I've been having trouble with my Wi-Fi on Windows 11 ever since I manually changed my date and time about six hours ago. I switched it back to automatic, but now my Wi-Fi connects, yet it still says there's no internet—just that globe icon indicating the issue. I'm using a hotspot from my phone, so I know the internet's working. I've even tried connecting through another phone's hotspot, but the problem persists. I've done everything suggested to troubleshoot, including restoring a backup, but nothing seems to help. What can I do to fix this?
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I noticed you mentioned issues with sync timing. Just a heads up: it's not just the time setting; Windows can be temperamental with networks after changes. Be sure to give each solution a proper reboot after trying them. If it’s a persistent issue, I’d suggest looking into relevant network drivers on your device. Sometimes they just need a little updating to work smoothly!
Changing the system time can seriously mess with Windows network authentication, so you're definitely not imagining things. Set your time to automatic, then hit the 'Sync now' button. Reboot your PC afterward. If that doesn't do the trick, try running the Command Prompt as an admin and doing a 'netsh winsock reset'. That often resolves the globe icon problem. Also, make sure you don’t have any VPN or proxy unintentionally enabled.
First off, make sure to 'Forget the network' in your Wi-Fi settings and reconnect. Sometimes this can refresh the connection. If you’ve already done that, don’t worry, it happens!
I tried that already, it was the first thing I did. I also attempted to connect to other networks but ran into the same issue with each one.
For your situation, it might be a good idea to dive into the settings and check if your network stack needs to be reset. After adjusting your system clock, try the 'netsh' commands again. Sometimes they take a few tries to stick. You could also check the network adapter settings just in case something got changed while you were troubleshooting. Don’t lose hope; these glitches can usually get sorted out with a little patience!
I appreciate you confirming the timing issue! But I’ve been struggling with this for five hours now. The sync button gives me an error since I'm not recognized as connected to a network, and when I've followed through with the commands, my Wi-Fi shows internet access for just moments before going back to 'no internet.' No VPN is active on my end, either. Got any other tricks up your sleeve?