Spectrum Wi-Fi connected no internet – how to fix

It can be really frustrating when you have connected your device to Spectrum Wi-Fi but it still doesn’t connect to the internet. Without doubt this normally hinders you from performing your tasks effectively.

There are a couple of reasons that may lead to no internet connection even when you connect your device to Spectrum Wi-Fi. It could either be your device, the router or just a problem with the internet connection being provided by your internet service provider. Any of these factors may be the reason as to why your internet connection has been acting up, although you shouldn’t be worried as we live in times where every problem has a reliable solution.

The easiest and most common way to fix your internet connection is by simply restarting your router. Most of the time this usually works and you will be able to enjoy reliable internet connection to your device once again. However, if this doesn’t solve the problem, you should try to connect another device and see if it will connect to the internet. If it does, then you’ll know your mobile phone or computer is the problem. In the event that you connect other devices and connection then you will know the problem lies on your router or your internet connection.

How to fix Spectrum Wi-Fi internet connection

Problem with the internet connection

There are a number of occasions when you may be facing lack of internet connection even when the Wi-Fi is on because of an issue with the internet connection. It may be caused by a broken cable or maybe your internet service provider has sent their professionals to service their network lines which causes internet disruptions. Whenever there is a disruption in internet connectivity you will notice that the LED internet light on your router is blinking.

Therefore, you should either reboot or restart your router and see whether yourinternet connection will be up and running once again.If your device still fails to connect to the internet even when the Wi-Fi is on, then you can call Spectrum and report the issue. They will most definitely inform you whether they are servicing their network lines or replacing cables. However, if this is not the case then they will send a professional to your home to sort out your internet connection.

Problem with your device

You are required to test your internet connection using two or three devices after you have reset your router. If your device still fails to connect to the internet and others connect it means that the problem lies with that particular device and not the router. Most of the times it means that your Wi-Fi adapter isn’t receiving data in order to connect to the internet. Therefore, the first step that you should take is to restart your device and see whether it will be able to connect to the internet. You should also ensure that the Spectrum Wi-Fi is on while you are doing this.

If restarting your computer doesn’t work, then you can right click on the Wi-Fi icon on your task bar and press “troubleshoot problems”. After you do this Windows will try to fix the problem for you and allow your computer device to connect to the internet. If the problem still persists, you can take your device to a professional who will diagnose the problem further. The same applies to your mobile phone. Restarting your mobile phone should enable it to connect to the internet once again.

DNS cache conflict

This is where all the recently accessed websites are stored so that the pages load quickly when you try to access them again. However, this DNS cache may sometimes be corrupted by viruses which may prevent your device from connecting to the internet. This is because the viruses usually causes the IP address to fail to correspond with the initial IP address. Well, the good news is that you can easily sort this out by flashing your DNS cache. You should then restart your device once you have done this in order for it to connect to the internet once again.

Outdated wireless standard

Routers are being improved every single day in order to deliver quality internet connection throughout. This includes an improvement in the bands they use to transmit data to your device. Therefore, if your device uses a standard that is not compatible with the standard of the router, chances are that your device shall not connect to the internet even if Spectrum Wi-Fi is on.

For example if your device still uses the 802.11b standard it won’t be able to connect to a router that uses the latest 802.11ac standard. So, you should update your device in order for it to be compatible with the required Wi-Fi standard and connect to the internet. Unfortunately you’ll have to replace your device if you can’t be able to update it.

A summary of the problems that may likely hinder your device from connecting to the internet and how to solve them.

Conclusion

These are the major issues that may prevent your device from connecting to the internet even when Spectrum Wi-Fi is on. However, you can easily troubleshoot these issues as you have seen and continue enjoying reliable internet connection provided to you by Spectrum Wi-Fi. It is also important to note that you should always consult a professional if this problem persists.

FAQs

Does Spectrum provide their customers with routers?

No, they don’t however you can either hire a router or buy one for your home. The latter being the better option.

Will my internet connection be as strong as it previously was when I reset my router?

Yes, as restarting your router won’t affect its overall performance.