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WiFi name shows up but won't connect

Your computer can see the network but it's failing the authentication step. This is a saved password that's out of date, a router security setting that changed, or the router blocking this specific device.

When the WiFi name is visible but won't connect, the network is definitely there. Your computer is detecting it. The problem is the authentication handshake between your computer and the router. Common causes are a stale saved password, a router firmware update that changed the security protocol, or the router's MAC filtering blocking this device.

Risk: Low ⏱ 10-15 minutes Beginner
⚡ Before you start
  • Forget the network and reconnect with the password. Saved credentials can be corrupted
  • Confirm the password before entering it. Passwords are case-sensitive, so type in Notepad first to see every character
  • Check whether other devices can connect to the same network. If they can, the router is fine and this device is the issue

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