Wi-Fi Connects on My PC, but Windows Says “No Internet, Secured”

A cheap USB Wi-Fi adapter is a useful test before paying for service. If the USB adapter connects successfully, the computer’s built-in wireless adapter, driver, or adapter settings are likely the issue. If it has the same problem, check the router or internet service instead.

First check whether the internet service itself is active. Try connecting your phone or another device to the same Wi-Fi. If nothing has internet, plug the computer directly into the modem or router with Ethernet if possible. If that also fails, contact your internet provider or confirm that service was activated at the new house. A network technician can help if the provider confirms the connection is working.

If other devices work normally, the problem is probably limited to the PC. Open Command Prompt as administrator and run `ipconfig /release`, `ipconfig /renew`, `ipconfig /flushdns`, and `netsh winsock reset`, then restart the computer. You can also try setting DNS manually to 1.1.1.1 and 8.8.8.8. Check for a Wi-Fi driver update as well.

You can narrow it down by checking whether the PC received a valid IP address and gateway, then pinging the router’s gateway address. Reboot the modem and router first. If the PC can reach the router but not the internet, the issue may involve DNS, DHCP, IPv4/IPv6 settings, or the provider’s service rather than the Wi-Fi signal itself.