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DavidReady
Feb 11, 2021Follower
Nighthawk R7000P Wifi connection problems using windows 10, all other devices work fine
As stated in the subjust line: Nighthawk R7000P Wifi connection problems using windows, all other devices work fine. I have two Dell Laptops (one running Win10 and the other is Win7) Both have issue...
michaelkenward
Feb 13, 2021Guru - Experienced User
DavidReady wrote:
I have two Dell Laptops (one running Win10 and the other is Win7) Both have issues connectng to my Nighthawk R7000P router. The only fix is to reset the network adapter, then it will connect. It actually connects to the SSID but says no internet available.
Smells like a problem in Windows.
DavidReady wrote:
When I run the diags from MS Windows, It shows that there is a invalid IP configuration. Once it is reset, it works fine.
Which diagnostics in Windows? There are several "wizards".
Try running the Network Troubleshooter in Windows.
Start here:
Fix network connection issues in Windows 10
I'd also look into whatever Windows drivers there are for these unnamed wifi clients.