I recently moved in with my buddy and can't see his WiFi network on my PC, even though I can connect with my phone and laptop. I know it worked before, but it's been a couple of years since I last connected. I've tried a few things like restoring my network settings, doing a network reset, and power cycling the router. I also checked the device manager for driver updates and turned WiFi off and on. I'm getting really frustrated and am considering getting my own internet just for my PC since I need it for school. Any ideas on what might be going wrong?
5 Answers
If your PC is a desktop, it could be that you're just too far from the WiFi signal. Try moving the PC closer to the router or adjusting the antennas. If that helps, consider getting an antenna extension kit or a high-gain USB WiFi adapter to improve your reception.
Just out of curiosity, how old is your computer? Older models might have trouble connecting to newer networks.
Have you checked if the SSID of the WiFi is hidden? Sometimes routers have the setting to hide their network name, which would stop it from showing up on your device.
It sounds like your friend's router might have some settings that don’t match your PC's capabilities. Maybe he has a newer router that’s set to a WiFi band or security protocol that your PC doesn't support. Suggest he check if he can enable a legacy band or change the security from WPA3 to something like WPA2 for your connection to work.
First, make sure your PC's WiFi adapter is enabled and the driver is updated. If that’s all good, you could try connecting to the network manually by entering the SSID and password directly.
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