This is often too common in every household. It could be a problem on your Internet Service Provider’s end, a small outage, or your router could be damaged. But there is a fix for every problem, and we’ll go over them briefly and help you restore your internet connection in no time!

Most common situations in which this issue occurs

Router not connecting to the internet after reset: If you’ve pressed the reset button on your router, you have reset the router to its default settings. This means that you have erased all the configurations and you have to re-set it up to connect to the internet. The router won’t connect to the internet after the power outage: Unplug the router from the power outlet, and plug it back in after a few seconds. Once it turns on, try visiting any website and see if your router is working properly now. Unable to use the internet with the current settings: Open the task manager and check if any program is consuming extremely high bandwidth in the network tab. If that is the case, then you should terminate it and scan your computer for viruses.

What are some of the most commonly affected platforms?

Spectrum internet not connecting with the router: It could be due to a glitch in the router that can be fixed by restarting it. Xfinity Internet not working with my router: If you are an Xfinity user and your router is unable to connect to your router, restart the router and check if the Ethernet cable is properly attached. If nothing helps, you should immediately call your ISP.

Does this issue appear on multiple devices?

The answer is yes, as routers are no different from each other and they are all the same. But, it can be fixed as most of the time it is due to a small glitch since they run 24/7 nonstop.

Netgear and Netgear Nighthawk routers couldn’t connect to the internet: It could be due to outdated firmware, overheating, misconfigured settings, or an internet outage. To fix this, first, reboot your router, then confirm that the settings are properly configured. Asus routers couldn’t connect to the internet: If your Asus router couldn’t connect to the internet, it could be for the same reasons as a Netgear router, such as outdated firmware installed, overheating, etc. TP-Link router not connecting to the internet: If your TP-Link router has trouble connecting, follow the troubleshooting steps mentioned below to fix the issue. Talktalk router not connecting to the internet: Restart your Wi-Fi router. If this didn’t help, connect your computer to the router using the Ethernet cable and check if it works now.

What can I do if my router won’t connect to the internet?

1. Check to see if your router’s internet connection is active

2. Try connecting with an Ethernet cable

Mostly, the issue could be with the Wi-Fi, but the LAN can be functional. Hence, by connecting your computer with the Ethernet cable, you can confirm if it is only your Wi-Fi that isn’t working, or the router itself. If this still didn’t help, you should try troubleshooting the internet connection.

3. Troubleshoot the Internet connection

4. Delete DNS Cache

5. Check your computer for viruses and malware

Use the Windows in-built antivirus software, Windows Defender, to scan your computer for any viruses or malware. If your computer is infected with a virus or malware, it could eat up a lot of bandwidth or block the internet connection completely. Alternatively, you can also install a standalone and superior antivirus program such as ESET Internet Security.

6. Use other devices 

When your PC fails to connect to the internet and your router doesn’t show any problem with the internet connection, connect to the internet using your mobile phone, or another PC or computer. If your device connects to the internet but your main PC couldn’t, the problem could be with your PC.

7. DIsable your antivirus software

Antivirus software protects your PC from viruses and malware in the background, and oftentimes you don’t see it unless a virus is detected. SPONSORED And during this process, the antivirus can sometimes interrupt the internet connection due to misconfiguration. We recommend you reset the settings to default or disable the antivirus completely and check if your PC can connect to the internet now.

8. Reset the router’s settings

If this step didn’t solve the issue yet, we have one more fix that should fix it.

9. Reset the network settings on Windows

10. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP)

If you tried all the above solutions and yet the router won’t connect to the internet, you should contact your ISP and let them know you are having trouble accessing the internet.  Maybe you could be facing some downtime, or something might have gone wrong. When you report, you raise an issue, and the team will work on diagnosing and fixing it.

How can I fix my new router if it’s not connecting to the internet?

1. Check if your internet connection is working 

If you already have an internet connection at your home and have decided to upgrade your router, you should first confirm if the internet connection is working on the previous router before you install the new one. There is a possibility that the new router won’t connect easily without proper configuration. It is best to confirm if the internet connection is working on your old router before you fiddle with your PC or your new router’s settings, complicating the process even further.

2. Turn on your router

 3. Configure your network

4. Configure Wi-Fi

Once you have completed the setup process, you can now connect your devices to the router. Your router can at times stop working. It could be due to various reasons such as downtime, your router malfunctioning, and more. You can fix the issue by following the above steps, if it doesn’t help, you should immediately call your ISP for help.

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