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    Windows 10 Clean Install: Wifi Connected but No Internet Access

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Mr.Claw, Dec 13, 2015.

  1. Mr.Claw

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    Pretty much what it says in the title. The wifi shows connected, but there's a yellow triangle on the taskbar icon. I've installed the drivers for my card, which is Intel Centrino Advanced N-6230. However, the latest drivers given on Intel's site for this device is the Windows 8.1 version which is what I installed.

    I've been searching online for a solution for hours but couldn't find anything other than "uninstall antivirus". I don't have any antivirus, as I just did a clean install! I tried disabling Windows Defender and Firewall, but didn't help.

    How can I solve this? Thanks.
     
    Mr.Claw, Dec 13, 2015
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    Sounds like the wifi router can't connect you... Had something similar with my partners new laptop a few months ago and the solution was I used a desktop to login to the router to add the laptop to its access list.
     
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    Thanks for your reply.
    I tried that by logging into the router's admin page. I see that the laptop in question is connected and has a valid IP.
    ipconfig /all also gives a valid output for the wireless card.
     
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    Try repairing the Internet connection using Windows. It will most likely recreate a virtual Microsoft Wi-Fi adapter the lack of which is often a problem.
     
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    After hours of snooping around on the internet, it took me a trip to the local tech shop to buy a LAN cable, to solve the problem.
    I connected the laptop to the router through ethernet, and then did a Windows update. That solved the issue.

    Thanks guys for the replies.
     
    Mr.Claw, Dec 13, 2015
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