Doesn't show wifi on laptop. Why doesn't my laptop see the router's Wi-Fi network? What to do? All devices except the laptop see Wi-Fi

Hard to imagine to modern man your life without the Internet, and even wireless. But it happens that the laptop does not see the wifi network, why this happens and what to do then, let’s look into it in detail!

Why the laptop does not see the wifi network: possible problems and their solutions

Let's go from the most likely to the most difficult - by elimination. Let's get started.

The most common

So why does the laptop not see the wifi network - this may happen due to the fact that wireless Internet basically absent!

1. Let’s make sure that there is wireless Internet in the coverage area by using other devices: a tablet, smartphone, laptop or PC and check whether they see wifi on the laptop. If yes, we follow further, if not, then he does not see wifi.
   We found out that there is Internet, but the laptop does not see the Wi-Fi network, why - it means that something is wrong with our device, as a rule, and there are extremely banal solutions.
2. See if the adapter is turned on; as a rule, the indicator lights up on the keyboard:

• turned off - looks like the screenshot below.
  
• turn on with the keys, according to the device layout, + from to .
• after that the search for networks should begin with a notification in the tray and a yellow star near the antenna, see screenshot.
  
• if everything works and the laptop sees the Wi-Fi network – enjoy surfing, otherwise further
• Let's try to run troubleshooting - right click on the antenna → "Diagnosing problems"
  
  
  

• the procedure helps in most cases, otherwise we are looking for another reason why the laptop does not see wifi.

The driver is an important component!

We urge you not to forget that the driver is the link between the hardware and the OS. Without this talented negotiator, everything works quite crookedly or does not work at all - this may be the answer to the question - why the computer does not see the Wi-Fi network. Regardless of whether it is a laptop or a desktop PC, whether the adapter is connected externally or internally, the solution is common.

• In the taskbar you can see another icon - a crossed out monitor, see the screenshot.
  
  If Windows 7 or 8, follow:
• “Start” → right-click “Computer” → “Properties”
  
  
• " Device Manager"
  
  
• Expanding « Network adapters» → we are looking for “Intel(R) Centrino”, “Atheros...” is also possible, etc.
  
  
  It should look like on the screenshot, without any marks
• if there are red or yellow symbols, right-click and select "Engage"– Most likely, a driver update will be required.

If Windows versions 10, we follow:

We see that the drivers are not installed:

• go to the manufacturer and download the appropriate drivers.
• install → restart system
• check, if it works, we’ll finish here, otherwise we’ll look for other reasons.

Let's adapt - adaptation!

There is such a word as adapter - this is the main opportunist in the name of the advent of the Internet, and if it is disabled, nothing will be visible!

Let's check if it is enabled:

Sees everything, but not what is needed!

Why doesn't the computer see my Wi-Fi network, but catches everyone else - and this happens. Here you already need to understand the router settings. Let's look at it visually on Asus models, and write it down with commands for the rest. First, connect to another available Internet - for example, you can distribute it from your phone.

Now, regarding TP-Link equipment:

What's in a name…?

One involuntarily recalls the words of the classic A.S. Pushkin. Do not think that this is a joke, sometimes there is an SSID conflict, your computer does not see Wi-Fi, but everyone else does. And believe it or not, it turns out that his change and Voila are enough!

We change it using the example of the Asus router with screenshots.

The computer stubbornly does not see wi-fi. I believe that the driver has failed, because... Device Manager shows only wired connection (1).

I tried to use your instructions for installing the driver, but I can’t find the right one anywhere. I have quite old model laptop MSI MS-16GK, and on the MSI website all drivers are only for newer models. In addition, I can’t figure out whose network adapter I have - in the properties it says Realtek (2)

And the supplier definition is issued by both Realtek and Ralink. On the Ralink website there is nothing even close to suitable, but on the realtek website everything is for XP or Vista, and I have seven. Tell me where to find a suitable one? Or does the driver have nothing to do with it at all?

Answer

Yes, in device manager you really don't have Wi-Fi adapter A. Try clicking on the "View" item there and checking the "Show hidden devices". I wonder if something will change. The strange thing is that there are not even unknown devices. To be honest, this is very similar to a breakdown, or disabling the Wi-Fi module itself inside the laptop. If this is the case, then the driver will not help.

Realtek- This LAN card. It has nothing to do with Wi-Fi. You still have it in the device manager and it works.

Ralink is a Wi-Fi adapter that has disappeared from Device Manager. For some reason.

The problem is that there is no WiFi adapter even unknown device, so that we can view its properties, find out its VEN and DEV and find drivers.

Your laptop is very similar to the FX610. It is on the MSI website (msi.com/Laptop/support/FX610.html#down-driver&Win7%2064) and there are Wireless LAN drivers for it. There is Atheros Wireless LAN, and msi Wireless Lan_6891. Here you can try it. There is no driver for Ralink.

You can also try programs like DriverPack Solution.

