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There is no wireless network connection icon on windows xp. Identifying Network Settings

In this article I will tell you how to set up wi-fi from scratch. First you need to set up a wireless network on your router, and then on your laptop. Using a simple step by step instructions even a beginner can set up the Internet on TP-Link routers and D-Link, which are most common in the CIS.

Setting up a wi-fi router

Step 1. We connect the router to the network using a power supply. Turn on the power with the ON button, if the router has such a button.

Step 2. We connect the router to a laptop or computer using an ethernet cable (patch cord), which comes with the router. You need to connect the cable to the port network card computer and into the LAN1 port of the router. (In no case to the WAN port - you won’t be able to configure it through it)

Step 3. We check that on the computer in the properties of the network card we have selected automatic receipt IP addresses. To do this, go here: “Start” -> “ Control Panel» -> « Network Control Center and shared access » -> «» -> « Connection via local network »

Attention! In chapter " Changing adapter settings» You may have multiple connections displayed. For example, “Local Area Connection”, “Local Area Connection 2”, “Wireless Network Connection”, “Network bluetooth connection 2" etc. How to find the right one among these connections?

Firstly, default wired connection in Windows 7 and 8 it is called “Local Area Connection”. If no one managed to rename it manually, then it will be called that way. Unless there may be a number at the end - most often “2”. This is the case if the computer has several network cards installed (relevant for desktop computers, because in 99% of cases a laptop comes from the factory with only one wired network adapter)

Secondly, the connection we need must be active, since you have connected the computer and the switched-on router using a cable: the connection icon should glow bright (usually blue if your Windows uses standard package icons), i.e. the icon should not be grayed out. See picture:

Here, we have found the desired active wired network connection.
Step 3.1. Click right click mouse over the active wired connection we need and select “Properties”:

Step 3.2. In the window that opens, click the “Properties” button:

Step 3.3. Select with the left mouse button “ Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) « and click the next “Properties” button at the bottom:

Step 3.4. We set both switches to the upper positions so that it is “ … … … automatically»:

Step 3.5. Click the “OK” button to save the settings.

Step 4. Open the connection window again:

Step 4.1. Click the “Details” button:

Step 4.2. In the window that opens, we find out the IP address of the default gateway:

In most cases it is 192.168.1.1

Step 5. Open the browser to go to the router’s web interface.

Step 5.1. IN address bar enter the gateway address and press Enter:

Step 5.2. Enter your login and password:

Attention! You can find out the login details in the instructions for your device. The router may include instructions on paper or in PDF document format on the supplied disk.

If the instructions are lost, you can try to download it from the manufacturer’s website. For example, http://dlink.ru, http://asus.com, http://tplink.com.

Often in a new device the default login = admin and password = admin. It also happens that login = admin and the password is empty.

Step 5.3. After you have logged into the router's web interface, open the settings wireless network(wifi) :

(illustrated in example TP-Link TL-WR841ND and D-Link DIR-300 NRU)

Step 6. The actual setup wireless connection.

Step 6.1. We disable WI-FI protected setup, because This feature is a serious security hole and could allow an attacker to hack your Wi-Fi network and gain access to your information.

Step 6.2. We check that the Wi-Fi network is enabled: the “Enable wireless” checkbox is checked if it is D-Link.

Step 6.3. Let's set a name for our wireless network.

If the default is dlink or home, then it is recommended to specify some original name to avoid confusion with neighboring networks of the same name.

Step 6.4. Set security parameters. We strongly recommend using the following options:

  • security mode WPA2 ;
  • encryption type AES;
  • key type PSK(aka Personal Key).

After specifying all the parameters, do not forget to click the save settings button!

On a TP-Link router:

in D-Link:

Setting up Wi-Fi on a computer (laptop)

In this section we will show you how to set up Wi-Fi on a laptop with Windows 7.

Step 1. Find it on the taskbar near the clock network connections icon and click on it with the left mouse button once. A list of available wireless networks will open:

Step 2. Find your wireless network in the list (it will have the name you specified in the previous paragraph) and left-click on this network.

Step 3. Leave the “Connect automatically” checkbox checked and click the “Connect” button:

Step 4. Enter key Wi-Fi security networks. This is the character set that you specified in the “Network Key” field. After entering the key, click "OK":

After clicking “OK”, the connection to your wireless network occurs.

After a few seconds, the previous window will disappear, and the network connections icon near the clock will change its appearance.

