Windows 10: I cant connect to wifi after using an ethernet cable

Discus and support I cant connect to wifi after using an ethernet cable in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hello, So I'm having an issue which is not being able to connect to the wifi and I think it because I used an ethernet because whenever I had the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by willH25, Apr 12, 2021.

  1. willH25 Win User

    I cant connect to wifi after using an ethernet cable


    Hello,

    So I'm having an issue which is not being able to connect to the wifi and I think it because I used an ethernet because whenever I had the ethernet connected whenever I tried to connect to the wifi normally a message would say connected no wifi or something like that when the rest of my electronics had wifi and recently i moved my computer somewhere else in my house not connected to the ethernet and it connects but it says there's no wifi when there clearly. Are there any fixes or suggestions that can help me with my issue? sorry about my nad grammar and lack of knowledge on this topic

    :)
     
    willH25, Apr 12, 2021
    #1

  2. Wifi not connecting without Ethernet cable


    Basically what happened before: After updating to Windows 10, my computer was not showing any network options. (The icon says "Not connected - No connections are available) Going into Control Panel/Network and Internet/Network Connections, it then says "Local Area Connection Network cable unplugged". I ran diagnostics and it said to plug in the ethernet cable to the network adaptor. So my wifi connection will not work with my laptop unless directly connected to by the ethernet cable. Wifi works fine with phones, ipods/ipads, and another laptop that was also updated to windows 10/a desktop still using windows 8.
     
    infinityxo1, Apr 12, 2021
    #2
  3. LVMan777 Win User
    Wifi not connecting without Ethernet cable


    Had the same problem with Asus P5K3 deluxe wifi motherboard upgrading to Windows 10...
    Plugged in an Ethernet cable...ok...but no built in wifi
    Next time I "RESTARTED"....voila ....wifi app shows up...and I connected to my router and removed the Ethernet cable...*Cool
     
    LVMan777, Apr 12, 2021
    #3
  4. I cant connect to wifi after using an ethernet cable

    laptop can't find wifi but connects with ethernet cable

    Please try these troubleshooting steps that may help.

    1. Make sure the router SSID broadcast is on.
    2. Change the wifi channel to see if it resolves the problem.
    3. Enter the SSID and WPA2 password manually and see if the laptop connects.
    4. Temporarily turn off the encryption.
    5. We go into device manager & check updates for wifi drivers, we may need to simply update the driver.
    6. We go to Settings - Network & Internet - Status - Change Adapter Options, then right-clicked 'Ethernet' and disabled it. We do the same with wifi. Then we (with Ethernet still disabled) enabled wifi. It should re-connect to your wifi after a while.
    7. We have to disconnect our Ethernet cable from our laptop and follow the steps:
      Start>Control Panel>Network and Sharing Center>Manage Wireless Networks and remove all wireless connections by right click on it and select Remove network from the drop down menu. After doing this, close the windows and scan for the wifi networks.
      Click on the available network and select connect. After a while, we will be asked to give a password for our wifi connection. Type the password and click on connect button. And now will be connected to our wifi network via wireless.
    8. First is to disconnect the internet cable from the laptop then uninstall/reinstall the wifi adapter.
      Go to Device Manager and uninstall the wifi adapter.
      Once uninstalled, reboot the laptop and it should reinstall the driver automatically.
      After the reboot do try connecting to your wireless network again.
      If all these will not work, do also make sure that the wireless adapter is enabled. Depending the model of your laptop there should be key combinations on how to enable/disable it.
     
    Daisy Zhou, Apr 12, 2021
    #4
Thema:

I cant connect to wifi after using an ethernet cable

Loading...
  1. I cant connect to wifi after using an ethernet cable - Similar Threads - cant connect wifi

  2. I can no longer connect to a wifi network since I used an ethernet cable to connect to the...

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    I can no longer connect to a wifi network since I used an ethernet cable to connect to the...: I have just changed wifi provider 1 month ago with the old internet provider I use an ethernet cable connected to a router to use the wifi network and everything works fine but with the new internet provider I no longer use an ethernet cable I use a network wirelessly the...
  3. I can no longer connect to a wifi network since I used an ethernet cable to connect to the...

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    I can no longer connect to a wifi network since I used an ethernet cable to connect to the...: I have just changed wifi provider 1 month ago with the old internet provider I use an ethernet cable connected to a router to use the wifi network and everything works fine but with the new internet provider I no longer use an ethernet cable I use a network wirelessly the...
  4. Ethernet Cable Connection

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    Ethernet Cable Connection: Hi so Ive had my pc for a couple years now and never had any issues with internet or anything. Just last week I saw that my ethernet cable wasnt working. ive replace the cable and have checked the drivers and uninstalled and reinstalled drivers but nothing seems to be...
  5. Ethernet Cable Connection

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Ethernet Cable Connection: Hi so Ive had my pc for a couple years now and never had any issues with internet or anything. Just last week I saw that my ethernet cable wasnt working. ive replace the cable and have checked the drivers and uninstalled and reinstalled drivers but nothing seems to be...
  6. Ethernet Cable Connection

    in Windows 10 Network and Sharing
    Ethernet Cable Connection: Hi so Ive had my pc for a couple years now and never had any issues with internet or anything. Just last week I saw that my ethernet cable wasnt working. ive replace the cable and have checked the drivers and uninstalled and reinstalled drivers but nothing seems to be...
  7. Unable to connect to wifi without a ethernet cable

    in Windows 10 Network and Sharing
    Unable to connect to wifi without a ethernet cable: Hi, I am currently using a lenovo ideapad 320s. Recently, after updating to windows 21H1, my wifi keeps disconnecting at random times. When this happens, the wifi options will disappear. This has been getting worst recently, and now my wifi does not work at all. The intel...
  8. Ethernet Cable Connected, But No Ethernet

    in Windows 10 Network and Sharing
    Ethernet Cable Connected, But No Ethernet: I have my ethernet cable plugged in and my computer detects that it has been plugged in but it just says ethernet no internet. I've had this problem for a while and i believe that it started after an update. Its getting really annoying and ive tried some things across the...
  9. Connecting wifi to physical router for ethernet cable use

    in Windows 10 Network and Sharing
    Connecting wifi to physical router for ethernet cable use: Hello folks, This is not exactly Windows 10 issue but a networking issue that I need some help with. I am in a situation, where I need to use ethernet cable connection but there is no physical ethernet port to connect to, but there is ample wifi. I have this pocket...
  10. Wifi not connecting without Ethernet cable

    in Windows 10 Network and Sharing
    Wifi not connecting without Ethernet cable: Basically what happened before: After updating to Windows 10, my computer was not showing any network options. (The icon says "Not connected - No connections are available) Going into Control Panel/Network and Internet/Network Connections, it then says "Local Area Connection...

Users found this page by searching for:

  1. How to turn wifi back on after using Ethernet cable

    ,
  2. windows removes wifi after using ethernet