The Wi-Fi network, without exaggeration, greatly facilitates the solution of many tasks in Everyday life; Plus, you don't need to run another wire to the computer. But at some point you notice that your netbook and the already familiar network or refuses to do this with a new one in a new place - this is very unpleasant and causes a lot of problems. Today we’ll talk about what to do if the laptop doesn’t see Wi-Fi or refuses to connect to it.

What to do first

First, you need to figure out which side your problem is on - the problem is in the router or in the netbook itself. Alternatively, during loading on one of the sides there could be a failure in some part software, so it's worth trying to reboot both devices and try again, and then move on.

You should also remember to check whether the Wi-Fi transmitter is turned on on the netbook - as a rule, it is activated by pressing one special key or a combination of several, although on some models such a button may be placed separately. It happens that the activation button is equipped with an indicator.

If everything remains as is, then it makes sense to take another device, and it will be great if it is on the same operating system, and try to connect from it. If you fail here too, then read below - we will describe what to do to correct settings router.

The same can be done with your netbook: just take it, move it to a place where you can catch some other wireless network, and see if he sees her.

It may be that the devices are too far from each other and therefore cannot connect - take this into account too, especially if you have replaced the router with a new one, because it may have a shorter range than the previous one. If the netbook sees the network, but simply does not connect, there may also be several solutions.

Now that we have figured out which side the problem is on, we have a rough understanding of the reason why the laptop does not see the WiFi network; this opens up possible options for further action.

Netbook does not see the network

Now we will talk specifically about the situation when the device is completely invisible to the router. This is a very real option, and there may be more than enough reasons. Let's start with the fact that if you recently reinstalled the system, then you probably did not have the necessary driver installed. The solution to this problem is quite simple - you look at the case or box for the company name and model, and then go to the official website of your manufacturer and in the driver section you get everything for free and without viruses.

If you are unable to connect using wired connection To download the driver, you will have to do it from another computer. The installer can be downloaded to any media.

To check whether the driver is installed at all, open the Start menu and find “My Computer” in it: here you need to right-click and select “Properties”.

Now on the left we find “Device Manager” and click on it.

Next you need to find the “Network adapters” parameter and open the branch - if your Wi-Fi module works correctly, it will be displayed next to the wired one, and if the driver is not installed on it, then opposite there will be a triangle with an exclamation mark.

Another feature worth paying attention to is that if your device has recently been repaired, then the reason why the netbook does not find Wi-Fi may simply be an unconnected or poorly connected wireless network module.

If the device has not been cleaned or opened for a long time, the cause may even be oxidation of the contacts.

Doesn't want to connect

Figure out why the laptop doesn’t see WiFi networks, is also quite simple: either you enter the wrong password, or automatic IP acquisition is not activated on the device, or, in extreme cases, the problem is in the settings of the distribution point. Here we will look at the problems of the netbook.

Open “Start” and find “Control Panel”.

Here we need the “Network and Sharing Center” (in Windows 7).

Now on the left we look for “Change adapter settings” - after this a window with adapters will open in front of you, where we select your wireless one and right-click, then select “Properties”.

Next, our choice is “Internet Protocol version 4”: double-click and in the new window we set everything as shown in the screenshot, that is, to automatically receive, after which we consistently click “OK” everywhere.

If the problem is in the router

There can also be many problems on this side. If none of your devices could see the network, there are few options: someone could gain access and change the settings, the distribution point became unusable, or the firmware crashed. The same, by the way, applies to some cases when the network is visible, but it is impossible to connect.

A universal solution could be to reset the settings to factory settings - usually the process is described in detail in the instructions and is carried out using the power button or a separate button next to it. In the end, everything should work, but you will have to configure the router again.

In the case of a crashed firmware, some functions may not work, and in such a situation, only flashing the firmware can be a real salvation - to do it, you just need to go to the manufacturer’s website and find the proper instructions, after which you can download the firmware and begin the process of replacing it.

This is about the reasons why the laptop does not find WiFi. Now you need to figure out how to reconfigure your router.

Setting up the router

Now let's talk briefly about the basic settings of the router for correct operation. The first thing you need to do is go to your browser and write the value 192.168.0.1 in the address bar; if it doesn’t work, replace 0 with 1. Sometimes the manufacturer changes this address, so if nothing works here, look at the address on the distribution point sticker or on the box in which the device was shipped.

Now in the new window we enter admin in both fields, although there are cases when the standard values ​​are changed: however, you already know where to look for the necessary information.

Welcome to our warm WiFiGid portal! In this article I will tell you how to enable Wi-Fi on an MSI laptop, and what to do if it does not work. Let's try to create something like this detailed guide on this topic. At the same time, this article is not from some would-be copywriter without understanding the problem, but from the happy owner of an MSI GF63-8RD. Everything is based on personal experience and in original pictures. There really is something to see here.

I don’t have the opportunity to view everything on an MSI laptop, so some things may be different for us. But I will still touch on the general universal essence for any model, so just follow the steps. If you still have questions or have additions that will help other readers, be sure to leave them in the comments to this article.

