Applies ToWindows 11 Windows 10

Try these things to troubleshoot network connection issues in Windows 11.

  • Make sure Wi-Fi is on. Select Start > Settings > Network & internet, then turn on Wi-Fi. Next, select More options (>) next to Wi-Fi, then select Show available networks. If a network you expect to see appears in the list, select it, then select ConnectOpen Wi-Fi settings

  • See if you can use the Wi-Fi network to get to websites from a different device. If you can’t, restart your modem, router, and device, and re-connect to the Wi-Fi.

  • Try turning Wi-Fi on and off. This can solve issues by restarting your connection.

  • If your Surface still isn't connecting, try the steps on Surface can't find my wireless network.

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Try these things to troubleshoot network connection issues in Windows 10.

  • Use the Network troubleshooter. Select Start  > Settings  > Network & Internet > Status. Under Change your network settings, select Network troubleshooterOpen Status settings

  • Make sure Wi-Fi is on. Select Start  > Settings  > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi. Next, select Show available networks, and if a network you expect to see appears in the list, select it, then select ConnectOpen Wi-Fi settings

  • See if you can use the Wi-Fi to get to websites from a different device. If you can’t, restart your modem, router, and device, and re-connect to the Wi-Fi.

  • If your Surface still isn't connecting, try the steps on Surface can't find my wireless network.

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