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Stomlin11
Mar 31, 2020Aspirant
A7000 Can't Connect WiFi
Hello all, I am currently having trouble connecting to a new router I installed. I had the stock Fios Gateway Router that came with my Fios internet and was successfully using the A7000 WiFi adap...
Stomlin11
Apr 01, 2020Aspirant
I ran it last night but had to revert back to my older router today for work. I cant remember exactly what it said except that its recommendations were steps i had already taken such as resetting the router. One step i didnt take due to distance was a wired connection between PC and router.
michaelkenward
Apr 01, 2020Guru - Experienced User
An off the wall one, maybe you need to tell Windows that you are on a "private network".
- Network and Internet settings
- Network Status
- Change Connection Properties
- Network Profile
- Private
I am told that I am talking rubbish when I suggest that, but it has worked for some of us. Nothing lost if I am wrong.