Wi-Fi Connected but No Internet on Windows 11?
A safe step-by-step checklist to find out whether the issue is your PC, your router, or DNS.
What this means
A Wi-Fi connection only confirms your computer is linked to the router; it does not prove the router can reach the internet. Check the local connection, then compare with another device before changing advanced settings.
Common symptoms
- Windows says Connected, No internet
- Other sites won't load
- Only this PC has connection trouble
Step-by-step checklist
Work through the steps in order. Check each box when done.
Try opening a website on a phone using the same Wi-Fi network. If neither device works, check your router and internet provider before changing your PC.
Open Settings → Network & internet. Make sure Wi-Fi is enabled and Airplane mode is off. Disconnect and reconnect to your usual network.
In Windows 11 open the Get Help app and search for Network and Internet troubleshooter. Follow its suggested checks before attempting manual commands.
Settings → Network & internet → Wi-Fi → Manage known networks → select your network → Forget. Reconnect using the known password. This removes its saved configuration.
If other devices work and some sites fail only on this PC, open Command Prompt and run the command below. It only clears local DNS cache; it does not change the router.
ipconfig /flushdnsStill not resolved?
If the same Wi-Fi is broken on every device, inspect the modem/router and contact your provider. If only one site fails, test that site from another network.
Leave Network reset for last: it removes network-adapter configuration and may affect VPN software. Back up your settings first.
