Windows 10 can’t connect to my router

Table of contents: Fix – Windows 10 can’t connect to WiFi network

1. Restart your router

Sometimes the simplest solution is the best one, and in most cases router problems can be fixed by restarting your router. To restart your router press the power button to turn off your router. Wait for 30 seconds and turn your router back on. If the problem persists, move to the next solution.

2. Update your network drivers

If Windows 10 can’t connect to your router, make sure that you’re using the latest network drivers. To update your network drivers, visit your network card manufacturer’s website, locate your network adapter and download the latest drivers for it. If you’re using a built-in Ethernet adapter, visit your motherboard manufacturer’s website in order to download the latest drivers. 2.1 Update drivers automatically To avoid damaging the PC by installing bad driver versions, we strongly suggest that you do so automatically using third-party software. This type of tool will assist you in safely updating all out-of-date drivers. After you select the drivers to update the software will do all the work on your behalf automatically. ⇒ Get DriverFix

3 Reinstall network drivers

Sometimes it’s better to resolve network problems simply by reinstalling network drivers. In order to reinstall default network drivers, you need to do the following: SPONSORED In addition, you can use Windows Update to update the missing drivers. To do that, follow these steps:

4. Check if you’re using the correct address

You might be unable to connect to your router if you’re using the wrong IP address. To check for correct IP address do the following:

5. Try using a different web browser

Few users reported that they cannot connect to router in Windows 10 when using a specific browser. If that’s the case, we urge you to try connecting to your router from a different browser or from a different device, such as your smartphone, tablet, or an other computer in your network.

6. Reset your router

Most routers come with a reset button that will restore them to factory settings. If you can’t access your router in Windows 10, it might be due to changed router settings and the only solution is to reset it. In order to reset your router, you need to press and hold the Reset button for a few seconds, but before you perform a reset be sure to check your router manual.

7. Update router firmware

If the problem persists, you might have to update router firmware. This is an advanced solution, and if not careful you can cause permanent damage to your router. Before updating your router’s firmware make sure to thoroughly check the instruction manual in order to avoid causing any potential damage.

8. Run the Network Troubleshooter

If none of the previous solutions resolved the issue, we’re going to try Windows 10’s built-in troubleshooting tool. Here’s how to run it:

9. Use the Command Prompt

And finally, the final thing we’re going to try is resetting winsock and flushing DNS. Here’s what you need to do: Being unable to access your router can be a big problem, especially because you can’t change any of the router settings. If you have any issues with connecting to your router, feel free to try some of our solutions.

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