I've been struggling to connect my laptop (a Lenovo Ideapad S145-15IKB) to my phone's hotspot. It keeps saying there's no Wi-Fi or cellular data connection, and I can only connect via a cable, which is super inconvenient since my laptop's battery drains quickly. My warranty is expired, and I contacted support, but they suggested downloading wifi settings, which didn't work. I'd appreciate any guidance on how to fix this issue and make my laptop run smoother!
4 Answers
Double-check to make sure you haven't accidentally turned on airplane mode. If that’s off, try running the built-in wifi troubleshooter on your laptop, and ensure you haven't pressed the wifi off button on your keyboard.
Try going into 'Device Manager' on your laptop and check under the network adapters. Sometimes, your wifi card might need to be disabled and then re-enabled. If you recently updated the drivers, they could be incompatible, so consider rolling them back.
You can also try using a USB cable to connect your laptop to your phone for the hotspot until you sort out the Wi-Fi issue. This method works better with some Android models. Just keep in mind it may drain your laptop's battery faster.
It sounds like your laptop isn't detecting the hotspot at all. First, check if other devices can find the hotspot from your phone. Also, see if your laptop can connect to any other Wi-Fi networks. That'll help narrow down the problem.
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