Some models have a physical switch that allows you to toggle your Chromebook’s wireless connectivity on and off.
confirm it hasn’t accidentally been moved to the Off position.
double-check Wi-Fi is enabled.
Open your Chromebook’s tweaks and look under theNetworksection to ensure the toggle switch besideWi-Fiis on.
you’re able to also select theWi-Fi iconin the bottom-right corner of the screen to view your connections.
Disconnect and reconnect to the connection.
Go into your Wi-Fi options, choose the web connection, selectDisconnectand try connecting again.
Turn off your router andrestart the Chromebook.
Restarting your Chromebook after disabling the router can resolve communication conflicts between the devices.
After your Chromebook reboots, turn the router back on and try reconnecting.
Having a preferred web connection can cause conflicts when trying to establish a new connection.
In the Wi-Fi options, select theright-arrownext toKnown networksto manage your preferred networks.
Run Chrome Connectivity Diagnostics.
Chrome Connectivity Diagnostics is a Google Chrome add-on to troubleshoot internet connections on Chromebooks.
It can detect any Wi-Fi problems and suggest remedies.
Perform a hard reset.
Press and hold theRefresh key+Powersimultaneously, then releaseRefreshwhen your Chromebook boots.
Use a USB Wi-Fi adapter.
Connect to the web via Ethernet.
If you might connect this way, the problem may lie with your Chromebook’s Wi-Fi receiver.
It will resolve any software-related conflicts.
Anything saved on your hard drive will be erased during a powerwash.
drop a line to the manufacturer.
If thenetwork is encrypted, double-check to ensure you’re using the correct password.
FAQ
The only way to find Wi-Fi passwords is toturn on Chromebook Developer mode.
Enter thenetwork keyand selectConnect.
you might also choose this option when you connect manually.
Take steps toimprove your Wi-Fi signalor use an Ethernet connection.
