WiFi icon. Click on Network & Internet settings. Select WiFi from the left-hand side menu list. Click on Hardware properties.
Then go to device manager. Click Right button of mouse on the adapter. Uninstall it. Restart your PC. It will be reinstalled automatically.
No. 7. Check power management settings.
Click on WiFi icon. Click on Network & Internet settings. Select status menu from the left-hand side menu list. Click on Change Adapter options. A new window will be appeared. Right click on the Network connection you want to use. Select properties. Select configure. Select power management. Uncheck all and click OK.
No. 8. Check IP configurations.
Click on WiFi icon. Click on Network & Internet settings. Select status menu from the left-hand side menu list. Click on Change Adapter options. A new window will be appeared. Right click on the Network connection you want to use. Select properties. Select internet protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Click on Properties. Select use the following IP address. Provide the properties your service providers gives you.
If none of the instruction does not work for you. Then try this.
Go to start menu. Write cmd. Run the Command Prompt as Administrator. To do this right click on the CMD icon select Run as Administrator. Then run the following commands one after another. I have provided these in the video description bellow. You can copy paste these.
netsh winsock reset catalog
It will say to restart computer. Just avoid it. Then run this.
netsh int ipv4 reset reset.log
Then restart your computer.
Another issue may cause the internet connection problem. If your computer is very old or computer CMOS battery have damaged or damped, computer Time and Date will be incorrect or back dated. For this issue your internet or WiFi will be looked connected, but you will not be able to browse. Just correct this date and time. To do so go to start menu. Search for date and time. Off the Set time automatically and Set time Zone automatically.
Then set the date and time manually.