Why the router does not work: tips and tricks. Wi-Fi Internet stopped working through a router

Very often I have to answer questions related to various problems that can be observed in the process of connecting to wireless networks. When Wi-Fi does not work on a laptop. It is during the connection process that users encounter many problems. It turns out that the Wi-Fi adapter driver on the laptop is not installed, the question arises of how to enable it, or how to fix the error that appears during the connection process. But even if everything is successfully connected, then there we can expect trouble in the form of lack of access to the Internet.

I decided to write one big article in which to collect solutions to all the most popular problems and errors. The main task is to describe everything plain language, and sort out all the options point by point, and of course write about the solutions. This guide will work for Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7. As a rule, most solutions are no different in different versions of Windows. As for the laptop itself, there is also not much difference. Tips are suitable for models from ASUS, HP, Lenovo, DEL, DNS, and even for ordinary desktop computers with Wi-Fi adapters.

Based personal experience, comments on other articles, and features of the Windows operating system, I have identified 4 main problems that you may encounter when connecting to Wi-Fi on a laptop. I think the problem that caused you to come to this page will definitely fit one of the 4 points:

• First of all, we will figure out what to do when on a laptop Wi-Fi does not work due to the complete absence of any wireless network settings when there is no "Wireless Network Connection" or "Wireless Network" (Windows 10) connection in network connections. Also, when there is no Wi-Fi adapter in the device manager.
• Let's find out why laptop does not see Wi-Fi network. There may be a problem when the connection icon is crossed out with a red cross, the inscription "No connections available". Consider different ways to turn on the wireless network.
• There are often times when Laptop sees network but won't connect to Wi-Fi. An error occurs when connecting. Also, here I will attribute the problem when neighboring networks are displayed, but the laptop does not see the home wifi network.
• Well, let's not ignore the problem when WiFi connected but internet not working but the sites don't open. Usually, the wireless network icon with a yellow exclamation mark, and with the status "no internet access", or "restricted". True, there are times when there are no errors and everything seems to be fine, but there is still no access to the Internet.

Having described the solution to all these problems, I hope to answer the question in as much detail as possible: "why does Wi-Fi not work on a laptop." We will consider almost all cases and problems that you may encounter in the process of connecting to wireless networks. By solving various problems and errors, which will be discussed in this article, I have already written separate, more detailed instructions. I will provide links to them as the article progresses.

Before moving on to any settings, I advise you to look at the instructions for connecting to wireless networks: We have, and a separate one. Especially if you are doing this for the first time. Perhaps they simply did not understand all the nuances.

If we can't connect, we'll figure it out.

Checking for a Wi-Fi adapter and driver

The first thing I advise you to do is to check the operation of the Wi-Fi adapter. Make sure it works and the driver is installed for it. At this stage, there may be two problems:

• The adapter itself is just broken (hardware failure). This happens very rarely.
• And a very common problem Wi-Fi adapter driver not installed. Or installed driver does not work correctly. This happens very often on new laptops, or immediately after installing or reinstalling Windows. If Windows 10 almost always automatically installs the driver on the wireless adapter (although not always working), then in previous versions of Windows this must be done manually. In one of the articles I already wrote,

To check this, just go to the device manager. It can be found through a search. Or press the keyboard shortcut Win+R, enter the command (can be copied) devmgmt.msc, and click Ok.

Immediately open the "Network Adapters" tab. There should be an adapter in the name of which will be "Wireless", or "Wi-Fi". This is the adapter through which the laptop connects to Wi-Fi. If you have one, then pay attention to the icon next to the name. It should be the same as mine in the screenshot below.

If there is no wireless adapter:

• If you have only one adapter there, a network card (LAN), and no wireless adapter, then most likely this means that you need to install a driver.
  You need to go to the website of the manufacturer of your laptop, find your model there (most often via search), go to the driver download section, and download the driver for the Wireless (WLAN) adapter. Then, run its installation. In this case, you will need an article and. And separate.

