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A Chromebook without Wi-Fi is practically useless. Fear not: with a simple fix or two, you can restore connectivity and get back to work or play.
1Check the Wi-Fi Status on Your Chromebook
If your Chromebook can’t connect to Wi-Fi, then the first thing to do is to check the Wi-Fi status. If your model has a physical network switch, turn it on.
Alternatively, check the network status from theSettingstab. Within Settings, navigate to theNetworktab and look for the toggle button next to the Wi-Fi name. Make sure you’ve got the Wi-Fi button turned on.
2Check Available Chromebook Updates
ChromeOS’s developers release regular updates, which might create issues while connecting to the internet. To check for updates:
ChromeOS will begin installing the available updates (if any). Check to see if your Chromebook still has Wi-Fi problems once the installation finishes.
3Add Your Router Details Again
If you see your Wi-Fi’s name within the list of available networks but still can’t connect, it’s worth re-entering your router details and re-configuring your Wi-Fi settings. A hard reset like this might resolve any inherent blockages and help your Chromebook connect to the internet.
To forget and reset the router details:
To make the most of your router, you may find out a router is and how to use one.
4Run Chrome Connectivity Diagnostics
Chrome Connectivity Diagnostics is a handy tool to perform network testing and troubleshoot errors. After running this tool, you may solve issues related to port blocking, network latency, Wi-Fi network signal strength, and much more.
Here’s how to install and run this application on your Chromebook:
5Hard Reset Your Chromebook
If none of the above steps work, you can restart your Chromebook and connect to the Wi-Fi network again. After a restart, you can perform a hard reboot if your Chromebook’s not connecting to Wi-Fi.
For a hard reboot, follow these steps:
Remember to take a backup of your machine before a hard reboot, as you might lose your data.
6Check Router Connection on Other Machines
Finally, if you’ve tried everything and nothing seems to work, try connecting a different device to the Wi-Fi network. If there is an issue with the network, you might be unable to connect. During this step, feel free toreboot/restart your router, as a good reboot can solve most of your connection woes.
It’s also important to check if your Wi-Fi has a stable connection. You shouldfix any Wi-Fi network issuesbefore trying to reconnect.
