You are trying to connect to the Internet, and everything seemed to be going well ... But suddenly you see that a yellow triangle with an exclamation mark is displayed next to the connection icon , and instead of any information about the connection the message “Unidentified network. Without access to the Internet. " This raises a reasonable question: “Why is this happening at all and how to fix the situation?”
We suggest you stop cursing for a moment and read this article, where you will find the answer to all your questions!
Try rebooting the router
This is an option for those who previously had a normal connection, everything worked, and then suddenly, it would seem, a familiar and “tested” connection writes “Unidentified Network”.
Perhaps some settings of the router itself are lost. They may recover again when reconnected. To do this, just unplug the router from the outlet, and then reinsert it.
In addition, you need to check if there is a connection with a direct connection via cable. There is a possibility that the roots of the problem are on the side of the provider - the Internet service provider. Did not help? Then move on.
Check the wireless settings on the computer
If you have already rebooted the router, but the inscription “Unidentified network. Without access to the Internet ”has not disappeared, the reason may lie in the incorrect settings of the wireless adapter or the network itself on the computer.
Often there are problems with IP addresses, for example, when the system is not able to obtain it automatically. If you registered them manually, then most likely the specified address is incorrect, or the subnet has been changed.
In this case, you need to check the adapter settings in the "Network and Sharing Center." In the window that appears, you must select the connection that you are using, right-click on its icon and select the “Status” item. The “Connection Status” window will be displayed on the screen. We need it. If the address of the format 169.254.XX is specified in the "IPv4 Address" paragraph, then the system was not able to automatically obtain the IP address using the router's DHCP server.
First of all, in this case it makes sense to try to register it manually. On the bottom of the router, as a rule, there is a sticker indicating the model and brand of the device. On it you can see its IP address, as well as data for accessing the web interface (login and password).
We right-click on the network connection icon again, but this time select the “Properties” item. Then you need to select the component “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4)”, put a dot next to “Use ...” in a new window.
Typical Router Settings
For most routers (with the exception of D-Link routers), the following settings should work:
If an unidentified network without access appears when working with the "D-Link" router, we use other settings:
Next, click the "OK" button and check if access to the Internet has appeared. If not, then most likely the cause of the problem lies in the settings of the router itself or the equipment of the provider.
Correct the settings of the router
Many people, in order to configure the router, exactly duplicate the settings specified as an example on the network. And often this is what leads to the fact that the computer subsequently issues the message “Unidentified network. Without access to the Internet. "
Examples exist only so that users can understand which item on which section of the device’s menu is responsible for. You should register your settings, and not those specified in the example. It happens that the settings given as an example coincide with yours. If this is not the case, it becomes difficult to gain access to the network.
Re-check the username and password. If you missed a character, chose the wrong register or input language, there will be no Internet. In addition, an unidentified WiFi network may appear due to an incorrect connection type.
When setting up the modem, be sure to use your settings, and not those that are offered in other people's examples, then everything will work out.
Update drivers
Outdated or inoperative network adapter drivers also often cause a computer or laptop to gain only limited access when trying to connect to the Internet. An unidentified network will be able to identify normally when you fix this problem.
Important! Not always the drivers that Windows installs on its own work adequately. A much more reliable option is to download the appropriate software directly from the website of the manufacturer of your router.
Change MAC Address
You did everything described above, but the unidentified network without access to the Internet remained, and you do not observe any signs of life from the connection side?
The problem may be due to the incorrect MAC address of the device. However, this is relevant only in cases where all devices connected to the same network operate normally and have access to the Internet, and problems arise only on one computer or laptop.
The whole “trick” is that manufacturers often assign the same MAC address to all boards. If you reinstall the drivers from the disk that comes with the motherboard, two devices with the same MAC address may appear on the network. Is this your case? Then you should try to prescribe it manually.
We press the Win + R key combination, and then in the Run window we write the devmgmt.msc command. Thus, you open the Windows device manager . You must do this on behalf of a user who has administrator rights. In the manager, we need to find the item "Network Adapters". In the drop-down list you will see the name of the device with which the computer connects to the Internet. We click on the adapter icon twice, in the window that appears, select the "Advanced" item. We need a “Network Address”. Opposite the empty field, check the box and then enter 12 digits in this field, click “OK” and restart the computer.
Check the firewall
Incorrect firewall settings are another common reason why a computer or laptop generates the error “Unknown network. Without access to the Internet. "
If the firewall is configured correctly, it will prevent attempts of unauthorized entry into the network from the outside and prevent malicious actions. However, sometimes it blocks all data streams altogether.
Check the IP addresses that the firewall does not give access to the Internet, among them should not be the address of your device. The entire list of IPs that should be blocked is better to prescribe yourself, it takes a little time, but there will be no risk that your computer will accidentally appear in the list of prohibited devices.
Nothing helped?
Then, most likely, it is not possible to correct the situation without the intervention of specialists. Regardless of which version of the operating system you are using, whether it be Windows XP, Windows 7 or Windows 8, an unidentified network will be recognized and will begin to work normally only after the wizard diagnoses all the equipment, repairs it if necessary (or recommends replacing it ) and enter the necessary settings. As a rule, such problems are resolved within 20-30 minutes.
I hope that this article has helped you deal with all the problems.