Windows 10: PC doesn't detect any networks in area or even Wi-Fi Hotspot when next to it

My dad's PC can't detect the new router that just got installed.Did a troubleshoot using Wizard under Start > Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters >Network Adapter and it asks me to Plug an Ethernet cable into the network adapter "Ethernet" but I'm pretty sure his adapter is the kind that connects wirelessly as his computer is in the basement and it was connecting to the old Wi-Fi network before we changes routers.Any help with this will be greatly appreciated. ~TT

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The Microsoft (Hotspot) wi-fi direct virtual adapter is blocking FTP

Hi Support,

I have encountered an unexpected problem when using the Windows 10 Hotspot feature. When I connect to the hotspot using another Win 10 system everything works as normal except it blocks the FTP protocol.

I have an application that connects to a website using FTP, it has run with no problems for 5+ years. I now have a situation where I am using a Win 10 laptop to boost the signal of a wi-fi router in another building. It is located to get the best signal and it works fine, it broadcasts a strong signal allowing other devices to use it.

However, when connecting to the Win 10 Hotspot the FTP protocol is blocked, everything else runs as normal
I have confirmed:

• I can FTP as normal if I connect to the same router as the Win 10 system that is step up with the hotspot.
• If I connect to the Win 10 hotspot FTP is blocked.

This is the first time I've used the hotspot feature in Win 10, I really like it and it's ideal for my situation but the FTP problem limits how much I can use it.

All other protocols work as normal, it's as if a rule somewhere is set to block FTP if passing through the Microsoft (Hotspot) wi-fi direct virtual adapter.

See attached images for the status of the hotspot adapters, they both have the following settings.

IPv4Connectvity: Internet
IPv6Connectvity: No network access

I can FTP from the system with the hotspot setup using the built-in wi-fi adapter with no problems, it's only when I connect via the hotspot that FTP gets blocked.

I've tried a few things to change the IPv6Connectvity but no success so far. Also, if this was the problem why only block FTP and allow all other protocols and why does the built-in wi-fi adapter allow FTP as normal yet it displays IPv6Connectvity: No network access?

It's easy to try and reproduce this condition, all you need is two Win 10 systems and an FTP account on the web.

• Setup Laptop1 to connect to Router1 and also set up a hotspot called Hotspot1.
• On Laptop2 connect to Router1 and use the command-line FTP client to log in to your FTP server.
• There should be no problems doing this.
• Next on Laptop2 connect to Hotspot1 and try to log in again to your FTP account.

If this fails then you will have reproduced the same failure.

Note:

• I am using ACER Win 10 laptops that are fully updated.
• All the ACER laptops use the built-in Windows Firewall and Security Centre.
• When connecting to the Hotspot both Outlook and OneDrive detect it as a metered connection and prompt you to confirm you wish to still connect. When you confirm you still want to connect everything runs as normal.
• This problem occurs at two different locations that use different laptops, routers, and broadband provider (UK: EE & Virgin)

I have not been able to try this on a non-ACER laptop so that would be useful to do but my testing so far has isolated the problem to only when connecting via the Hotspot.

So, in summary.

• When connecting to a Windows 10 Hotspot all other applications run as normal except for FTP.
• I have confirmed this on separate laptops (though they are all ACER) and two different routers and broadband providers at different locations.

It would be great if someone could test this on non-ACER laptops and another broadband provider. If the problem is present then it would suggest this issue is widespread but I've not been able to find anyone else who's experienced this problem.
thanks,Phill.

 

Cisco Meraki hotspots cause Wi-Fi hang

When in an area where one of the suggested hotspots is Cisco Meraki, Windows 10 hangs because it cannot download Meraki drivers to set up Meraki. I had to disable automatic connection to Wi-Fi hotspots to avoid this problem. Is there another way to avoid
this issue in the future or establish priority on hotspots? (i.e. if I have a service account with someone like Xfinity or T-mobile, give those priority over other available hotspots?)

Why this is an issue: I didn't want to connect to Meraki but lost 30 minutes connecting to the open Wi-Fi at Starbucks because there was a Meraki device in the store next door. Windows decided to load and connect to the Meraki device rather than load available
connections into the Wi-Fi options or Network Settings. This basically rendered my PC unusable until it finally gave up on attempting the setup.

 

Hotspot 2.0 Wi-Fi networks

Hi Eric,

Hotspot 2.0 networks are a new wireless standard designed to make it easier and more secure to connect to public Wi-Fi hotspots. As you move around different locations and if this feature is enabled, your device will connect you to available public hotspots
automatically. These hotspots are also more secure since encryption is mandatory.

For more information, you may refer to the following link: Sign
up and connect to Hotspot 2.0 networks in Windows 10 Mobile.

If you’re having problems getting connected to a Wi‑Fi network on your mobile device, we suggest that you check the following link: Fix
Wi‑Fi connection issues in Windows 10 Mobile.

If you need further assistance, please do not hesitate to post a reply.