If you have a wireless adapter but Wi-Fi is not working:

• Right click on it and select "Properties". Pay attention to what will be written in the "Device Status" window. There should be an inscription "The device is working properly."
• Again, right-click on the adapter and see if it says "Enable". If there is, select it. After that everything should work.
• Try following the steps I wrote about in the article about . Also, you can try.
• Try to reinstall the driver (links to instructions I gave above).
• See other solutions from this article, which I will write about below.

It all starts with the adapter in the device manager. If it is not there, then there will be no "Wireless Network" adapter in network connections. Also, in Windows 10 and Windows 8 there will be no buttons and sections of Wi-Fi settings.

Turn on Wi-Fi on a laptop

In most cases, all solutions to this problem come down to simply turning on the Wi-Fi module. Since it can simply be disabled. There are several ways to turn on a wireless connection. By activating the wireless module with a keyboard shortcut, or with a separate switch on the laptop case, or check and turn on Wi-Fi in Windows settings. Now we will consider all this in detail.

If the wireless network on your laptop is disabled, then most likely the connection icon will be like this (depending on how and where the module is disabled):

In Windows 7, the icon will look a little different, but the meaning is the same.

And first of all, I would probably advise you to try turning on Wi-Fi programmatically. in the operating system settings.

How to do it in Windows 7

In Windows 7, as well as in the "eight" and "ten", you can do this in network connections. Go to "Network and Sharing Center". From there, go to "Change adapter settings". Do not pay attention that the screenshots were taken in Windows 10. In all cases, the steps will be the same.

In the new window, you need to right-click on the adapter "Wireless Network Connection", or "Wireless Network", and select "Enable".

After that, look at the connection icon (on the notification bar). If a yellow star appears next to it, it means that the laptop sees available networks and you can connect to them.

If in the window Network connections"You do not have a wireless adapter, then most likely the necessary driver is not installed. You need to install it. You can check this in the device manager. I wrote about this above.

If Wi-Fi is not working on a Windows 10 laptop

A few specific tips for Windows 10: If the Wireless Network adapter is enabled (see screenshot above), and the laptop still does not see available networks, then Wi-Fi is probably disabled by the button, or in the parameters. Let's check. Just click on the icon on the notification bar, and on the "Wi-Fi" button (if she is there).

Or in the settings. In the "Network and Internet" section.

Well, if you have there are no these buttons and tabs in the settings, then see the first section of this article, or a separate instruction: .

On Windows 8

First of all, check if the adapter is enabled in the "Network Connections" window (shown above).

Open Options. In the "Change computer settings" section, you need to select the "Wireless" tab. Then turn on the wireless network.

We look at the icon with the connection status. The laptop may have already seen the available networks.

Turn on the wireless network with the buttons on the laptop

If the methods described above did not turn on the wireless network, then it may be possible to do this in hardware. Everything is very simple here. On almost every laptop, to enable and disable the Wi-Fi module, a keyboard shortcut is allocated, or a separate switch on the case (rare, but it happens).

Let's just take an example. On my ASUS laptop, to turn on Wi-Fi you need to press the keyboard shortcut Fn+F2. Look like this:

This will always be the Fn key + a key from the F1 - F12 row. Here are the combinations for other laptops:

Dell: Fn + F2, gigabyte: Fn + F2, HP: Fn + F12, Fujitsu: Fn + F5, Acer: Fn + F3

In some cases, this may be a special switch on the laptop case, which looks something like this:

Important point: function keys may not work properly (or not work at all) due to the fact that the appropriate driver is not installed, which is responsible for the operation of these keys.

Here's an example: in Windows 7, I have all the drivers installed from the official ASUS website, and the Fn + F2 key combination really controls wireless networks. And in Windows 10, I did not install the driver. And when you press Fn + F2, the flight mode is turned on and off.

Not even the driver, but the utility is responsible for the operation of the frequency function keys. You can download the utilities in the same section as the drivers. Download strictly for your laptop model and installed Windows. For ASUS laptops, the utility is called "ATKACPI driver and hotkey-related utilities".

I hope Wi-Fi on your laptop is still working, and you were able to connect to the required network. And now we will consider the problems that you may encounter during the connection process.

