Old computer connecting to new wifi

Barry Clark 1 Reputation point
2021-07-09T16:14:24.707+00:00

I have an oldish (approx 2014) dell laptop running Windows 10. I just got a new DSL modem with a built in wifi router. If I connect to the modem via ethernet cable, everything works as expected. If I try to connect via wifi, the connection comes up as "Connected, no internet". My phone and my Kindle seem to be able to connect to the internet by this wifi.

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  1. franco d'esaro 261 Reputation points
    2021-07-11T12:17:04.533+00:00

    Hi,
    run the troubleshooter and report the Windows error message or post a screenshot.
    You can also follow here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/fix-wi-fi-connection-issues-in-windows-9424a1f7-6a3b-65a6-4d78-7f07eee84d2c

  2. Sunny Qi 10,716 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2021-07-12T03:29:04.957+00:00

    Hi,

    As francescoperfetto-9416's suggestion, you could use Windows Network Troubleshooter firstly to see if the issue can be resolved. If the issue still existed, please follow the following detailed steps:

    A. Please run the following command in a CMD prompt windows with Admin privilege's to see if you have an Internet connection:

    ipconfig /flushdns
    ipconfig /release
    ipconfig /renew

    B. Update your network adapter driver to the latest version to see if the issue can be resolved.

    C. Change the DNS server to 8.8.8.8 for Wi-Fi adapter to see if you could get an Internet connection

    D. Uninstall conflicting applications, temporarily disable firewall and antivirus software

    E. Reset TCP/IP using the command prompt: open a cmd window with admin privilege and run the following command one by one to check if the no internet issue is resolved.

    netsh int ip reset
    ipconfig /release
    ipconfig /renew

    Best Regards,
    Sunny

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  3. Docs 13,091 Reputation points
    2021-07-12T05:15:59.38+00:00

    Open the dell website > support > enter product or serial number or model > drivers (post a link into this thread) > download and install new wifi drivers > reboot

    Download and install Dell support assistant > make sure drivers and BIOS are up to date
    https://www.dell.com/support/contents/en-us/article/product-support/self-support-knowledgebase/software-and-downloads/supportassist

    Run through the troubleshooting steps in these Dell links:

    Connecting and Troubleshoot Internet Connectivity Issues on Your Dell Computer
    https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000124368/connecting-and-troubleshoot-internet-connectivity-issues-on-your-dell-computer

    Windows 10 Wireless Networking Usage and Troubleshooting Guide for the Home
    https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000132488/windows-10-wireless-networking-usage-and-troubleshooting-guide-for-the-home

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