WIndows 10: WiFi connected but No Internet access

I have this problem quite frequently. And when I searched Google regarding this issue, I found a lot of discussions and solutions but none seemed to give me a permanent fix.

Issue:
Wifi is connected to a network but no internet access. This happens quite frequently. Out of 10 cases, 6 cases is connected but no internet access. During this issue, my other devices connect to the wifi network and internet just fine.

System config:
OS Win10
Wifi adapter Qualcomm Atheros AR9285
Wifi modem TPLink MR 3220
Wireless Security WPA/WPA2 — Personal

Steps taken:
I have done all steps given in this link http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows-10/fix-network-connection-issues .

I have done all the network troubleshoots that comes with Windows 10.
Initially when the issue started occurring very often when I upgraded to Windows 10. I changed the settings in Power management(turn off wifi) and it helped the situation to get better but not completely.
I have installed the latest WiFi driver(10.0.0.329) for the adapter compatible with Win10.
Bonjour service has been stopped.
Windows firewall has been stopped. Don’t have any antivirus or other firewalls installed.
The above steps did make the number of time the issue occur to come down, but the issue still persists.
On further troubleshooting I noticed, the issue only persists when ,in Network and Sharing center, the network fails to identify itself. So changed the settings for the network to be a private network, and that helped a lot.
So whenever, my network gets identified as a Private network, my internet works just fine. But Win10 takes a lot of time identify the network and in 40% of the time just labels it Unidentified and Public and my internet doesn’t work.
I also identified that sometimes when the network is private, suddenly the network switches itself back to a public network and then no internet access.
I have tried adding the ip of my modem as the default Gateway ip in the Wifi settings.

So, to summarise I need to know why Windows 10 doesnt recognise my network and if it does why does it switch back to Public or unindentified network.
Why does internet stops working when connected to a network classified as Public or Unidentified network.

I have this problem quite frequently. And when I searched Google regarding this issue, I found a lot of discussions and solutions but none seemed to give me a permanent fix.

Issue:
Wifi is connected to a network but no internet access. This happens quite frequently. Out of 10 cases, 6 cases is connected but no internet access. During this issue, my other devices connect to the wifi network and internet just fine.

System config:
OS Win10
Wifi adapter Qualcomm Atheros AR9285
Wifi modem TPLink MR 3220
Wireless Security WPA/WPA2 — Personal

Steps taken:
I have done all steps given in this link http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows-10/fix-network-connection-issues .

I have done all the network troubleshoots that comes with Windows 10.
Initially when the issue started occurring very often when I upgraded to Windows 10. I changed the settings in Power management(turn off wifi) and it helped the situation to get better but not completely.
I have installed the latest WiFi driver(10.0.0.329) for the adapter compatible with Win10.
Bonjour service has been stopped.
Windows firewall has been stopped. Don’t have any antivirus or other firewalls installed.
The above steps did make the number of time the issue occur to come down, but the issue still persists.
On further troubleshooting I noticed, the issue only persists when ,in Network and Sharing center, the network fails to identify itself. So changed the settings for the network to be a private network, and that helped a lot.
So whenever, my network gets identified as a Private network, my internet works just fine. But Win10 takes a lot of time identify the network and in 40% of the time just labels it Unidentified and Public and my internet doesn’t work.
I also identified that sometimes when the network is private, suddenly the network switches itself back to a public network and then no internet access.
I have tried adding the ip of my modem as the default Gateway ip in the Wifi settings.

So, to summarise I need to know why Windows 10 doesnt recognise my network and if it does why does it switch back to Public or unindentified network.
Why does internet stops working when connected to a network classified as Public or Unidentified network.

