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no wi-fi connections found
Wi-fi not doesnt have a valid IP configuration.....error message from my laptop. all other devices in my house work.
It seems to be working now. It was a simple fix of changing the power option to "maximum performance" and restarting my computer. I will see if this takes care of the problem. Thank you for your help.
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Problem with wireless adapter or access point
Wi-Fi doesn't have a valid IP configuration
Did you try connecting over ethernet, and making sure that worked?
Also, what version of windows, and what is the wifi adapter model in the PC?
windows 10..I have no idea where to find the wifi adapter model in the PC. And I don't know how to connect over the ethernet
You connect over ethernet by connecting an ethernet cable between the PC and the router.
Use one of the ways in this link to open the windows device manager: http://www.isunshare.com/windows-10/7-ways-to-access-device-manager-in-windows-10.html Once that is running, look at the network adapter section. The wifi adapter will be in there.
Here's one thing you can try: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJQOtXU4gJQ
It seems to be working now. It was a simple fix of changing the power option to "maximum performance" and restarting my computer. I will see if this takes care of the problem. Thank you for your help.