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Computer not showing wifi networks

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Many reasons are there that can prevent your computer from showing the wireless networks on available network list in the system menu. Check whether your wireless hardware is turned on and working properly. We advise you to turn off your wireless device if no networks are available in the appeared list. Also, make sure it is functioning correctly. If both the things are in their own places, try the following workarounds of this issue.

Are you out of range?

Your computer will not show any Wi-Fi network if it is out of the network coverage. So, you are requested to check whether you have the same problem. If so, try to move closer to the wireless router or base station. And then refresh the list to see if the network appears in the list.

Is there a hidden network?

Still, computer not showing Wi-Fi networks? The network you are looking for could be a hidden network. If so, you will have to find a different way to connect your computer with the internet.

Wireless networks take time to get updated

Do you know that the list of wireless networks takes time to get updated? Our experts request you to wait for a couple of minutes if you have moved to a different location or turned on your computer just before. Refresh the list and see whether the list has appeared or not. Hopefully, the list will appear with all the available networks.

Have a word with computer tech support engineer

Get an expert's assistance! Having a chat or telephonic conversation with a computer tech support engineer could be another great way of troubleshooting this issue. You can easily collect the contact of a genuine computer technical support from the internet. The engineers of computer tech support are known for their work efficiency and user-friendliness.

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