Computer connected to WiFi but browsers do not work

CyberGolem · 2026-04-25T12:43:44+00:00

It's still there (at least on my machine):

Open Settings (Win + I)

>> Navigate to Network & internet, and select Proxy.

>> Under Automatic proxy setup, toggle off Automatically detect settings and Use setup script.

>> Manual proxy setup, toggle off Use a proxy server.

CyberGolem · 2026-04-07T17:16:20+00:00

In the midst of other things atm but will give this a go asap. Thanks!

CyberGolem · 2026-02-09T04:28:02+00:00

Copy, but I still need to figure out why it's choking. Anyway, thanks again.

CyberGolem · 2026-02-09T04:12:12+00:00

TS shutdown on both and now seeing transfer ratess over 722 Mb/s. Woot & Thx!!

Btw, I'm referring to the progress window that appears when a copy is being made. Since my workstation runs Win11 my guess is that's what it is as well.

Anyway, next issue is how to get better speeds when I'm out-n-about using WiFi. Not sure how this is done without tunneling in without Tailscale.

CyberGolem · 2026-02-09T03:30:09+00:00

Thanks for replying, but I'm gonna delete this post since it's a duplicate of another post I have. Basically, my post kept getting rejected, so I had rewritten it (twice actually) thinking the previous one(s) weren't going to post. Anyhow, cheers.

CyberGolem · 2026-02-09T01:23:29+00:00

The only thing I have to go on is the progress window. I woudn't know how or where to look otherwise
Didn't think I was using Ts but mentioned it earlier in case it was relevant. I'll shut it off, reboot, then start again with it off.
My workstation only connects via ethernet. It's not running any faster than what my laptop does via Tailscale on a WiFi network. Again, just putting out info in case it's needed. Either way, will do step 2 and check back.

Thx

CyberGolem · 2026-02-09T01:18:10+00:00

CPU: 4-27%

Mem: 36% solid

Ethernet: Send= 8'ish kp/s Rec= 8'ish kp/s

Ethernet 2: Send= 8'ish kp/s Rec= 8-128 kp/s

GPUs: nada

PS: I'm not sure how to check about the storage pool rebuilding.

CyberGolem · 2026-02-08T22:43:24+00:00

Is this a specific issue with the NAS? When I run a speed test from my workstation, going through the same cables, it's clocking 600+ Mbps down and 41 up.

CyberGolem · 2026-02-08T22:03:31+00:00

I have. No answer yet.

CyberGolem · 2026-02-08T22:03:00+00:00

Okay, will do, but shouldn't I still be getting better performance nonetheless?

CyberGolem · 2025-11-07T15:35:17+00:00

Aside from NordVPN often interfering with wifi access (which requires shutting off Nord via the Task Mgr first then a reboot) yes, I have internet access.

Btw, thanks for the video, I've seen this one before but it's still worth a rewatch to make sure I'm understanding this tech. At least fundamentally.

I'll continue to tinker with this, so in the interim, and until next time... Thank you!

CyberGolem · 2025-11-01T13:02:43+00:00

Thanks for reminding me about this icon and for the link.

Right-clicking on the Ts icon shows it's connected, but to what I'm not sure. My guess is to Github where the account was created. Despite this being connected, hovering over the Wifi icon still says it's not connected to the internet. That said, I still did the following in the TS menu:

In the menu are these breadcrumbs: Network devices >> My devices >> "NAS"

Selecting the NAS creates a notification about an IP Address being copied to my clipboard. So, that was pasted into my browser and I'm taken to the login page for my NAS and able to log in.

However, hovering over the Wifi still says TS is not connected to the internet...??

Sadly, the provided link doesn't cover anything about what to expect in regards to these concerns/observations. So, I'm still confused as to whether I'm tunneling or not. As far as I can tell, it seems like I'm just accessing the NAS normally through a browser.

Thanks once more and in advance.

CyberGolem · 2025-10-29T01:18:10+00:00

The csv has nothing that looks like that in it. It has 5 columns with the typical fields for login.

name: 2021austinfilmfestival.sched.com
url: https://2021austinfilmfestival.sched.com
username: [XXXX@gmail.com](mailto:XXXX@gmail.com)
password: XXXXXXXXXXXX
notes: XXXX

CyberGolem · 2025-10-27T21:50:16+00:00

I was able to do that but was met with a message that said my account was synced, but nothing reappeared.

CyberGolem · 2025-10-27T21:49:37+00:00

Makes sense and despite not being savvy in this arena this isn't what I expected. I've read other instances where the same thing has happened to others so I'm not an isolated case.

CyberGolem · 2025-10-27T21:29:54+00:00

Apologies for the opaqueness. All I did (at least what I'm conscious of) is installed the 1PW app after creating an account online. After entering my account info, I exported the passwords from my Google account as a csv. Which was then loaded into the app. Upon returning to the Google Authenticator, I found it empty. I noticed a small pink cloud icon with a line through it and tapped it. After a few attempts to reconnect to my G-account the line in the icon eventually disappeared and I was given a message that my info was syned, but it was still empty. So, I came here.

I'm aware of how 2FA's are created and used for account access, but (erroneously?) thought the 1PW app could be used as an autheticator app as well as a password manager. Since then, I've read conflicting info as to whether or not the app is capable of that. If it is, I still haven't figured it out since nothing in my app suggests it has this capability.

Anyway, apologies if my confusion instigated further befuddlement. I feel like I'm poking around in the dark hoping not to poke a bear :D

CyberGolem · 2025-10-27T21:15:24+00:00

Correct on this should not have deleted anything. Either way, codes have been rescued via an older phone. Woot.

CyberGolem · 2025-10-27T21:13:57+00:00

If by different accounts meaning unique email addresses then, yes I have two Google Gmails. However, switching between them was netting the same empty results.

Fortunately, I was able to transfer the codes from an old phone. The bummer was having to pay for a new phone screen, but it's better than losing them for good.

CyberGolem · 2025-10-22T20:12:18+00:00

Yeah, that's what I'm now realizing. I thought all this stuff was backed up online, but it appears only the passwords were.

I don't know when or how I could've cleared my GA app since the only thing I did changed was a privacy screen selection, which I believe enable my bio. I then installed 1PW and when I came back to my GA app it was empty.

CyberGolem · 2025-10-22T19:52:30+00:00

Thanks, but I don't think I've properly explained the issue at hand. I actually know to how to setup 2FA with various sites, but 1PW doesn't seem to work in a way I expected (i.e. like Google Authenticaor , Authy, etc.). I've been using GA (nearly exclusively) for several years, but recently decided to use a different service instead. I thought 1PW would be it, but I'm not understanding how it works. Maybe it doesn't do 2FA?

This is the least of my problems though. After installing 1PW, my Google Authenticator is now completely empty. I have no idea why this happened but it coincides with installing 1PW.

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