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Unable to link directly to home Wi-Fi using a PC; works through mobile hotspot instead.

Unable to link directly to home Wi-Fi using a PC; works through mobile hotspot instead.

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andrew222wong
Junior Member
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08-03-2025, 04:48 AM
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I’m facing an unusual issue where my PC can’t link up with my home Wi-Fi, even though other devices and phones work fine. The error pops up when trying to connect, then disappears later. My phones and TV manage the network, but the PC seems stuck. I’ve tried resetting the router, restarting the PC, and clearing the Wi-Fi settings, yet it still won’t establish a direct connection. It’s strange since my phone can use the hotspot and I’m connected to another phone via the same network. Could there be too many devices on the router? (My TP-Link AC1200 Archer T4E PCIE card is working.)
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andrew222wong
08-03-2025, 04:48 AM #1

I’m facing an unusual issue where my PC can’t link up with my home Wi-Fi, even though other devices and phones work fine. The error pops up when trying to connect, then disappears later. My phones and TV manage the network, but the PC seems stuck. I’ve tried resetting the router, restarting the PC, and clearing the Wi-Fi settings, yet it still won’t establish a direct connection. It’s strange since my phone can use the hotspot and I’m connected to another phone via the same network. Could there be too many devices on the router? (My TP-Link AC1200 Archer T4E PCIE card is working.)

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ninja_logic
Member
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08-03-2025, 04:48 AM
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Have you checked if your network card drivers are up to date? Confirm that all default configurations, IP address, DNS servers are correct. The simplest fix is usually using Ethernet if available.
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ninja_logic
08-03-2025, 04:48 AM #2

Have you checked if your network card drivers are up to date? Confirm that all default configurations, IP address, DNS servers are correct. The simplest fix is usually using Ethernet if available.