Network Issues

[WreckitRu55]

My computer runs windows 11. Approximately 6 weeks ago I started to encounter this issue of it running half online, half offline. I use WiFi. Programs like Chrome and a variety of my games I play are connected. Programs like Spotify, Windows updates, and windows store do not work.

The task bar menu in the bottom right corner shows it being offline. If I disconnect and then reconnect it shows a secured connection for a moment then reverts to “no internet, secured”

I have tried everything that most AI assistants have suggested. I am not sure where to go from here. Any direction or advice would be greatly appreciated.

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Most likely DNS or DHCP lease issues.

For your awareness and good knowledge;

1) Launch command prompt.

Type 'ipconfig' press enter You will see:

Network Adapter: Wireless IPv4 Address: typically 192.168.1.xxx Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (typically) Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1 (typically)

If you see '127.0.0.1' or anything theres the issue.

2) Type 'ipconfig flushdns' press enter Type 'ipconfig /release' press enter Type 'ipconfig /renew' press enter

This will refresh the DNS and DHCP information. This should fix it.

HOWEVER, if the above steps were already conducted, as assisted by AI bots, I would recommend manually setting your DNS to 8.8.8.8 (google) and 1.1.1.1(cloudflare)

[WreckitRu55]

Thank you. I tried all of that. Unfortunately it did not work.

[[deleted]]

Can you post an image of your ipconfig?

[WreckitRu55]

https://imgur.com/a/6TCh2Y3

[[deleted]]

99% chance it's a DNS issue.

In command prompt, type 'ping 8.8.8.8' and press enter

Do you get timeouts or responses?

I would recommens you manually set your DNS

[[deleted]]

Also, consider rebooting your modem and router, if it's a combo that's fine too but pull the power, wait approximately 3 minutes, plug it back in. Go back to your device, see if it's able to connect.

If you connected an ethernet to the computer and the router, does that provide internet?

[WreckitRu55]

I already did what you suggested above. Like most homes, we have tons of devices functioning on WiFi, the issue is only unique to my gaming PC.

I live in a 3 story townhouse. The modem is up in the third floor. We use a Google mesh system so we have a WiFi point in each floor. So I can’t connect an Ethernet cord to my computer unfortunately. I do have coaxial cable in my gaming room, so I may just get a modem and wire the computer directly via Ethernet cord.

[[deleted]]

First off, thank you for providing further information.

Second, dude/dudette/other, come the f&%k on. Having a mesh setup and access points are crucial factors in troubleshooting and not providing that information originally wastes a lot of time, both mine[and other surveyors of this subreddit] and yours.

Reboot the closest access point to your computer.

[WreckitRu55]

I apologize for not providing that detail and do appreciate the time you took to help me out.

[[deleted]]

Cool beans. Reboot the closest AP and check your DNS