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how to find IP address in win 11 for router and what does it look like

how to find IP addresses in win 11 for router and extender and what do they look like? I get to the WIFI window of Settings and find addresses but I don't know which one to use. None of them look like the instructions of my new extender which is…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-10-04T04:02:02.7933333+00:00
Howell Payne 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-04T07:42:31.5033333+00:00
franco d'esaro 25,181 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Printer connection

I HAVE SPENT 4 DAYS TROUBLESHOOTING CONNECTION PROBLEMS WITH MY PRINTER. I DO GET AN ERROR, BUT NO EXPLANATION FOR IT. THERE IS NO MORE FIXES TO TRY. I JUST DON'T KNOW WHAT COULD BE THE PROBLEM ALL OF A SUDDEN.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-10-04T01:00:13.2933333+00:00
Chris Fryman 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-04T02:33:15+00:00
GTS-NJ 995 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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no internet connection

Network trouble shoot diagnostics claims "good news you are connected to the internet. Internet connection in task bar says you are not connected ? Cant reinstall drivers in device manager !11 no internet

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-10-03T17:03:32.7466667+00:00
J F B 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-03T17:37:25.49+00:00
Ferdinand Nanalig 33,400 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Need to hotspot from my verizon phone to my HP laptop

Need to hotspot from my verizon phone to my HP laptop. I keep getting the message that my pc cannot connect to my Samsung Verizon phone hotspot. I must be missing some connection on my laptop, but cannot figure it out. The PC and the phone are…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-10-03T12:42:03.43+00:00
Wanda Wickenhauser 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-03T12:57:45.3033333+00:00
franco d'esaro 25,181 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Edge cannot connect to the Internet but Outlook and Chrome can

My MS Surface uses the same Internet as my PC. Both run Windows 11, but MS Edge on the PC has stopped connecting to the Internet although Outlook on the PC does. I have tried using the AI, ( I have 5 pages of advice which does not work.) I eventually…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-30T14:07:18.05+00:00
KeithDransfield-7950 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-10-02T08:07:08.4366667+00:00
Clary-N 16,555 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How to fix MediaTek WiFi 6E MT7902 Wireless Lan Card

Following a software update (assumed) the MediaTek wireless network card fails to start. I've only had this Minisforum mini pc for 2 months, but it seems that these cards have many reported issues. I have tried all the fixes from Copilot but with no…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-08-03T09:52:19.82+00:00
Riccky Burstow 15 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-02T04:37:02.4933333+00:00
GDV 0 Reputation points
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THE STATUS OF MY PRINTER IS OFFLINE.

THE STATUS OF MY PRINTER IS OFFLINE. HOW DO I CHANGE THE STATUS TO ONLINE?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-10-01T20:10:52.0666667+00:00
Ron Huffman 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-02T00:22:28.22+00:00
Dio Xavier 296.6K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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None of the advice Microsoft offers helps

I’m a college student who uses his laptop for exams, recently my WiFi adapter stopped working meaning I have no WiFi access, not even Ethernet, tried everything, I’ve reinstalled the driver multiple times, tried reinstalling the files, uninstalled my…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-10-01T04:23:16.69+00:00
Amir chemouny 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-01T05:20:09.9033333+00:00
DaveM121 936.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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VPN not engaging

when i try to print from my laptop it says no VPN but in setting it show vpn on

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-30T22:15:35.03+00:00
Roosevelt Johnson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-30T23:17:27+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 88,900 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Wi-Fi driver keeps dropping

most times I restart my laptop, the Wi-Fi does not connect. When accessing help, the error seems to indicate Wi-Fi adaptor does not start.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-30T21:14:03.12+00:00
Natalia Driga 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-30T21:47:40.6966667+00:00
EmilyS726 270.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Como hacer que no me pida credencial al compartir archivos mediante la red

Quiero compartir archivos mediante la red y me pide que ponga la credencial que pongo y me dice que es incorrecta y tengo desactivado en ajustes que me pida contraseña para acceder al los archivos y aun así me sigue pidiendo credencial

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-30T16:51:48.7066667+00:00
balian roldan 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-30T17:30:45.7066667+00:00
Ivan B 124.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to fix decreased internet speed when connected to SonicWall Global VPN Client

My internet download speed reduces from over 300Mbps to around 1Mbps when connected to the Global vpn client using windows 11 on my desktop pc. Upload speed remains high with no affect.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-29T15:54:29.07+00:00
Russell Brown 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-29T16:38:06.3366667+00:00
David-M 127.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Internet laptop not working

The internet connection on my laptop no longer functions. It does work on my desktop

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-25T12:31:23.8866667+00:00
Brian Nagle 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-25T13:08:37.33+00:00
Kayece Jan Mae Amizola 16,765 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Can't find the WiFi option on my PC

I can't seem to find the WiFi option on my computer. However I can connect to the Internet via Ethernet. I've tried everything, restarting my computer,updating my drivers and Lan drivers,using "msinfo32" command and nothing worked.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-24T08:35:22.2333333+00:00
Sq 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-24T09:07:56.0266667+00:00
DaveM121 936.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Can't connect to apps like spotify, curseforge, discord but can play slippi

Hello, I've been having this issue for the past couple months where apps like Spotify, Discord and Curseforge can't seem to connect to the internet. I've been trying to download the wow forever beta through the battle.net application(which can seem to…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-23T03:53:35.35+00:00
Gaudet Pat 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-24T08:00:25.3333333+00:00
Emma1-N 13,410 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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how do i connect link to windows to Bluetooth. tried with Bluetooth app but it will not let me

Just installed link to windows but bluetooth app will not let me connect it. HOw do i do this * mod note: duplicate with & similar to keyboard will not connect to windows 11 & how do i connect link to windows to Bluetooth. tried with Bluetooth…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-23T14:49:09.47+00:00
Arthur Fox 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-09-23T16:37:01.85+00:00
Caozhi Li 7,535 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Network Discovery Immediately Disables

There are numerous tutorials on how to set up network discovery on a private network for Windows 11. Most talk about simply going into Advanced Sharing Settings and toggling Network Discovery on. If I try that, then go back up one level (or do ANYTHING…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2025-12-22T17:28:40.6866667+00:00
Shaggy H 111 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-23T15:43:49.8333333+00:00
Mystixor 0 Reputation points
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How to clear error 403 forbidden?

How can I clear the error 403 forbidden? Every time I try to use a site that I have used frequently in the past I receive this error message.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-05-18T22:24:18.33+00:00
Kim 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-23T05:32:38.67+00:00
Steve B 0 Reputation points
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Internet Access is Good. Internet Connection very weak on laptop.

This is not a Internet issue. I can access internet on another laptop and mobile phone, but not on MS Notebook Service Pro. It happened in the past 5days. I'm on Windows 11 and was working fine up until the other day. I tried every trouble shooting and…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-14T17:38:50.4966667+00:00
Steve Travia 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-23T05:12:02.9466667+00:00
Lester Bernard Reyes 85,510 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Wifi is not showing on the Windows 11 login screen.

I have Windows 11 25H2 and I am missing the Wireless icon on the bottom right corner on the login screen. But available once you login to desktop. But I need to have it available on Windows login screen to turn on Wireless.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-22T18:33:41.35+00:00
Thio, Michael 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-22T19:35:37.31+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 88,900 Reputation points Independent Advisor