Do you see a red cross over the network icon in the system tray ? If yes, there is a problem with the network device on your computer. Do not worry. There are some simple solutions to solve this problem on your end. But before trying these major fixes on your computer, you should try these simpler ones that can solve your problem much more easily.
Workarounds -
1. Try restarting your computer and check whether the network is working or not.
2. Check if any of the keys on your keyboard have WiFi characters on them. Try pressing the button to access the list of networks.
(Some keyboards require you to press the Fn key to activate the multimedia key.
Try pressing the ( Fn+WiFi ) key on your computer.)
3. If you are using an Ethernet cable, it may be helpful to plug it in and out of your computer.
If any of these workarounds didn't improve your situation, try these fixes on your computer-
Fix-1 Enable WiFi over Network Connections-
If the WiFi device on your computer is disabled on your computer, it can help you to enable it.
1. First, press the Windows key together with the " R " key. This opens the Run window.
2. Then type " ncpa.cpl " in the Run window and click " OK ".
2. When the Network Connections window opens, right-click the network connection you are using, and then click Enable .
The network connection will be activated on your computer.
You should be able to use the network connection on your computer.
Fix-2 Disabling and Enabling Network Adapter-
Disabling and enabling the network driver may help you.
1. Press Windows Key+X on your keyboard and then click " Device Manager " to access the utility.
2. In the Device Manager window, expand the list of " Network Adapters ".
3. Then you need to right- click on the problematic network driver and then click on " Disable device ".
4. Click Yes to disable the adapter.
After the adapter is disabled, a down arrow appears next to the disabled adapter.
5. Now, in the same window , right- click on the disabled adapter and then click " Enable Device " to re-enable the network adapter.
Wait a while as the device will reactivate.
Check whether an update is pending or not-
6. In the Device Manager window , right - click the adapter driver on your computer, and then click Update Driver .
7. In the next window, select the " Search automatically for updated driver software " option.
Windows searches for the latest driver for your network device, downloads it, and installs it on your computer.
Close the Device Manager window .
You should be able to use the network connection as before.
Fix-3 Automate Necessary Services-
Some services are required for network services to function properly.
1. First, click on the search bar and type " Services ".
Then just click " Service " to access the utility.
2. In the Services window, double-click the " WLAN AutoConfig " services .
3. Now click on the drop-down menu next to the " Startup type: " option and select " Automatic ".
4. Then click " Apply " and then click " OK ".
5. Now scroll down and locate the " Network Connections " service. Double click on it.
6. First, set the " Startup type: " setting to " Automatic ".
7. Then you need to click " Start " to start the service when the service status is " Stopped ".
8. To save the changes to your computer, click " Apply " and " OK "
Close the Services window .
Your problem should be solved.
Fix-4 Troubleshooting for the specific network adapter
If you encounter the problem with a specific network adapter during troubleshooting, it may help you-
1. Press the Windows key together with the " S " key on your keyboard. Then you need to write " network connections ".
2. Then you need to click on the “ Network Connection s” in the elevated search result.
3. When the Network Connections window opens, you need to double-click on the network adapter.
4. In the next window, click " Diagnostics ". This will diagnose the WiFi problem.
Run the troubleshooter and see the problem on your computer.
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