Your laptop may not see the available Wi-Fi network.When you try to connect to a Wi-Fi network, you may see it’s connected, but there’s no internet access.Your laptop may show an error saying authentication to the Wi-Fi network failed.

Issues with connecting to Wi-Fi typically occur when you’re first trying to connect to a new network or after you’ve deleted a Wi-Fi connection and are trying to connect again.

Cause of Laptop Not Connecting to Wi-Fi

There are many potential causes when a laptop won’t connect to Wi-Fi. The most common one relates to correctly authenticating with the target network. Other possible causes include faulty Wi-Fi network configuration, a malfunctioning modem or router, corrupt or failing network hardware or drivers, or antivirus software or firewall blocking your connection.

How to Fix Laptop Not Connecting to Wi-Fi

This issue applies to laptops running Windows, Mac, or Linux. These fixes may also work for other devices like smartphones or tablets.