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May 16th, 2022 20:00
Wifi not working (wifi 6 ax 1650i) dell g7 17
this has been a problem for a bit but at random times my computers wifi capabilities will stop working at all ether is fine and when i check devices it is saying the the request for operation was unsucseful network reseting used to work and so did re downloading drivers but now it wont work at all and some of my chosed methods like reset and redownloading drivers only work sometimes ive seen a pattern though outside of it not working at random times when i leave my computer on and connected to wifi then shut the lid without turning it iff ir disconnecting wifi it always stops working after.
if any one has any ideas please help.
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RachelGomez
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August 5th, 2022 00:00
5 Steps to fix if Dell Laptop wifi not Working-
STEP 1. Check if you have switched off the WiFi button.
Silly as it may seem, we tend to forget to switch the WiFi button on. May high-end laptops come with a separate switch or button for switching the WiFi feature on. Turning it on would enable you to get WiFi connectivity on your computer. Some laptops have the Aeroplane mode or Flight mode on it. You might have switched it accidentally, which could be precisely an answer to the 'wifi not working issue. Check if your laptop keyboard has a button marked with an airplane icon. You might have pressed it accidentally. One of the best options to find the issue will be to check if your laptop finds other WiFi networks available in the locality apart from your system. Is your wifi not working? Then, it's probably an issue with the WiFi network disabled on your laptop. Enable it using any of the methods explained above. If you are still unable to find any system, even after that, you may need to consult Dell Laptop Service Center in Andheri West Mumbai.
STEP 2.
Most software issues and even a few hardware conflicts get resolved with the aid of a simple reboot and the 'wifi not working' glitch is one of them. Now, rebooting would mainly be the first step towards sorting out most of your problems. The concept of rebooting your device is known as Power Cycling. You would only need to switch off your wifi router for around 5 to 10 seconds and then switch it back on. It should be able to sort out your issues if the WiFi network was working previously. Additionally, you can consider power cycling, even your laptop. If your laptop has specific issues with connectivity, power cycling should be able to solve them.
STEP 3. Relocate your router
Find if the connectivity issue affects you always, or only when you are far away from your router. The location of your router can also be an issue that may be affecting you. Check the antennas on your router for any sort of loose connection. Make them sit straight. The antennas might have come loose. If that is the case, secure them. Placing your router in the center of the room can help get the signal all around. Stuffing things across or in front of the router can cause router signals from being blocked from reaching your laptop. As long as possible, make it a point to place the router in an open area.
STEP 4. Change the WiFi channel
The WiFi channel on your router can be the root cause of your wifi not working on dell laptops. Normally, the WiFi routers transmit signals on 2.4 GHz bands. However, since most routers use the same frequency band, other routers in the vicinity of your location can cause interference. Apart from other routers, many other devices operate on the same 2.4 GHz band. Microwave ovens, cordless phones, and other similar radio devices may interfere with your router. You may need to look for the nearby devices by checking for the same on your laptop. To do this, you can check the network icon in the Notification Tray at the right bottom corner. wifi key on dell laptop, If you find other networks than the one you use, they can be a cause for interference. There are a few applications that would enable you to locate the band that the other WiFi routers are using. Depending on that information, you can change the band that your router is using. You can log into the control panel of your router and change the settings as per your preference for changing the channel.
STEP 5. Restore default settings
If all the options outlined above fail, you can consider resetting your router to default settings. Some of the settings you have changed may be conflicting with the connectivity. You can decide to reset your WiFi to default settings to get your router back to work. However, please note that resetting will delete all the settings on your router. We would advise you to note down your details like the username and password provided by your ISP. Almost all routers come with a small reset button on the rear side. Press and hold the button for around ten seconds, and your router will reset itself to default settings. Now, login to the control panel of your router and input your credentials.
Regards,
Rachel Gomez