Solve Wi-Fi connection problems

There are some of the most popular mistakes, which I will discuss below. We will not consider solutions to each problem, since I have already written about them in separate articles. I'll just give links.

If the laptop does not see the home Wi-Fi network

Provided that he sees neighboring networks, and other devices see your home Wi-Fi network. In this case, I advise you to first restart your laptop and Wi-Fi router. Then, you can try in the settings of your router. Set a static channel, but no higher than 10th. You can also change the name of your wireless network in the router settings.

If you have any other problem during the connection process, then write about it in the comments. I'll try to suggest something.

If everything is connected, but the Internet does not work

Another nuisance that can be encountered after the laptop successfully connects to the wireless network. Most likely, there will be a yellow exclamation mark next to the connection icon.

Well, accordingly, the connection status is "Limited", or "Without access to the Internet." There can be many reasons, as well as solutions. I have written two separate articles on this issue. The first one is for Windows 7, the second one is for Windows 10:

• And a separate article about the problem

In addition, there may be a case when there is no exclamation mark next to the icon, but the sites in the browser still do not open exactly. DNS error. I also wrote about the solution to this problem in the article. At the same time, the Internet in some programs can work. For example, in Skype.

Try running troubleshooting.

Most often, the following error messages appear in the diagnostic results:

These errors are relevant for all versions of Windows.

Afterword

The very situation when Wi-Fi does not work on a laptop is very ambiguous. Within the framework of one article, it is very difficult to collect all the information on such a popular problem. And when the article is very large, it is difficult to understand it. I tried to put everything on the shelves and consider all the most popular cases. I hope you found a solution to your problem.

If nothing worked, you can describe your case in the comments. I'll try to help with advice. Please share your solutions useful information! Good luck!

Some difficulties in the functioning of a wireless network are inherent in routers from different manufacturers, Tp-Link is no exception. It is the problems with these routers that will be discussed in this article. Let's determine the existing factors due to which there is no Wi-Fi network and the access point does not cope with its function. Thus, we are faced with such difficulties in the work of Tp-Link, which we will consider further:

1. the turned on router is operational, but the devices are not receiving a wireless network. In other words, a Wi-Fi router does not distribute.
2. router distributes wifi signal but there is no internet.

If you have a problem of the second type, then follow the links "No Internet access" in Windows 7 and "Limited" - in Windows 10.

And in the case when your information devices (phone, laptop, tablet) do not capture the wireless network at all, then the problem lies in the router itself. So let's try to figure this out.

The information obtained from this publication can be applied to all types of Tr-Link routers, for example, such as TL-WR741N, TL-WR841N, TL-WR1043ND, etc.

What actions should be taken if the Wi-Fi signal is not distributed through the router?

We do it first:

• First, you need to double-check if Wi-Fi is connected on a laptop (phone, tablet or other device). At the same time, if you do not have a wireless connection on one of the devices, Wi-Fi is displayed on any other, for example, the tablet has Internet access, but the phone does not, then read the publication about changing the channel.
• Provided that the router is newly acquired, the network name will be similar to other users. And when connected, it can simply get lost between the Wi-Fi that are nearby, and you simply will not notice your wireless network. In this case, you can turn off the access point and visually determine which network name will disappear. Or, configure your router with a cable.
• reboot the router.

If the problem persists:

Recheck the connection and power on of the router. At the same time, if the plug from it is inserted into the power source, and the light on the device itself does not light up, then try turning on the power button on its back side. Unless of course it is on your router model. Basically, next to the button there is an inscription ON/OFF.

The router may not distribute the Internet if the Wi-Fi network is disabled by the same button on the back of the router. Take a good look at your device, this power button may be in the recess of the router, and usually there is an inscription next to it Wi-Fi. In order to enable it, you need to use some sharp object. You can clearly see this button on the Tp-link ТL-MR3220 image.

Turn on such a button on your device and determine if your problem is solved, that is, if the wireless network is not connected.

If it showed up, good. Otherwise, you need to double-check the settings.

