4 Methods to Fix WiFi Router Not Working in Windows 10

Jun. 24, 2022 / Updated by Helia to Windows 10

WiFi router not working is one of the biggest headaches after the Windows 10 upgrade or updates, like Windows 10 Creators Update or Anniversary Update. In this case, users are bothered with no connection to the Internet with their WiFi router and looking for workarounds to solve such WiFi router not working problem.

If you encounter the WiFi not working issue on your Windows 10, and run into the Microsoft Edge not working or the Chrome browser not working, don’t worry and try the 4 methods below to fix the Windows 10 router problem instantly.

Method 1: Check around the WiFi Router

You can check around the WiFi router to see whether there are any problems with the device that causes the WiFi router not working in Windows 10.

Reboot Devices Related to the Router

First and foremost, reboot your WiFi router device, the modem and your computer and then connect them to see if this solves the no WiFi available problem. You can also disconnect the devices by unplugging the cables and then plugging them back in after a few minutes.

Check the WiFi Router

Make sure the WiFi router firmware is updated to the latest version. Also, make sure the equipment is not overheating because this can damage the WiFi router and cause instability. It’s also possible that the WiFi router not working issue is caused by the past overheating.

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Check the Working Environment

Make sure the WiFi router is working in an environment without wireless signal interference. Microwave ovens, cordless phones and some other electronic devices can block the signal and result in WiFi router not working.

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Method 2: Check the Network Settings

The default security option is set to WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access II) encryption in-house WiFi. So if your WiFi router is too old to support this, replace it with a new WiFi router or set Security Settings to WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK AES, or the router will never connect to the network.

1. Open your web browser and type into the address 192.168.1.1 (or the IP address written on the back of your router), and then type into the username and the password (admin is the default).

2. Go to the Wireless Settings and go to Wireless Security Settings.

3. Select WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK encryption, and then enter a complex password below.

After you finish modification, try again to see if the WiFi router not working issue has been resolved.

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• 5 Ways to Fix WiFi “No Internet, Secured” Issue on Windows 10 Creators Update

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Method 3: Reset the TCP/IP Stack

It is possible that the network connection has been corrupted, which causes the WiFi router not working or connecting. So you can reset the TCP/IP stack and fix the problem in Windows 10.

1. Use Windows shortcut keysWin + X to launch the Jump List, and then select Command Prompt (Admin).

2. Type the command lines listed below into the box and press the Enter.

• netsh int ip reset reset.log

• netsh winsock reset catalog

3. Wait until Windows finish its jobs, and then restart the computer.

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Method 4: Check the Network Drivers

Check in Device Manager to see if there are faulty network drivers. Outdated, corrupted and incorrectly configured network drivers can result in various network problems like WiFi router not working. Besides, faulty drivers can also affect Windows running with issues such as 100% disk usage, Windows 10 INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE error, slow boot, USB 3.0 crashes, etc.

You need to reinstall or update the network drivers if you see yellow exclamation marks beside the network device in Device Manager, which means the network devices ain’t working properly. You can right click on the device and updating the driver.

If Windows 10 fails to provide the appropriate network drivers, Driver Talent is another choice to manage the network drivers. You can click on the button below to have it and follow the 3 easy steps to fix the WiFi router not connecting issue.

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Step 1: Scan PC for Faulty Network Drivers

Click on the Scan button and Driver Talent will scan your PC for faulty network drivers that cause WiFi router not working.

Step 2: Download and Install Proper Network Drivers

Click on the Update button to download and install the best-match network drivers. You can also click on the Repair button to fix any corrupted driver problems.

Step 3: Restart the PC

Click on the Restart button to make all the newly installed network drivers take effect properly.

Note: It is recommended to back up drivers before any driver changes.

Hope at least some of these workarounds was helpful for you to fix WiFi router not working on Windows 10. If the Windows 10 WiFi router problem still persists, you can comment below or click the LEFT MENU on this page for more solutions. Any other Windows 10-related issues, check for solutions in Windows 10 Issues and Fix section on this site please.

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