Help! My PC Won't Connect to the Internet – What's Going On?
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TechNomad42
I was gaming on my PC and suddenly lost internet connection. Now it says 'No Internet, Secured,' despite the fact that my WiFi extender shows it's connected to the router. My PC can detect the main WiFi but still has no internet access. Interestingly, my phone connects to the main WiFi without issues. I've tried everything I could find online, like resetting the network, reinstalling Windows, changing IP settings, toggling network adapters, and checking for driver updates. I'm completely baffled and running Windows 10 with an Intel Ethernet Connection and a Qualcomm Atheros Wireless Adapter.
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Have you tried setting a static IP? Sometimes that can help get past weird connectivity issues like this.
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If your phone connects just fine, it seems to be an issue specific to your PC. You might want to try using USB tethering to share your phone's internet with your PC temporarily. This might help download any necessary updates that could fix your connection issue or help you narrow down whether your Ethernet port has failed or not.
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Can you try pinging your router from your PC? It’ll help you see if there's a connection at least to the router. Also, check what DNS servers you’re using; it might give you a clue if something's off there.
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It sounds like your PC can connect to the router, but isn't getting through to the internet. If the reset button on your router doesn't work, you can also try logging into the router's settings through its IP address (like 192.168.1.1) and check if your PC is recognized there. That could help you identify the issue further.
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TechNomad42: That's a great idea! I’ll give the USB tethering a try and see if that helps with the updates.