I'm having a frustrating issue with my PC where it can only connect to the internet through my phone's hotspot. I can connect other devices to my home Wi-Fi without any problems, so it seems like the issue is related to my PC. I've already tried changing my DNS to 8.8.8.8 but it didn't fix anything. I really need some help here!
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You might want to try a few basic fixes: restarting your PC and modem, running the network troubleshooter, or forgetting the Wi-Fi network and reconnecting. If that doesn’t help, try disabling and enabling your Wi-Fi adapter in the device manager. Sometimes just uninstalling the Wi-Fi driver and letting it reinstall can do wonders!
You could try checking your PC's IP address. Open Command Prompt and type `ipconfig /all` to look for your Wi-Fi adapter. This can help identify if there's an issue on your PC or with the router. You might also want to run the `tracert 8.8.8.8` command to see if you can trace where the failure is occurring.
What type of router are you using? It's possible that your PC’s Wi-Fi adapter only supports certain bands. If your router is set to a band that your PC can't access (like only 5G), it would explain the issue. You should check the network adapter properties in the device manager to see which bands are supported.
Make sure your DNS and IP address settings are set to automatic. Also, if you have a VPN installed, that could be causing issues with your ISP blocking the connection. Just something to double-check!
Yep, both DNS and IP are automatic, and I do have a VPN installed.
Have you checked if your MAC address is blocked on your router? That's a common issue. Sometimes routers can block specific devices. Just a thought!
I checked the MAC address and it's not blocked, but thanks for the suggestion!
I've gone through most of those steps already, but I appreciate the help!