Now, when you click on the network connections icon, you will see that the computer is connected to your wi-fi network, but at the top you can see the inscription “ Without Internet access", because We have not yet configured the Internet on the router:

Setting up the Internet on the router

We set up a wi-fi network on the router and connected to it from a computer. All we have to do is help the router see the Internet so that the router can distribute the Internet to any devices that connect to it via wi-fi or cable.

Step 1. In order for the Internet to appear on computers, you need to set up a connection with the provider on the router. We show the example of the same D-Link

Step 1.1. Type the IP address of the router in the address bar

Step 1.2. Enter your login and password and click “Log in”:

Step 2. Go to the Internet settings section. U different manufacturers It can be called differently on routers: WAN Setup, Internet settings, etc. In our D-Link this section is called “Internet Setup”:

Step 3. We get to the WAN port settings section.

Step 3.1. Uncheck “Enable Access Point Mode”.

Attention! For other manufacturers, this option may be called “Disable NAT”. The bottom line is that the “Access Point” mode disables NAT and turns the router into an access point. This option will be useful if this router is connected not to the provider, but to another of your routers.

Step 3.2. Select the type of connection with the provider.

To find out what settings you need to select to connect specifically to your provider, you can:

  • in the contract;
  • on the provider's website;
  • by calling hotline provider

The most commonly used type these days is Dynamic IP.

Step 3.3. If your provider allows connections only from a registered MAC address, you have 2 ways to resolve the issue.

  1. Go to the provider’s office with your passport and register a new MAC address;
  2. Specify the MAC address in the MAC address field network card the device from which you successfully accessed the Internet before purchasing the router. Typically, this is the MAC address of the computer's wired network card.

Step 3.4. We specify the DNS server if the instructions from the provider require it.

Step 3.5. Select the MTU value. If the provider does not require changing given value, we advise you to leave it as is: 1500.

Step 3.6. Saving the settings

Attention! If you have lost the document of the agreement with the provider, which contains the details, then, as a last resort, you can always drive up to the office of your provider with a passport and find out all comprehensive information: connection type, MAC address, login, password, MTU, etc.

Problems with the Internet are always unpleasant. They can interfere with work or entertainment, or limit other online experiences. If we are talking about connecting via cable, possible reasons this problem may not be so much.

The laptop detects an available Wi-Fi network, but does not connect

One fairly common network problem is when your computer sees a network available to connect to, but for one reason or another is unable to connect to it. This problem may occur for one of the following reasons:

  • a problem with the hardware drivers on the laptop - for this reason, the connection may not work or may be interrupted immediately after a successful connection to the network;
  • communication interference - Wi-Fi should not be connected too a large number of devices, and you should also make sure that nothing can interfere between your laptop and the router;
  • the password for connecting to this network was entered incorrectly - if you entered the security key incorrectly, the connection will not be completed;
  • network mismatch - if the connection settings on your computer and the network settings do not match, the connection will not be completed;
  • failure of the operating system - if there are some problems with the operating system, the connection will not be made correctly.

Solutions to problems with connecting to a wi-fi network

Let's look at the solution to each of the problems mentioned above one by one, and also study general recommendations for those who encountered this problem in their system.

Error “Windows could not connect to Wi-Fi” and how to solve it

When you try to connect, you may see the message “Windows could not connect to the Wi-Fi network.” This error can have several causes. You can determine the source of the problem as follows:

Video: fixing internet connection problems

Security key mismatch when connecting to a Wi-Fi network

The security key is security code for your Wi-Fi network. The user sets it independently so that strangers cannot connect to the network. And if you encounter an error about entering incorrect password, then it was probably entered incorrectly. Do the following to be sure to correct the situation:

You should not tell your security key to strangers - this will lead to additional connections, which in turn will slow down your internet speed.

Inconsistency between saved network parameters

After creating a new connection, you may often see an error with the text “The network settings saved on this computer do not meet the requirements of this network.” This problem often occurs after self-configuration router. To fix this situation, all you have to do is delete the connection and then create it again. This will update all settings and establish a connection again. This is done as follows:

In Windows 10, this problem is solved a little differently:

The problem may arise, for example, due to a careless change in the data in the connection settings.

Other ways that can help you connect

And now let's look at a few general solutions who can help you with different problems connections. In our case, when it is impossible to connect via Wi-Fi, these methods will also help.

Reboot the router

The simplest method, which is recommended by all providers first of all. Of course, this will not help with serious problems, but it can eliminate one-time connection problems. The best way to reboot is as follows:


Checking and installing network drivers

Update network drivers no more complicated than drivers for any other equipment. Do it with automatic system You can download drivers as follows:

  1. Press the Win+X key combination to open the menu quick access and select the “Device Manager” section there. Another way to get to this menu is to right-click on the Start icon.

