You can no longer connect your computer to the web? Your Dell XPS not detecting Wifi, and you would like to know what should be done to fix this problem? Indeed, in these cases, you will quickly be stuck because the Internet connection is necessary for a large number of things. Hence, to provide you with the best recommendations in this article. First we will tell you frequently encountered problems in these cases on a Dell XPS. In this way, you will be able to examine in more detail what generates your defect. Then, in a second step and according to your research, you will be able to carry out the appropriate methods in order to detect Wifi on your Dell XPS.
Why is my Dell XPS not picking up WiFi?
When your Dell XPS does not detect the Wifi connection, it can be caused by several things. Indeed, it may be first of all a problem at the level of the equipment from the internet box. Other This may be a problem of configuration. Or it could also be a software problem on your computer. So we will explain these three types of problem in more detail below.
Hardware problem between the Internet box and your Dell XPS PC:
It is likely that your Dell XPS does not pick up WiFi due to a hardware problem. In order to rule out this hypothesis, we particularly advise you to test wifi connection using another device connected like a laptop.
Si the connection does not work no more. In this case, we suggest you check the box connections and relight. This will allow reset the signal. Then if you are unable to fix this problem. It will surely take contact your internet service provider as SFR , Bouygues , Orange .
If the connection is made on another connected object. So it can be from a interference problem. It is recommended for this type of situation, to install your Dell XPS in the same place as your Internet box. Otherwise you will have to check the settings as indicated below.
A bad Wifi setting prevents the connection on your Dell XPS:
Your Wi-Fi connection issue can also be linked to a bad configuration. Indeed, it is possible that the WIFI key configured is not correct and restrict authentication. This may be the case when you have changed the password initially provided under your box. Therefore we advise you to redo the Wifi activation procedure in the same way as explained below.
A software issue is preventing your Dell XPS from detecting WiFi:
If the malfunctions explained above are not responsible for your malfunctions. In this case, it will be necessary to carry out some techniques to repair your computer. Indeed, it is possible that your Dell XPS does not have the updated Wifi driver. You must download the Windows Update updates regularly. These now include driver updates. However, sometimes it may not be enough. But don't worry. It is very easy update through Device Manager.
Otherwise, it could also be a problem with services. Especially the WLAN service. In the event that the latter is not active, you will meet network issues on your Dell XPS. We will explain to you later technique to check this and the rekindle for the reset .
What should be done when a Dell XPS does not connect to Wifi?
When your Dell XPS does not detect Wifi, we recommend that you first carry out the activation procedure again by entering your Wifi key… Then, if that's not enough. You can check settings and engage troubleshooter W10. The next step will be to update the Wireless driver. And finally you can restart the WLAN service.
The method to activate the Wifi connection on a Dell XPS:
First, we suggest you to delete the connection saved to be able to back to square one. To do this, follow the procedure given below:
- Access the Windows 10 settings using the keyboard shortcut Windows+i,
- Choose the folder "Network and Internet",
- And press the sub section " Wireless ",
- Click on the button "Manage known networks",
- Identify the connection that is problematic and press it,
- Finally click on the button "Forget".
When this is done, you can recreate the Wifi connection between your box and your Dell XPS as shown below:
- Click on wifi button inactive at the toolbar,
- Choose the name of your box,
- Select " Automatically connect ",
- And press the button " To log in ",
- Enter Wifi key present under the Internet box,
- Then click " Next ".
Note: You can also do this procedure via the Network and Internet settings in W10.
To use the Network Troubleshooter on your Dell XPS:
- Access the Windows settings by clicking on the toothed wheel start menu ,
- Then press "Network and Internet",
- And go to the tab "State",
- Click on the button "Solving network problems",
- In the pop-up, select " Wireless ".
Update the Wifi driver through Device Manager on your Dell XPS:
- You must first open the Gestionnaire de périphériques using the Windows search box,
- Then on the tool, look for the section "Network cards",
- Double click on the device wireless
- In the properties, open the section "Pilot",
- Click on the button "Update the driver",
- And finally choose "Automatically search for drivers".
Restart the WLAN service on your Dell XPS:
- Click on the buttons Windows + R in order to open the command executor,
- In the window "Execute" , enter the command " services. msc”,
- Find it "WLAN Autoconfiguration Service",
- Verify that the status is " Running " and the type of start "Automatic",
- Then right-click on the service and choose " To restart ".
En conclusion : When your Dell XPS no longer detects Wifi, this can have several reasons. It will first take restart the box for reset the signal. Then it will be necessary to readjust the activation of Wifi. After that feel free to use network troubleshooter. And if your problem is still there, you will have to update the driver and restart the WLAN service. If however the problem persists, in this case we suggest that you contact the Microsoft support.
In the event that you are looking for other tutorials on your Dell XPS, you can take a look at the other pages in the category: Dell XPS.
