Sometimes the situation may arise when you have to complete an important task or a crucial assignment when the network connection goes off. You try troubleshooting it and the device is connected to wifi but the wifi modem shows no internet connection. Here, we will discuss some effective methods to troubleshoot the wifi modem and check its connection with our device.
Here are 5 proven ways to Fix 'WiFi connected but no internet connection'
1. Restart the WiFi router and connected device.
This may seem the most common solution to internet connectivity issues but is also the most effective. Many times it happens that an update is pushed by the router or device that is not updated on the device which causes lag and unwanted issues in the modem and internet connection.
So, the next you find difficulties connecting to the internet connection, make sure to restart your wifi router and connected devices as well.
2. Update date&time of the WiFi router
Internet connection is all about keeping the devices and software packages up to date. So, in case the date & time of the router is not updated then the wifi modem may find it difficult to connect to a live internet connection.
To update the date and time of your iball baton wifi router, follow the given steps:
1. Go to IP address 192.168.1.1 and log in using the password 'admin'
2. After logging in go to the maintenance tab and locate the date & time. Choose the correct region and time zone as per your location to update the date and time of your wifi router.
3. Once updated, click the restart button. This will reset the router and the time zone will be updated. This will connect the modem to the network.
3. Checking Windows Firewall and other antivirus settings
The in-built windows firewall sometimes disconnects the network which it identifies as an unknown network. This causes the network to get disconnected suddenly and the network is reset without any intimation.
Before accessing the internet network, make sure to disable any kind of network firewall and antivirus protection on the network access or browsers so that you can be able to take surf the internet without any network issues.
4. Check the MAC address matching with your device
According to Wikipedia, A media access control address (MAC address) is a unique identifier assigned to a network interface controller (NIC) for use as a network address in communications within a network segment. In case a new device or computer is connected to a wifi router, the wifi modem may treat this device as an unknown or risky device. This cuts the network connection from the device and the system becomes offline. To match the MAC address with the current MAC address of your device:
1. Log on to 192.168.1.1 and use the password 'admin'
2. Locate the MAC Address tab and click 'extract current MAC'
3. This will allow the wifi router to access the updated device MAC address and will send the required data packets to the corrected IP address and mac address.
5. Disable any custom VPN
VPN or Virtual Private Networks are used by individuals to access specific sites which are not accessible through a regular internet connection in a specific locality or region. If you are using a specialised VPN which may be banned by your ISP or Internet Service Provider, then you may see an error in connecting to the network. This can be resolved simply by uninstalling or disabling the troublesome VPN and accessing the internet through regular or general channels. Once you are assured that the culprit is the VPN which is creating the issues, you can simply swap it with a working VPN.
Bonus Tip
If nothing mentioned above works for you then try contacting your local tech support or your Internet Service Provider. These are the personnel specialised in troubleshooting and maintaining network connectivity and they may surely have the solution for your specific network problems.
This may also save you a lot of time and it's their job so they know it better ;)
FAQ
How to resolve no internet access problem in wifi
Make sure the date & time of your wifi router and connected device is up to date and the time zone and location selected are also correct as choosing the wrong time zone may lead to your device going offline even when having a live internet connection.
WiFi connected but no internet in laptop
If the firewall in your laptop is enabled which restricts all unknown networks to be restricted then it may be difficult for you access the internet. Make sure to disable the firewall or any other antivirus software for the specific network connection and any package which helps you access the internet like the browser.
Why is my phone showing Wifi connection but has no internet access
The phone may be connected to the WiFi router but the modem may be offline. This may cause your Android phone to show connected to WiFi but still, you may be unable to get online and surf the internet.
WiFi not working on Android phone but working on other devices
If your WiFi router has limit on number of devices allowed to be connected at a moment then some devices may be connected to the internet while some devices may show the network connectivity as offline.
To change the limit of number of devices to be connected, visit the WiFi router setup page and locate the connected devices tab. Check for the number of devices connected and increase the number as required.
This are the top ways to check and troubleshoot any network connection related issues and using this ways you can fix the internet connection using your Android phone, iPhone, mac and Windows PC as well.
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