Solve The Problem in a Network Connections :
The Following 3 Commands run it in the CMD run as administrator To Solve Your Problem .
1- ipconfig /flushdns
2- ipconfig /release
3- ipconfig /renew
4- netsh interface ipv4 uninstall . then Restart the computer
5- netsh interface ipv4 install . then Restart your Computer
6- Open the registry then check this key «IPAutoconfigurationEnabled» if exists delete it . in this path
HKLM—System—CurrenControlSet—Services—Tcpip—Parameters—IPAutoconfigurationEnabled make the value 1 Or Delete this Key
7-netsh winsock reset

WiFi connected, but no internet access on Windows 10

Sometimes you connect to WiFi but you don’t have access to the internet. Your WiFi is available but a yellow triangular symbol appears on your WiFi. Your computer shows it is connected to WiFi but says no internet access. This problem may occur to all the devices connected to the WiFi or may be specific to only a few devices. If you are facing this problem you are in the right place. This article explains in detail solutions to resolve the issue.

WiFi connected, but no internet access

The following methods help you resolve this W-Fi internet connectivity issue in Windows 10.

1. Restart your computer
2. Reboot your Modem and Router
3. Reset Winsock
4. Reset DNS
5. Update Network Adapter Driver
6. Change DNS
7. Reset IP address
8. Use Network Reset option.

1. Restart your computer

The first and foremost thing to do when you can’t connect to the internet is to restart your computer. Many a time, restarting your system may clear some minor faults in your system.

2. Reboot your Modem and Router

In addition to your computer, if all other devices are not able to connect to the internet, probably there is an issue with your network connection. Rebooting the modem and router helps to clear router cache and may possibly fix some minor network glitches. Unplug the modem and router from the socket. Wait for some time and plug them back again. While doing this check if all the lights are turned-on on both the devices. If you don’t see any lights probably there is a problem with your hardware. If the basic reboot didn’t help you to get back online, proceed to the next step to fix the problem.

3. Reset Winsock

To reset Winsock, follow the below steps

Go to Start Menu and type Command Prompt in the search box.

Right-click on the Command Prompt from the menu and click Run as administrator.

Type the following command and hit Enter.

Type the following command and press Enter.

Close the Command Prompt and restart your computer.

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4. Reset DNS

Sometimes the problem with your current IP address can cause internet connectivity issues. Resetting DNS would help resolve the problem in such a case. To reset the DNS, follow the below steps.

Go to Start Menu and type Command Prompt in the search box.

Right-click on the Command Prompt from the menu and click Run as administrator.

Type the following command and hit Enter.

Type the following command and hit Enter.

Close the Command Prompt and Restart your computer.

5. Update Network Adapter Driver

Most of the time, updating your Network Adapter Driver to the latest version help run the computer smoothly. Here is how to do it.

1. Press Windows Key +X simultaneously on your keyboard and click Device Manager from the menu.
2. Select the Network adapter and right-click on your device from the dropdown menu.
3. Click Update device from the drop-down menu.
4. Restart your computer and check if the error is fixed.
5. Click OK to save changes.

Once done check if the problem is resolved.

6. Change DNS

You may face connectivity issues if your DNS server from ISP is not functioning properly. In such a case, changing DNS to the Google Public DNS server might help. Here is how to do it.

1. Press Windows Key +X simultaneously and click Network Connections.
2. Go to Change adapter settings at the bottom of the page.
3. Right-click on your network connection and click Properties from the drop-down menu.
4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4((TCP/IPv4) in the Properties window and click the Properties button.
5. Click on the radio button with the option Use the following DNS server address.
6. Next to Preferred DNS server option, type 8.8.8.8.
7. Now next to Alternate DNS server, type 8.8.4.4.
8. Click OK and Restart your system.

7. Reset IP address

You may face network connectivity issue mostly if the IP address is not configured properly. In that case, resetting IP addresses in the command prompt should help. Here is how to do it.

Go to Start Menu and type Command Prompt in the search box.

Right-click on the Command Prompt from the menu and click Run as administrator.

Type the following command and hit Enter.

Now type the following commands and hit Enter key on your keyboard after typing each one on your command prompt.

Once done close the command prompt window and restart your system.

On the start menu, type control panel and click on it.

Go to Network and Sharing Center and click Change adapter settings.

Right-click on your WiFi adapter and select Disable from the drop-down menu.

Wait for few minutes and Enable it again from the same menu.

8. Use Network Reset option

Open Windows 10 Settings and use the Network Reset option. This will likely resolve all WiFi connectivity issues.

