If you are using a Wi-Fi network to access the internet from a PC or smartphone, and you receive a message indicating that you are not connected to the internet, it means that the device has successfully connected to the router, which means that it is technically possible to browse wirelessly.
To restore the Wi-Fi network, follow these steps:
- Select the Start button and type "Settings" to open the Settings menu.
- Access the "Network & Internet" settings.
- Choose "Advanced network settings".
- Select "Reset network".
- Confirm the reset by clicking "Yes".
If your Wi-Fi device indicates that there is no internet available, you need to access the device’s configuration panel and check if the IP address is present. If it is absent or not being received, click on "Refresh" to allow the system to reestablish the connection using its own IP address.
So, what does it mean to not be able to access the internet? In practice, the term "secured" indicates a secure and encrypted connection, which means that the device is correctly connected to Wi-Fi. However, the problem is that the router itself is unable to connect to the internet.
Restarting the router is the first thing to do. If that is not sufficient, try disconnecting the terminal from the power supply and wait at least ten to fifteen seconds before reconnecting it to the electrical network. Another reason why you may not be able to access the internet is the failure to assign an IP address.
So, what does "open connection" mean? Since the connection is not protected in any way, open Wi-Fi networks can be considered a subset of public Wi-Fi networks. The connection can be activated through a client system without the need to enter a password.
To connect to a Wi-Fi network, follow these steps:
- Enable the Wi-Fi system.
- Access the Wi-Fi settings.
- Choose to activate the Wi-Fi network.
- The tablet will display the names of the available Wi-Fi networks.
- Tap on a network to connect.
To connect your mobile phone to a Wi-Fi network, follow these steps:
- Click on Wi-Fi and networks to connect your smartphone to the modem with an Android operating system.
- Set the switch next to the Wi-Fi option to ON.
- Click on Wi-Fi Configuration.
- Choose your home network from the list of available Wi-Fi connections displayed on the screen.
To configure Wi-Fi on your mobile phone, follow these steps:
- Open the device’s Settings application to share Wi-Fi network information with a friend.
- Use the internet and the network.
- Connect to the Wi-Fi network.
- A QR code will be provided by the phone. Scan the code on another device to connect to the same network.
To connect your computer to a Wi-Fi network in Windows, follow these steps:
- In the taskbar, select the Network icon.
- Choose "Manage Wi-Fi connections" in the Wi-Fi quick settings menu.
- Select the Wi-Fi network you want to use and click "Connect".
- Enter the network password and click "Next".