WiFi "Connected" but No Internet (DNS Error)

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Your device says it's connected to WiFi, but you can't open any websites.

Symptoms
  • No internet
  • DNS error
  • Apps won't load
Possible Causes
  • ISP DNS failure
  • Wrong DNS settings
  • Router hang

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Change DNS to 1.1.1.1

Manually set your DNS to Cloudflare (1.1.1.1) or Google (8.8.8.8).

2

Restart the Modem

Forces the modem to get a new IP and DNS list from the ISP.

3

Flush DNS Cache

On PC, use "ipconfig /flushdns" in the command prompt.

When to See a Technician

DNS is like a phonebook; if it's broken, your computer knows the name of the site but not its "number".

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