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Re: regarding wireless(wifi)connecting issue

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Hi Surekhashiv,

Please share the system model and operating system installed. Follow the below mentioned steps which might help:

  • Update the Wireless driver using the 'Intel Driver Update Utility' from the link http://intel.ly/m7tqmV. Restart the system and check connectivity.
  • Also, update the BIOS. Here are the steps:

    • Click on the below link: http://dell.to/QjjZDA
    • Enter the Service Tag of your system and select the operating system.
    • Go to 'BIOS' and click on the BIOS available.
    • Click on 'Download File'.
    • Select 'For Single File Download via Browser'.
    • Click on 'Download Now'.
    • Save the BIOS on your desktop.
    • Once the BIOS is downloaded on the desktop, right click on it and select 'Run as administrator'.
    • Follow the prompts on screen and restart your computer.

Note: Make sure the ac adapter is connected and the battery is charged 10% or above to update the BIOS. Also, disconnect all the external peripherals before updating the BIOS. All the programs should be closed and documents saved.

  • Power cycle router and modem. Power off router and modem for 2 minutes. Restart the computer. Power on the router and try connecting.
  • Run below MS Fixits using wired connection from the following links:

    • Automatically diagnose and fix common security setting on Windows - http://bit.ly/HPsyBy
    • Winsock Reset - Fix it: http://bit.ly/mtPWPu
    • If no internet connection available; Run command "Netsh Winsock reset" in command prompt.

  • Check if wireless is working in Safe mode with networking. If yes, check the security software for firewall issues.
  • Try to connect to any other available network in range. If works fine, issue might be with router.
  • Try connecting to any 'Unsecured Network' or removing security from your wireless connection and check.

Hope this helps. Please reply if you have any questions.


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