Cannot see own wireless network but can see others around me

Try to change the wi fi channel in the router and see ... Some old network wi fi adapters do not see some wi fi channel like 13 ...and new one can ...so try first make it auto in the settings of the router. ... Then try 3 6 and 11

Hi PeterY61,

I'm Louie, an Independent Advisor and a fellow Windows 10 user like you. Hope you're doing well and safe there. I'm sorry that you're having trouble with your network connection.

I would suggest first you to run network troubleshooter, use these steps:

Open Settings.
Click on Update & Security.
Click on Troubleshoot.
Under the "Recommended troubleshooting" section, click the Additional troubleshooters option.
Under the "Get up and running" section, select the Internet Connections troubleshooter.

Quick note: On Windows 10 version 1909 and earlier, the option is available within the Troubleshoot page.

Click the Run the troubleshooter button.
Select the Troubleshoot my connection to the Internet option.
Select the Try these repairs as an administrator option (if applicable).
Continue with the on-screen directions (if applicable).

After you complete the steps, the troubleshooter will run and fix any connectivity issues.

In the case that the troubleshooter is unable to resolve the problem, you should try resetting the TCP/IP stack and clearing any DNS information on Windows 10.

To reset the network stack with Command Prompt, use these steps:

1. Open Start.
2. Search for Command Prompt, right-click the top result, and select the Run as administrator option.
3. Type the following command to reset the component that handles network requests and press Enter:

netsh winsock reset

4. Type the following command to reset the internet protocol stack and press Enter:

netsh int ip reset

5. Type the following command to clear the current networking configuration and press Enter:

ipconfig /release

6. Type the following command to reconfigure the network settings and press Enter:

ipconfig /renew

7. Type the following command to clear the DNS information cached and press Enter:

ipconfig /flushdns

8. Restart your computer.
   Once you complete the steps, launch the web browser and confirm the internet is working.

If the steps above still doesn't work, reset all the network adapters, use these steps:

Open Settings.
Click on Network & Internet.
Click on Status.
Under the "Advanced network settings" section, click the Network reset option.
Click the Reset now button.
Click the Yes button.
After you complete the steps, the computer will restart automatically, and on reboot, you should now be able to connect to the internet.

The tool will reset all the network adapters installed on your computer to their factory defaults, which means that you'll need to re-enter the password to connect to a wireless network. Also, you'll need to reconfigure other networking software, such as VPN clients, if applicable.

I also would recommend you to follow the solutions provided on the links below and see if it works:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-ph/help/10741/...
https://www.windowscentral.com/how-regain-inter...

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Hope this helps.

Sincerely,
Louie

Hi

I got thinking about this logically and my system said that the Wifi Adapter was working correctly and there were no updates for the drivers. So I thought to myself what controls this?

This is the Realtek PCle GbE Family Controller.

I got mine to work by opening Device Manager > Realtek PCle GbE Family Controller > Properties > Advanced > Power Saving Mode .. The Power Saving Mode was showing as Enabled... as soon as I made the value to Disabled (i.e., not in power saving mode) my wifi internet connection icon changed and it was online once more... So, it was the Realtek PCle GbE Family Controller that was stopping the Ralink 802.11n Wireless Lan Card being seen because of the power saving option in the controller... As such it could not connect to the internet.

Hope it helps someone ...

Cheers. Bernard

I tried this process and now I don’t have any WiFi capability. Going to have to take it to tech help to get it fixed.

Same issue here!

Just resolved it.

Just go to your router and at your 2.4 connection set the wi-fi mode to

Mixed 802.11 b/n/g

Same problem. Easier fix. Reboot router! Our oldest grandson came up with this solution. He found an on/off switch on the router, turned it off, then back on. When the router green lights were all steady, my wife's computer access to the internet was restored in her usual way, and my access to the internet was unchanged.