Windows Can’t Get the Network Settings From the Router

Windows can’t get the Network Settings from the router is an error known to appear using various internet-connected items, including your printer, hotspot, and more. Here are a few things to try to fix this error.


1: Internet 101 Steps

There are always a few necessary steps one should take when diagnosing a problem. Odds are you're familiar or tried these, but let's cover them all in one step.

Restart Your Router - Unplug your router. Wait a few minutes and plug it back in.

Verify if It's the Router or Windows - Verify with another device that you can connect. If other devices can connect, it's a Windows problem.

Verify Your Router Password or Pin - If your error is appearing after entering it, double-check your password.

Make Sure Your Internet Is Working - A fundamental step, but it happens.

2: Disable and Reenable Your Network

Find the network you use for the internet. These settings can move around on different builds of Windows, but you can usually get there by pressing the Windows Key + X and select Network Connections. Select Wireless or Ethernet, then Change adapter options. Optionally, head to the Control Panel, Network & Internet.

Right-click on your internet connection and select disable. Wait a minute, then right-click and select Enable.



Keep this Windows open for step 2.

3: Run the Network Diagnostic Troubleshooter

If Step 1 didn't help, there's a button that says Diagnose. This starts the Network Diagnostic Troubleshooter. Follow the prompts. Often, the troubleshooter won't find a problem, so we have to try a few other ideas.

4: Reset Your Network

Close all open programs. Press the Windows Key + S and begin typing in Network Reset, and click on that. Windows will reset your network settings and restart your computer. If you'd rather not reset everything, Tweaking.Com Windows Repair has a networking-specific category that should resolve your problems.

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