Checking Tp-Link settings

Open the router control panel using the cord. My post on the topic? will help you figure out how to do it. In general, everything is simple: we make a connection, using the transition program, we type, taking into account the type of router, either 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1, and enter the login and secret code. Provided you haven't changed it before, enter admin on both lines.

In the control panel we find the menu Wireless, and if the firmware is Russian-language, then Wireless mode. View the window that opens and make sure that the following items are checked:

— Enable Wireless Router Radio(Turn on the wireless broadcast of the router).

— Enable SSID Broadcast(Enable SSID Broadcast).

Otherwise, check the boxes next to them and save the changes by clicking Save. Then reboot your router.

By the way, you have the option to enter a different name for your wireless network. To do this, open the field Wireless Network Name and write the desired name.

In fact, we have considered all the parameters of the router that are responsible for the transmission of the wireless network.

I will add that you can also double-check the fixing of the removable antenna on the device itself. And you can also try to reset the settings and configure the router from scratch. In addition, there may be a problem with the health of the device itself.

An important point in solving the problem is the reason, that is, as a result of which the router stopped distributing the Wi-Fi signal, maybe after some settings or changing parameters.

At least once in a lifetime, every owner of a router has encountered its incorrect operation and wondered why this is happening. For many, connecting via WiFi wireless networks is something vague and mysterious, so they think that if the router stops emitting a signal, you should immediately call a specialist. In fact, there is nothing mysterious in the operation of the equipment. If you read this article, you will be able to understand all the nuances and independently cope with the errors that occur. We will look at the most common problems why the router does not distribute WiFi.

Explain how to properly distribute the Internet using WiFi router we will use the example of a TP-Link router. All manufactured consumer models of home routers have similar characteristics, so once you figure out how to set up one model, you can easily share the Internet with any other.

If the router stops beeping

When you observe a situation that a smartphone, computer or tablet has connected to the network, but the pages are not loading, you need to find out the reason for this phenomenon. There are several versions of why this happens: the router has stopped transmitting a signal and the reason is in it, or the problem is in the equipment or in the Internet provider.

To this end, we first check the Internet directly, and not through WiFi. We connect the Internet cable to the PC and see if there is a connection. If there is no signal, and the pages still do not load, then the problem is in the network and you need to contact the provider. If the Internet is, then we exclude one of the options for a possible breakdown. We are left with two options: either the problem is in the device, or in the router.

In order to check the problem in the device, try connecting several gadgets at the same time: laptop, tablet, smartphone, and so on. If all devices show a WiFi connection and are accessing, then the problem is with your device. If there is no Internet connection, and the same problem is observed, then the router is not configured correctly, as a result of which it does not work correctly.

We found out why there is no Internet. Let's start solving this issue.

Why the Internet does not work on a laptop

If you have found out why there is no Internet, and the reason is in the laptop, you need to check some settings:

1. First, connect the laptop to WiFi. At the same time, a triangle will be displayed on the notification panel next to the WiFi symbol yellow color, which means no internet.
2. Click this icon and go to the network control center.
3. Click the line with adapter changes.
4. Choose wireless connection and open the properties tab. The figure below shows what it should look like:

1. We open a window where we mark the version of the Internet Protocol (TCP / IPv4) in the item and open the "properties" tab again.
2. Next, you will see an additional context menu. Here it is necessary to mark the items, as indicated in the illustration below, and click "OK":

1. Next, restart the laptop.
2. We check WiFi, for this we open an Internet browser and try to open any resource. After the settings, the sites should work correctly.

NOTE: a laptop or any other gadget can block the operation of the router due to antiviruses. Try temporarily disabling antiviruses when connecting to the router.

Attention! It is important to keep up-to-date operating system laptop, as well as WiFi router settings.

Why did the router stop distributing WiFi

Before you figure out why the router is not functioning as it should, reset the settings to the factory settings. Find the button on the back panel of the router and hold it for 10 seconds. Next, we proceed directly to the router itself, most of all we are interested in the “WAN” settings item. It is this section that is responsible for the connection, that is, for the work of the Internet provider. If the provider uses a Dynamic IP connection, then you should have the settings as in the illustration:

If your provider uses a different type of connection, then such settings will not work and in the very first paragraph you will need to select a different type of settings, for example, Static IP, L2TP / Russian L2TP and so on.