    Select the "Device Manager" section from the quick access menu

  2. In Device Manager, find the " Network adapters" Expand this tab and you will see your network devices. And then right-click on the available equipment. After it opens context menu, select the “Update drivers...” action. In order to determine whether a device needs to update its drivers, pay attention to its name and the presence or absence of an icon indicating the need to update drivers.

    Open the "Network adapters" section and click "Update drivers" on the desired device

  3. You will be asked for an update method. If you have an Internet connection (for example, using a cable, since a Wi-Fi connection is not available), then just click on the “ Automatic search updated drivers."

    Select "Auto Search" updated drivers» if you have a network connection

  4. Wait until the search, download and installation of drivers is complete.

    Wait for the drivers to be searched on the network and installed.

  5. If there is no network access, you must download the driver for your network adapter from another device and select “Browse for drivers on this computer.”

    For independent search drivers, select “Browse for driver software on this computer”

  6. Specify the location of the folder with drivers for further installation.

    Specify the location of the drivers on your computer and click on the “Next” button

  7. After the installation is completed in one way or another, restart your computer.
  8. Try connecting to the Wi-Fi network again to see if your problem is resolved.

If a simple update does not help, try completely uninstalling the driver and installing it again using the same method.

Resetting the router

If problems with the Internet do not go away and you still cannot connect to Wi-Fi, you should resort to more radical way fixes this problem. Namely, reset the router settings and configure it from scratch. You should not do this if you are unsure of your own knowledge and attentiveness - you risk being left without access to the Internet.


You can reset the router in the following way:

After performing the reset, the device will return to factory settings. Most likely, you will not have to configure anything manually after this and your Internet problems will already be resolved. But in case you still have to make the settings yourself, this is done as follows:

This will complete the setup of your router. Depending on the equipment model, some items may be named slightly differently, but the setup will occur in the same way.

Video: how to configure a router

Transferring data without using cables literally not so long ago seemed like something out of science fiction, but today a wireless network WiFi at home, at work or in the nearest cafe no longer surprises anyone. But even with such a connection, some problems may occur. Connection error is a phenomenon that occurs quite often. Let's look at the most common problems and the simplest methods for eliminating them.

Wireless network connection: no connection. What is the reason?

As for the most common reasons, they can be divided into two main types: hardware problems (non-working hardware) and software errors.

In the first case, as is already clear, you need to carry out full diagnostics equipment, and then make a decision about its repair or replacement (this applies to network cards, routers, mobile devices, and external or internal Wi-Fi modules). In the second case, we can name several situations when it is absent. Among the main ones, the following are distinguished:

  • disabled module or ;
  • incorrectly entered password;
  • router problems;
  • incorrect connection settings;
  • missing, incorrectly installed or outdated drivers network devices;
  • lack of an established network;
  • exposure to viruses.

Problems with viruses, for obvious reasons, will not be considered, since any user must take care of protecting their system on their own. We will partially touch on the absence of a network, if for some reason it was installed in the system, but then disappeared (this, unfortunately, also happens). Finally, we will not dwell on the fact that the user might have forgotten or entered incorrectly WiFi password-networks, and problems from providers. These situations are not so significant in our case.

Wireless network connection: no connection. What to do in the simplest case?

First, let's look at the simplest situation. Let's say in certain moment The wireless network connection has disappeared. Perhaps the reason is short-term software glitch. What do most users usually do in such cases? They simply reboot the system (after all, everything worked before).

If this does not help, and the signal loss time is known at least approximately, one of the options for solving the problem is that when you try to connect to existing network a connection error pops up, it may be a normal system rollback to previous state through the corresponding section of the “Control Panel”. But, as practice shows, the problem is usually much deeper.

Diagnostics of connection using the system

If for some reason the wireless network Wi-Fi connection disappears, you can find out the reason using Windows tools. If you call up the menu by right-clicking on the network icon in the system tray, you can use the troubleshooting tool in it.

The system will independently carry out the analysis and then produce the appropriate result. Please note: this tool does not fix anything, but only helps determine the essence of the problem.

Checking Wi-Fi module activity

Many experts cite user inattention or negligence as one of the most common reasons for lack of communication.

For the most part, this applies to owners of laptops that do not have a special switch to activate the built-in Wi-Fi module, and turning it on or off is done by using a combination of a key with a special Fn button. It is clear that even when typing using the so-called hot keys, it was possible to easily and completely accidentally turn off the adapter. Therefore, first you need to make sure that it is in active mode.

