How to Fix Wi‑Fi Connectivity Issues
This article explains how to troubleshoot common Wi‑Fi issues on company laptops.
Symptoms
- No internet connection
- Connected but pages not loading
- Frequent disconnections
- Wi‑Fi network not appearing
Steps
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Check Wi‑Fi is enabled
- Windows: Select the Wi‑Fi icon → Ensure Wi‑Fi is On.
- macOS: Click the Wi‑Fi symbol → Turn Wi‑Fi On.
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Reconnect to the correct network Select the company network and enter your credentials if required.
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Restart your device A simple reboot fixes many temporary network conflicts.
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Forget and re-add the network
- Windows: Settings → Network & Internet → Wi‑Fi → Manage known networks → Forget
- macOS: System Settings → Network → Wi‑Fi → Details → Remove Network
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Check if you need VPN
- Internal apps may require VPN when working remotely.
Troubleshooting
- “Can’t connect to this network” — remove & re-add the network.
- Other devices can connect but yours can’t — restart Wi‑Fi adapter:
- Windows: Device Manager → Network Adapters → Disable/Enable
- Still having issues? Contact IT with:
- Device type
- Location
- Error message