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System reports No Internet despite having active connection
For the last 3 builds, I have an issue where on WiFi the network connection reports no Internet, even though I have an active connection. I can browse the internet OK in Edge, Chrome etc, but apps like Outlook, Skype for Business etc, are unable to connect.
I have tried a network reset, but no luck. also checked system proxy settings etc
When on my office LAN, its OK and if on WiFi I VPN to my office, its OK. However any WiFi (secure, unsecured, tether to my phone, etc the connection reports "No Internet"
Please advise.
- Eddie LeonardIron Contributor
Can you tell me what build you are currently on? Also can you provide your device's make and model? Thanks!
- Paul WarrenIron Contributor
Hi Eddie Leonard,
I've had a similar issue to this also - Surface Laptop 2. Assumed it's my home modem as a reset often resolves it, but other devices (Windows, iOS and Android) are not affected.
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- Andrew SparksBrass Contributor
Hi, I'm on 18912 buts its happened for the last few builds. Never had the issue before that.
I'm on a Surface Book 2 , with latest drivers from Windows Update
Thanks
- Eddie LeonardIron Contributor
Can you update to 18917 and see if the issue still persists? If it does, can you please leave feedback to the Feedback Hub then share the link to it here? We will then be able to look into it.
- MurrayWallForteIron Contributor
Andrew SparksHey Andrew I blogged here the fix, its essentially to reset the network connection, I have had great success in this approach, used it multiple times on the newer insider builds. My blog goes step by step on resetting the network adapter via the control panel network and sharing utility. Let me know how you make out!
- Andrew SparksBrass Contributor
Hi Murray,
thanks, but I had already tried that, doing a network reset either via the network settings or an "netsh int ip reset". After a restart it worked initially LAN but my WIFI still showed the globe, switching back resulted in the same issues.
I'm reinstalling 18932 now via iso and its all fine on a vanilla install, so installing the surface drivers now
- MurrayWallForteIron Contributor
Andrew SparksI had tried the netsh as well and had no success, it was only this method I blogged about that actually worked, multiple times, the Troubleshooting routine did correct it everytime I ran it and had it force a reboot. That being said, the problem has reoccurred twice so I don't believe the issue is corrected long term and there is something definite on the new builds that is causing this issue to appear.
- 3302034689Copper Contributor
Andrew Sparksneed it connection cleard off
- Andrew SparksBrass Contributor
What do you mean? I've completed a network reset.
I'm in the office today, LAN is again fine, picked up connection straight away but the Wifi still a no go, reports no connection to intenret, despite broswers working fine.
- mrobbertsCopper Contributor
This worked for me:
You can do so by opening up CMD and running it as administrator. Once CMD is opened, trigger the following commands one after another:
netsh winsock reset catalog
netsh int ipv4 reset reset.log
And reboot