Resetting your router

Sometimes the reason that there is no wireless network connection (no connection) can be a short-term malfunction of the router. This situation is most often observed with inexpensive routers of the TP-Link series.

In this case, it is recommended to use the simplest technique reset You can do two things: either turn off the power completely for about 10 seconds, or press special button reset button on the back of the device and hold it for 30 seconds.

Identifying Network Settings

Now, if it is not detected, let's look at the basic network settings. To view them, you should enter the network and sharing management section from the “Control Panel” or from the click menu on the network connection icon and use the section for changing parameters

Here you need to find the TCP/IPv4 protocol (if IPv6 is not used) and click the properties button. As a rule, most providers provide services for automatically determining parameters, which should be recorded in the settings. It is worth paying attention to the fact that using a proxy server for local addresses must be deactivated (unless otherwise provided). Otherwise, you just need to enter all the parameter values ​​in accordance with the settings provided by the provider when connecting.

Correcting connection parameters on the router

If after this the connection problem remains, it may be due to the settings of the router itself.

Just in case, it’s worth entering the router’s settings menu through any web browser by entering the appropriate address (192.168.0.1 or 1.1), and then in the wireless connection section (usually Wireless) make sure that it is active (Enabled).

Troubleshooting driver problems

Another network problem may be that the network card drivers are missing, incorrectly installed, or outdated in the system. You can make sure that the device is not working in the “Device Manager”, which can be called either from the “Control Panel”, or from the computer administration section, or from the “Run” menu using the devmgmt.msc command.

The non-working device will be marked yellow marker. This is a direct indication that something is wrong with the driver. But it also happens that it is not displayed among problem devices. This is only due to the fact that the system sets the most suitable driver, considering it optimal.

In any case, it will have to be reinstalled or updated. This can be done directly from several menus. It is recommended to completely remove it first old driver, and only then install a new one, but do not choose from what the system offers, but find in advance the latest software for this device on the Internet.

To avoid doing such things, it is better to install a program like Driver Booster, which will find and install the latest drivers for absolutely all devices. It is clear that to do this, you will have to go with your laptop to the same cafe where there is a connection, and there use the WiFi password to enter the network (after all, there is no connection at home). The update process will take a maximum of 10-15 minutes, after which a reboot will follow.

Reset settings from the command line

If the network is still detected, you can still try the following actions. Calling command line with admin rights (cmd in the “Run” console), after which we enter the command proxycfg -d, and after pressing the enter key, two more - net stop wuauserv and net start wuauserv (after each - also “Enter”). These simple steps can also help.

If the network is not detected at all...

Finally, last problem when there is no wireless network connection (no connection). It is quite possible that due to some reasons, including the impact of viruses, the previously created network was simply deleted.

In this case, you need to go to the section for managing shared networks and make sure that the wireless network appears in the list of available connections. If there is none, you will have to create it again by selecting the appropriate item. It will take a minimum of time.

If there is a network, but all the above methods for fixing the problem do not help, you can simply try to delete it entirely, then create it again and make the appropriate TCP/IP protocol settings.

Conclusion

In conclusion, it remains to add that these are only the main, most common problems and methods for solving them, which any user can use to resolve failures. Various types of commands that allow you to carry out full testing IP connections or assigned MAC addresses, pinging, etc., since they may seem quite complicated for ordinary users to understand. In other cases, even the simplest remedies will help. However, this in no way applies to cases where the equipment fails. There are none here software methods will not help, no matter how hard you try.

A fairly common problem among owners of laptops with Windows 10, Windows 7 or 8 (8.1) - at one point in the notification area, instead of the usual wireless Wi-Fi connection icon, a red cross is displayed, and when you hover over it, a message stating that there are no available connections.

Moreover, in most cases, this happens on a completely working laptop - just yesterday, perhaps, you successfully connected to an access point at home, but today this is the situation. The reasons for this behavior may vary, but general outline - operating system believes that the Wi-Fi adapter is turned off, and therefore reports that there are no connections available. And now about ways to fix this.

If Wi-Fi has not been used on this laptop before, or you have reinstalled Windows

If on this device you have never used before wireless capabilities, and now installed Wi-Fi router and you want to connect and you have this problem, then first I recommend reading the article.

If your wireless network was working and now there are no connections available

If everything worked recently and now you have a problem, try the methods listed below in order. If you don't know how to complete steps 2-6, everything is described in great detail (will open in a new tab). And if these options have already been tried, go to the seventh point, from which I will begin to describe in detail (because everything is not so simple there for novice computer users).