FIX: Windows 10 has WiFi but I can’t access the Internet

• Even if you can see the WiFi icon on your Windows 10 taskbar, that doesn’t guarantee Internet access.
• If you see a yellow mark next to the Wi-Fi icon, you might have a problem with your router. Let’s solve these issues using our guide below.
• For any other problems with your hardware or software, bookmark our Tech Troubleshooting page for further reference.
• Should you encounter any other network problems, you can rely on our Network & Internet Hub to find a solution.

If you have issues with your Internet connections in Windows 10 while connected to the WiFi, read this guide to find out why your Internet access isn’t working and what you can do to fix it.

Even though your WiFi icon shows up in your taskbar of the Windows 10 system, you can still have some issues with the Internet access.

What can I do if I have WiFi connection but no Internet access?

1. Try a different browser

As this might be a problem with your browser, the first and easiest way of solving the issue would be to simply change your browser to a reliable one like Opera.

This awesome browser is less prone to such problems and errors and has a built-in ad blocker that will speed up the page loading.

And if you want to feel completely safe, use the built-in VPN service that will hide your identity even from your ISP while browsing.

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2. Restart your Wi-Fi device

1. Click the WiFi icon found next to the clock in the taskbar.
2. Seeing an exclamation mark next to the WiFi icon means that you’re not connected to the internet.
3. Turn off WiFi from your Windows 10 device.
4. Reboot your PC.
5. Enable the wifi adaptor and check your Internet connectivity.

3. Restart the router

1. Power off the router.
2. Wait for approximately one minute.
3. Power up the router .
4. Wait for the router to properly start.
5. Try connecting your device to the WiFi connections and check your Internet access.

4. Unplug/plug the cable

1. Unplug the Ethernet cable (the internet cable) from the router and plug it directly into your device.
2. If the Internet is not working with a direct cable connection then you will need to contact your Internet Service Provider to troubleshoot the problem.
3. If your Internet access is working after you plugged in the cable directly then it is most likely an issue with your router.

Note: If it is an issue with your router install it again by following the instructions on the CD that came with it when you bought it.

5. Disconnect/reconnect to the Wi-Fi router

1. Disconnect from the router.
2. Connect again to the wifi router by entering your password and account.
3. Check to see if your Internet access is working properly

Other Wi-Fi/Internet connection issues in Windows 10

This is not the only problem that may occur while trying to connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi.

If you have other connection problems, we recommend you to check the list we have prepared for you. Here are the most common issues:

If you have any more similar problems or suggestions, don’t hesitate to share your thoughts in the Comments section below.

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You say reinstall browser for win 8 and 10 but win 10 upgrades itself.

New rule: whenever someone offering tech advice says to reset the router, they must explain how every router in the world is malfunctioning and how to go about resetting routers at coffee shops, airports, corporate offices and other places where wi-fi is offered to the public.

Inspiron 11 3000 2 in 1, Windows 10, TWC Cisco cable modem/router wireless will connect first time after set up or modem reset but on power cycle, sleep or restart get connected but no internet. Happens on home router and another identical Cisco TWC cable modem/router. If reset the modem/router will work again until the laptop is reset again and it fails again.
SOLUTION (if you want to call it that): take the Cisco modem back to TWC and get a Technicolor modem/router instead. Has been working fine for >1 week no mater how many times I reset the laptop.
p.s. my smartTV also started not connecting to the Cisco modem at about the same time so I concluded something wrong with the modem or TWC pushed an update to the modem that broke it. It was random chance I got the Technicolor modem instead of the Cisco and haven’t ha issue since.

My is connected and all my browsers work but only my Multiplayer Games are not connected to internet

SAME.. browsers work fine but, steam, skype, all online games, curse, gamejolt app ETC just if u found a fix tell me! email : supergamerhardcore@gmail.com

This didn’t actually help.
At all.
All you did was go over the same exact steps Windows users have followed since time immemorial, without ever giving possible causes to the internet issue.

Downloaded Windows 10 a few days ago and the Internet connection was fine. Yesterday it stopped working. Your 1st tutorial worked! Thank you for sharing!