1. Enable SSID Broadcast for Wi-Fi
Service set identifier (SSID) makes your Wi-Fi network visible. If someone in your family has disabled SSID broadcast, the Wi-Fi network will not show up. In such a situation, enabling SSID broadcast for Wi-Fi can fix the issue. Some Wi-Fi networks might be hidden from view, but you can still connect to them. We show you how.
2. Restart Wi-Fi Modem and Router
Make sure your Wi-Fi network is available to connect. Find out if you are able to connect other devices to the Wi-Fi network. If other devices are also not able to access your network, restart your modem and router and check again whether the Wi-Fi network is accessible on other devices. If the Wi-Fi network finally shows up on other devices, you should continue with the next fixes to resolve your network issues.
3. Enable and Disable Airplane Mode
Enabling and disabling airplane mode is a quick, easy way to refresh network connections on your PC.
4. Disable and Enable Wi-Fi Network Adapter
Sometimes just resetting the Wi-Fi network adapter on your PC can resolve the issue.
5. Use the Wi-Fi Network Troubleshooter
Often, an issue with the Wi-Fi network adapter will prevent your Wi-Fi network from showing up. Running Windows 11’s dedicated Network Adapter troubleshooter may fix the issue. Has your PC been misbehaving lately? Here are some tools that can help you check your computer’s health.
6. Turn On WLAN Autoconfig Service
WLAN Autoconfig service helps your PC configure, discover, connect, or disconnect from nearby Wi-Fi networks. Any issue with the WLAN Autoconfig service may result in your PC not showing a Wi-Fi network.
7. Update Wi-Fi Network Driver
An outdated W-iFi network driver may prevent your network card reader from accessing your Wi-Fi network. Updating the Wi-Fi network driver can sometimes fix this issue.
8. Reset TCP/IP
Any issue with Transmission Control Protocol and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) can also prevent a network card reader on your PC from detecting your Wi-Fi network. Try resetting all TCP/IP connections to resolve the issue. Tip: check out the best dynamic DNS providers you can use without paying a dime.
9. Flush DNS
Sometimes flushing the DNS solves the issue and makes the Wi-Fi network show up on your Windows PC. Image credit: Pexels. All Screenshots by Sandeep Babu.
