{"id":4572,"date":"2016-02-23T05:41:15","date_gmt":"2016-02-23T13:41:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.hellotech.com\/?p=4572"},"modified":"2023-03-15T15:14:07","modified_gmt":"2023-03-15T22:14:07","slug":"join-wi-fi-network","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/join-wi-fi-network","title":{"rendered":"Why Can&#8217;t I Join a Wi-Fi Network?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When everything else works great with your device, being unable to join or stay connected to a Wi-Fi&nbsp;network is just frustrating. It&#8217;s a problem that happens to many devices, and there seems to be no single universal solution that works every time it occurs. Hopefully, a couple of these suggestions can help you get connected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-problems-with-the-device\"><a name=\"h.gjdgxs\"><\/a>Problems with the device<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"c0\">Before tinkering with the settings, try rebooting your device. A simple system restart may be all that&#8217;s needed to fix the problem. And though an obvious thing, don&#8217;t also forget to turn on the Wi-Fi network switch (or disable airplane\/flight mode). If you get authentication errors on a network you&#8217;ve joined before, then you need to enter the new password. Also check if your wireless adapter has an updated driver or the correct network connection settings. Your device&#8217;s operating system may feature an automated troubleshooter that can pinpoint the underlying issue and fix it for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-problems-with-the-router\">Problems with the router<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"c0\">If your device seems fine, then the router could be at fault. Try unplugging the router and plugging it back in after a couple of seconds. This is a proven diagnostic procedure known as <span class=\"c2\"><a class=\"c3\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Power_cycling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">power cycling<\/a><\/span>&nbsp;that restores a non-functioning router back to its working state. If that doesn&#8217;t work, try repositioning your router. Physical obstacles and other nearby routers may cause interference with the Wi-Fi network signal. Router settings that can also affect a device&#8217;s access to the network include MAC filtering and Wi-Fi channel, mode, and width. Installing the wrong firmware may also cause problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"c0\">If the suggestions above don&#8217;t fix the issue, it may be time to call in some professional help to see what went wrong with the wireless network. It&#8217;s also possible that the device (or the router) has some hardware defect. You should have it repaired or replaced by filing a warranty claim to the manufacturer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When everything else works great with your device, being unable to join or stay connected to a Wi-Fi&nbsp;network is just frustrating. It&#8217;s a problem that happens to many devices, and there seems to be no single universal solution that works every time it occurs. Hopefully, a couple of these suggestions can help you get connected. Problems with the device Before tinkering with the settings, try rebooting your device. 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