I've been having a frustrating issue with my PC since last night. It connects to the Wi-Fi but says there's no internet access. No other devices on my network are experiencing this problem. I don't use a VPN, and I've tried several troubleshooting steps: resetting my IP address twice, reinstalling network drivers three times, and clearing the DNS cache. I feel like I'm going in circles here—any advice would be appreciated!
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You might want to check if your DHCP is set up correctly—this is essential because it assigns your computer an IP address. If you're unsure how you're resetting your IP, make sure DHCP is enabled. Also, if you try using 'ipconfig /renew' and it says your connection is disconnected, there might be an issue with your network adapter or drivers.
Here's a common fix: It could be due to your router's DHCP failing to give your computer the DNS settings. Try going into your Wi-Fi settings on your PC, forgetting the connection, and then re-adding it after a restart. I've seen that work for some.
It sounds like there might be a block on your computer from the router. Have you checked that? If you have access to any USB to Ethernet adapters or another method to connect, it might help isolate whether it’s a network card issue or not.
Have you tried just restarting your router? Sometimes a simple reset can resolve these weird connectivity issues.
First off, how are you confirming that there’s no internet? Are you trying to load websites in multiple browsers? Sometimes, it helps to boot your PC in Safe Mode with Networking to see if you can connect online there.
I tried that, but it just gives me an error that no operation can be performed because the media is disconnected. Seems like the adapter might be the issue.