This problem is solved very easily. It is enough to contact the Internet provider and find out from him the type of connection. By choosing the right type of connection, you will find a solution to the question why the router does not work.

This is how the router settings look like for an L2TP / Russian L2TP connection:

How to distribute WiFi if there is a binding to MAC

Sometimes providers set up a connection binding to the MAC address, which negatively affects the functioning of the router. If you don't know if your connection has such a binding, then let's do the following:

1. First, connect the router directly to the PC via a cable.

ATTENTION! Through a cable, the router must be connected directly to the PC whose address is linked to the Internet provider.

1. Select the "MAC Clone" tab in the router settings menu.
2. Click the line "Clone MAC Address", and then select the item "Save", or "Save".
3. It remains only to enjoy surfing the Internet and the rapid exchange of information.

Also, if you are wondering why the router cannot distribute WiFi, you can try another effective method.

Problems with the operation of the Wi-Fi network can be found not only on Tp-Link routers. But specifically in this article, we will try to deal with these routers. Consider possible reasons over which the Wi-Fi network may not work, and why the Tp-Link router does not distribute Wi-Fi. More specifically, let's try to deal with such problems:

• The router is turned on and working, but the devices do not see the Wi-Fi network. That is, the router does not distribute it.
• When the Tp-Link router distributes Wi-Fi, but the Internet does not work.

With the second problem, when there is Wi-Fi, but the Internet does not work, we have already dealt with the article and. See these articles, there is everything necessary information in solving these problems.

Well, if your laptops, tablets, smartphones and other devices do not see Wi-Fi at all, then you need to look for the reason first of all in the router. Now let's figure it out.

This article is suitable for all Tp-Link: TL-WR741N, TL-WR841N, TL-WR1043ND, etc.

What to do if the TP-Link router does not distribute Wi-Fi?

We do it first:

• Make sure Wi-Fi is turned on on your device. If you see the networks of your neighbors, but not your own, then see this article further. If your Wi-Fi network is not displayed, for example, on a phone, but it is on a computer or tablet, then see the article on changing the channel.
• If the router is new, you just bought it, then the network will have a standard name. You may simply not immediately see it among other wireless networks of your neighbors. Try turning off your router and see which network goes down. Or, just configure your router by cable.
• Reboot your router.

If the problem persists:

Make sure your router is turned on. If you plugged it into the outlet, and the power indicator is off, then it is possible that the power is turned off by the button on the router itself. If there is such a button. Usually, it is signed ON/OFF.

TP-Link may not distribute Wi-Fi because the wireless network may be disabled. Again, a button on the router itself. Not all models have these buttons. Take a close look at your router. Such a button is usually signed WiFi and sunk into the hull. You can press it with something sharp. Here is how it is done on Tp-link TL-MR3220:

Click on this button and see if a Wi-Fi network appears on your devices.

If not, then we will check the settings. Go to the settings of your router by cable. How to do this, I wrote in the article Nothing complicated: connect, type the address in the browser 192.168.1.1 , or 192.168.0.1 (depending on model) and enter a username and password. If they did not change, then admin and admin.

In the settings, go to the tab Wireless. If the firmware is in Russian, then Wireless mode. And carefully see if the checkboxes next to the two items are checked: Enable Wireless Router Radio(Turn on the wireless broadcast of the router) and Enable SSID Broadcast(Enable SSID Broadcast). If not, then install and click the button Save(save). Reboot your router.

By the way, in the field Wireless Network Name(Network name), you can set a new name for your Wi-Fi network, which will be distributed by Tp-Link.

In principle, these are all the settings of the router that are responsible for broadcasting the Wi-Fi network and the network name.

It is very important, after which your Tp-Link router stopped distributing Wi-Fi. Maybe something changed or adjusted. You can describe your problem in the comments. I'll try to help with advice. Well, do not forget to share solutions, the information will be useful to many.