Remove the wireless Wi-Fi adapter from device manager, install it again

To start the dispatcher Windows devices, press the Win+R keys on your laptop keyboard and enter the command devmgmt.msc, and then press Ok or Enter.

In Device Manager, open the “Network Adapters” section, right-click on the Wi-Fi adapter, see if there is an “Enable” item there (if there is, turn it on and do not do everything else that is described here, the message “No connections available” should appear) disappear) and if it is not there, select “Delete”.

After the device is removed from the system, in the device manager menu, select “Action” - “Update hardware configuration”. Wireless adapter will be found again, drivers will be installed on it and, perhaps, everything will work.

See if the WLAN AutoConfig service is enabled in Windows

In order to do this, go to the panel Windows management, select “Administration” - “Services”, find “WLAN Auto Configuration” in the list of services and if you see “Disabled” in its parameters, double-click on it and in the “Startup type” field set “Automatic”, and also click "Run" button.

Just in case, look through the list and if you find additional services that have Wi-Fi or Wireless in their name, turn them on too. And then, preferably, restart your computer.

I hope one of these methods will help you solve the problem when Windows says there are no available Wi-Fi connections.

Windows users often encounter a problem when there is no wireless connection in the laptop’s network connections, and a “cross” appears in the tray on the connection status icon.

At the same time, the point WiFi access It functions properly and distributes the Internet to other gadgets and devices.

If you hover your mouse over this icon, you will see a “no connections available” notification. The situation is unpleasant, but there is no need to rush to take your PC to a service center.

After all, even if in running window There is no Wi-Fi icon in the Network Control Center; it is possible that the PC hardware is in good working order and does not need repair.

In most cases similar problem You can diagnose and solve it yourself. To do this, you just need to know the reasons for its occurrence and how to correctly configure the wireless connection.


A short list of possible sources of the problem and their solutions

Among the most common reasons why there is no wireless network connection on a computer are the following:


Often, laptop models provide “Fn” buttons and one of the function keys, for example, "F2". On the desired button a conscientious manufacturer always applies an appropriate design symbolizing wireless communication.

Sometimes a separate switch with this pattern is placed at the ends of the laptop:

  1. Infection malicious applications. The actions in this case are obvious, you should perform full analysis PC for the presence of viruses and, if found, remove them;
  2. It often happens that the network is unavailable due to blocking of some functions antivirus utility or firewall. It is recommended to try deactivating them for a while.

How to make sure you have a Wi-Fi adapter?

If this module is missing, the Wi-Fi icon in the tray is also missing. And if it is there, but a message about no connection is displayed, then the manufacturer usually indicates the device model on a sticker that can be found on the laptop case.

The owner of a desktop PC can accurately verify the presence wireless receiver just looking around system unit. When found external antenna we can conclude that most likely it belongs to the WiFi adapter.

It is very easy to determine the adapter model using Windows tools. For this purpose, it is necessary to carry out only a few sequential actions:


Software

Windows provides automatic download drivers, however it happens that software some devices are not installed or are not working correctly.

In such cases, you need to install the software yourself. To do this you just need to take a few steps:


If the above does not lead to a successful result, then you will need to perform the following steps:

  1. Go back to the “Actions” tab;
  2. Click the line “Install old device”;
  3. In the window that appears, click “Next”;
  4. Specify “Automatic search” or “Manual”;
  5. Then select “Network adapters”;
  6. Find the device model in the list;
  7. Wait for the installation to complete and restart the PC.

If it is necessary to update drivers, the algorithm will consist of the following steps:

  1. Guided by points 1 – 5 from the first instructions, launch “Device Manager”;
  2. Then call the context menu from the problematic equipment;
  3. Click “Update driver”;
  4. It is recommended to specify “Automatic search”, and the OS will automatically find and install the software;
  5. Or, if the user downloaded the software in advance and saved it on the PC, click “Search on your computer” and show the location of the downloaded drivers.

To manually find and download suitable software, you must complete the following steps:

  1. Open the device developer resource;
  2. In the search field, type the equipment model and click “Enter”;
  3. Enter the “Devices” section;
  4. Save drivers for the device in PC memory.

If you encounter difficulties performing a task manually, you can use programs that are specially designed for software installation. One such application is Driver Booster.

The advantage of using it is mainly automatic detection device model and downloads of the latest software modifications.

Network configuration

In order for the laptop to connect to Wi-Fi correctly, diagnostics are required.

Diagnostics: