In this scenario, establishing a secure Internet connection becomes a challenge. And with both devices supporting the feature, one can’t figure out why the laptop is not connecting to a mobile hotspot. So, let’s find out!

Why is my laptop not connecting to the mobile hotspot?

Below are some of the few reasons your laptop might not be connecting to the mobile hotspot:

Glitch with the network: Sometimes, this issue might be due to a glitch in your connection. Network encryption: At times, this issue might be caused by the encryption on your network. You need to switch to an open connection instead. Issues with the connection: In some cases, users set the connection incorrectly, which led to the laptop not connecting to a mobile hotspot.

What can I do if my laptop is not connecting to a mobile hotspot?

Before we head to the slightly complex solutions, here are a few quick ones:

Restart the laptop and the mobile you are using for the hotspot. A quick workaround recommended that has, surprisingly, worked for many is to change the name of the hotspot network on the mobile. Try choosing a simple name. When connecting the laptop to the mobile, turn on Tethering first and then the Hotspot. This seemed to do the trick for many. Check if your laptop is on the list of blocked devices on the mobile. In that case, you will have to remove it from the list.

If none of these work, it’s likely another problem, and the solutions below would help.

1. Reconnect to the network

A simple fix when your laptop is not connecting to the mobile hotspot is to forget it and then reconnect to it. The problem usually arises due to trivial issues, and it shouldn’t take more than a minute to fix things.

2. Check if the critical services are running

3. Run the Internet Connections troubleshooter

4. Use an open network instead of an encrypted one

5. Change the Wi-Fi frequency

6. Reset the Android network settings

With that said, we can conclude this article. Feel free to tell us in the comments section below if you have anything to add or take. This will diagnose the issue and recommend possible solutions. SPONSORED There are multiple reasons this might fail, especially on older iterations of Windows. Follow the aforementioned steps to remove the encryption from your Android Hotspot. If your handset shares the Wi-Fi over the 5.0 GHz band and your Wi-Fi card don’t support it, you won’t be able to connect. That’s why we suggest, if the option is available, to switch from 5 GHz to 2.4 GHz band and give it a go by following the steps above. Remember that this will erase all saved ISSDs you have, Mobile Data settings, and Bluetooth-paired devices. But it should also resolve all bugs concerning network connectivity. Are you still having connection issues? Your Firewall might be to blame. Find out what to do if Windows Firewall is blocking your Internet connection.

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