For the past couple of weeks, my internet connection has been all kinds of messed up. It suddenly stopped working, and I'm seriously at my wit's end trying to figure it out. I've already gone through a checklist of things:
1. I've messed with getting a new IP, changed my wireless connections, and tried disconnecting and reconnecting IPv4 and IPv6.
2. I uninstalled EA, and I don't have any VPNs affecting things.
3. My computer's link rate looks terrible—it's bad enough to drive anyone crazy.
I thought a recent Windows update might have caused this issue, but I'm not sure how. Strangely, I can connect my phone to a hotspot without any problems, so it seems like the issue is just with my router or computer. I even tried using an Ethernet cable, but that didn't work either.
I know I should probably restart my router, but honestly, I'm not convinced that will change anything. Before I consider a full Windows reinstall (which I really want to avoid because of the hassle), I'd appreciate any advice on what else I could try!
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Sometimes that error message can be misleading. If it says 'No Internet, Secured' but still allows regular browsing, it could just be an issue connecting to Microsoft servers. I used to have a similar issue and found solutions online, like disabling IPv4 checksum offload. If you Google that, there might still be commands that can help. One that worked for me was: `Disable-NetAdapterChecksumOffload –Name * -IPIPv4`, which might reset your connection.
Try these Command Prompt commands in admin mode; they often help:
1. `netsh winsock reset`
2. `netsh int ip reset`
3. `ipconfig /release`
4. `ipconfig /renew`
5. `ipconfig /flushdns`
Let me know if that works for you!
Have you checked if your ISP has any requirements for the router? Sometimes, different routers can cause issues if they’re not compatible. Also, in your device manager, it might be worth uninstalling any network adapters, then restarting your computer to see if it recognizes them better afterwards!
Have you tried connecting another device, like your phone, directly to the Wi-Fi router? That could help pin down whether the issue lies with your PC or the router itself. If your phone or another device doesn’t work on the Wi-Fi either, you’d know it's the router that’s the problem. If so, try power cycling the router first, and if that doesn’t help, consider doing a factory reset. Just remember to set it up again afterward!
Since you’ve already uninstalled and reinstalled your drivers, how about doing a full network reset from the settings? If that doesn’t do the trick, you might also look into factory resetting your router and modem. It sounds like you’ve done a lot already, but sometimes starting fresh can solve stubborn issues.
I did try a network reset a couple of times, but nothing changed. I also reset the router to factory settings—that was a bummer since it didn’t help either.
I’ve gone through all those commands already, but sadly, no luck.