Wi-Fi Network Is Not Visible
Learn how to troubleshoot and fix the issue of a Wi-Fi network not being visible on your devices.
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Steps:
For Windows 10/11:
Verify the Network Is Broadcasting:
- Restart the router.
- Check if other devices can see the network.
Manually Add the Network:
- Open
Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi
. - Click
Manage known networks > Add a new network
, then enter the SSID and password.
Update Wi-Fi Driver:
- Use
Device Manager
to update the driver for your Wi-Fi adapter.
For macOS:
Verify the Network Is Broadcasting:
- Restart the router.
- Confirm visibility on other devices.
Manually Add the Network:
- Go to
System Preferences > Network
. - Click
Advanced
, then add the network manually by entering the SSID and password.
Reset Wi-Fi Preferences:
- Open Finder, press
Cmd + Shift + G
, and type/Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/
. - Delete
com.apple.airport.preferences.plist
and restart your Mac.