WiFi "Connected" but "No Internet" (DNS Probe Finished)

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Your browser says "DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET" even though you have signal.

Symptoms
  • Browser error
  • No internet
  • Signal bars present
Possible Causes
  • DNS server failure
  • Corrupt DNS cache
  • Router hang

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Flush DNS Cache

Command Prompt (Admin) > "ipconfig /flushdns".

2

Change DNS to 8.8.8.8

Manually set your DNS to Google or Cloudflare in network settings.

3

Restart the Modem

Forces a fresh connection to your ISP's DNS servers.

When to See a Technician

DNS is the "phonebook" of the internet; if it's broken, your computer can't find any websites.

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