Brief theory

So, we have two problems that are necessary for the same thing - turn on Wi-Fi on the MSI laptop and start using it. Those. all these queries:

• Wi-Fi doesn't work
• Enable Wi-Fi

are one and the same. Their solution will be discussed further; there will be no special division. At the same time, I assume that you have already tried a lot, so without stupid platitudes and everything is step by step. The steps below will also help when using a netbook.

If you do everything and nothing helps within a week, you may have encountered a hardware failure. On new ones MSI models The Wi-Fi module is replaceable, so the repair will not replace your laptop.

Another interesting addition - if the laptop sees other access points, but does not see only yours, the problem is most likely in the distribution device. This article is of a general nature.

Step 0 – Reboot

Yes, still banal, but very effective - if you came to this article, but still haven’t reloaded anything, do it now. Moreover, if the problem is related to the Internet, also reboot the router. But do it like this:

1. Turn off the laptop.
2. Turn off the router.
3. We wait a minute.
4. Turn on the router.
5. We turn on the laptop.

It helps a lot. If you are not lucky, move on.

Step 1 – Keyboard Shortcuts

Very often, Wi-Fi on a laptop is turned off using keyboard shortcuts. Some MSI models also support this. The most popular combinations for this manufacturer:

Other combinations are also possible - usually an antenna will be drawn on the key in row F, for example, like here:

In my case, there is nothing like that. My model does not enable Wi-Fi via a keyboard shortcut. So let's move on.

Step 2 – Utility

In my case, along with Dragon Center, a utility with an interesting name was preinstalled - SCM (GF63 8RD). And she constantly hides in the tray:

Double-click on it and run:

And we see that in my case Wi-Fi is turned on, and here next to it there are hidden buttons for activating the camera and Bluetooth (I got into trouble with the camera, which is why it didn’t turn on). Do you also have pre-installed software that affects the activation of modules? Take a closer look, not only in the tray, but also through the Start menu and go through all the programs. If you find it, it will make your task much easier.

Step 3 – Airplane Mode

A common situation among our readers is that airplane mode somehow turns on. What to do? You just need to disable it:

Those. We click on the airplane icon, and then on the desired tile with this mode - everything turns off, and Wi-Fi works again.

Step 4 - Checking Adapters

If there is still no Wi-Fi, let’s check whether the adapter is turned on in the system at all. Let's do it step by step:

1. Right-click on the network icon, and from there, depending on operating system select: “Network and Internet settings” (Windows 10) or “Network and Sharing Center” (Windows 7):

1. “Adapter settings settings” or “Changing adapter settings”:

1. In the list that opens, look at your adapters. If there is a gray one like in the picture below, then right-click on it and select “Enable”.

After switching on, the network will work. But there is another situation - the adapter you need is not among the lists. Those. Read in general what they are. There are wired ones, there are wireless ones. This is exactly what you need for Wi-Fi wireless adapter Here. What if he's not here at all?

Step 5 – Drivers

If the adapter you need is not here, then a logical question arises - did you even have Wi-Fi? What I mean is that people often write to us with a complaint that their Wi-Fi does not work, and then it turns out that it never worked, and in general they are sitting at a desktop computer that never had it... All that remains is to send them to shop for an adapter (luckily they are cheap).

And if there is, I suggest taking a walk to Device Manager so we can kill two birds with one stone:

1. If the adapter is here, but it was not in the adapter settings, then it will be displayed here with some kind of exclamation mark. Those. there is an obvious problem with the drivers.
2. If he is not here, then everything is very bad. The system does not see this board at all. Possibly due to the driver motherboard or hardware failure of the module.

In case of these problems, the Wi-Fi icon disappears from the tray.

If he is here without any warning, we have completely reached a logical dead end. If it is here, then it should be in the adapter settings and can be turned on freely. Let's check this out already. Do you know how to open Device Manager? Let's open it.

For those who don’t know, right-click on Start and select the appropriate item:

What to do if there is a problem? Need to install driver! How to do it:

1. You can go to the MSI website, find your laptop, and simply download the driver for the wireless adapter.
2. You can use the DRP.su program - it will find problematic devices and update them.

If now you start saying: “How can I download if Wi-Fi doesn’t work,” make the Internet in a different way (via wired Internet or distribute from your phone via USB). But doing this on a problematic device is much easier than downloading something somewhere and then dragging it.

There is Wi-Fi, but no Internet

This is more of an addition to the general article. This happens to us regularly - a person swears that Wi-Fi doesn’t work and doesn’t know how to turn it on, but it turns out that Wi-Fi actually works, but he simply doesn’t have the Internet. People very often confuse Wi-Fi and the Internet. The main criterion for this problem is the yellow exclamation mark on the Wi-Fi icon.

In case you have an excellent connection to a Wi-Fi network, but you don’t have the Internet, we have it.

This is where I will end the article. If you have any questions, write. My MSI laptop I’m almost always at hand, if I can tell you anything as soon as I can. See you later!