Windows 8.1 has got many bug fixes and improvements as compared to Windows 8 but, the latest version of Windows by Microsoft still has some bugs. Among others, the error in connecting to Wi-Fi networks in Windows 8.1 may get very annoying, sometimes, and hundreds or maybe thousands of people may be facing this issue.
Windows 8.1 seems to have a bug which while connecting to a Wi-Fi network shows âCanât connect to this networkâ error and then, goes to limited connectivity mode where internet canât be accessed.
When these errors started to occur for me?
I have been getting this error in Windows 8 since the very first day of its launch and now, it seems that this error hasnât been removed from Windows 8.1. I started getting this error on my PC while on the Windows 8.1 Preview but, two of my PCâs running Windows 8.1 Pro RTM started to show this error. Both the PCâs canât connect to my Wi-Fi network on random occasions. The connection takes a very long time to connect and then, I get âCanât connect to this networkâ error which then switches to this network but, internet connectivity is limited.
Whatâs causing this error?
As far as I have been able to diagnose, this error occur due to two reasons; either by your Wi-Fi security type or incorrect IP configuration on your PC.
If you use WEP security type for Wi-Fi networks then, itâs possible that you will get this âCanât connect to this networkâ error while connecting.
How to solve this error?
There are multiple ways which can be used to fix this issue like resetting the Wi-Fi connection, restarting your PC and/or by using Windows diagnostics.
â Method 1:
If you get the âCanât connect to this networkâ error after pressing the âConnectâ button then, press the âForget Networkâ button which will remove the network history from your PC and Microsoft account.
Once you have pressed the âForget Networkâ button, you will have to re-enter your Wi-Fi network details. But, this time you will be able connect to this network without any error.
â Method 2:
The second method to solve this error is by restarting your PC which will solve this error. If you are having the âCanât connect to this networkâ error then, it may have been caused by a misconfiguration of your IP settings.
Simply restarting your PC will reset your IP Settings and hopefully it will also solve the issue.
â Method 3:
The third and probably the most effective method to solve the connectivity issue is by using the Windows network diagnostic tool which comes pre-installed in Windows 8.1
Go to Start Screen by pressing the windows key on your tablet or keyboard.
Once on Start Screen, type âidentify and repair network problemsâ while on Start Screen. âIdentify and repair network problemsâ would be showed in results. Press it.
âWindows Network Diagnosticsâ tool window will open on desktop.
The tool will scan your network connection and PC for error and if some errors are found then, the tool will try to fix the issue(s).
This tool detects almost all the error found in your Windows 8.1 PC which may cause an error. I was able to fix my issue, few times, after using this method when the above methods didnât work.
â Method 4:
If the above âWindows Network Diagnosticsâ tool canât fix your network error then, it may be possible that your Wi-Fi router have some problems. Resetting your Wi-FI router or restarting it may solve the issue.
So, were you able to solve the Wi-Fi connectivity error?
Original link: http://www.windows8core.com/solve-cant-connect-network-wi-fi-error-windows-8-1-easily/