Connect public wireless network windows 7

So this rules out the network being the problem I have disabled all firewalls, all network protections, I have restarted my network adapter, I have updated the network adapters drivers.

I have added the newtwork connection manually and automatically to not avail. I can see the wifi access point as its SSID is being broadcast.

The error I get when I try to connect is "Windows was unable to connect to xfinitywifi" The troubleshooting process is useless and proved to be unable to detect or correct any issues I do not get an IP address assigned even temporarily. I was able to connect this computer before so I am thinking it was due to some auto-update of windows that changed something but cannot pinpoint the update where it may have occurred.

This is a frequent problem doing some cursory google searches but little to no solutions. This thread is locked.

You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. We have Verizon DSL with a Westell Versalink w router We have 2 desktops with XP and a laptop with Vista that effortlessly connect, but with windows 7 the network is identified, but can't connect. A call to Dell technical service resulted in the report that my hardware is fine. I am shocked that Dell can't help me for free on the first day that the computer is turned on, certainly disappointing my son on Christmas, and frustrating me.

I have the pdf manual for the router which is of no help. Microsoft informs me there will be a fee for a solution. Go to Solution. The Westell Versalink w router provided to me by Verizon in , needed to be upgraded remotely by the service technician.

If there is a better place to post this for the benefit of others, please let me know, and I will. View solution in original post. Thanks for posting this. I have a brand new less than a month old Inspiron N that I cannot get online wirelessly at home.

It went on at my brother's house. At least 5 other computers connect wirelessly. Our 2 desktops and 2 laser printers connect fine. The inspiron detects the wireless but will not connect. After you connect to a network the first time, you can change it to public or private at any time. On the right side of the taskbar, select the Wi-Fi network icon. Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to, then select Connect. When asked if you want your PC to be discoverable to other devices on the network, do one of the following:.

To set it as a private network where your PC will be discoverable to other devices on the network, choose Yes. Under Network profile , select Public or Private.

Note: To use these steps to set a network to public or private, your PC must be running Windows 10 Version or later. Windows 11 Windows 10 More However, you can set it as public or private depending on the network and what you want to do: Public network Recommended.

When you first connect to a Wi-Fi network, you can set it as public or private—depending on the network and what you want to do: Private network. To set a Wi-Fi network to public or private when you first connect. Type the network password, and then select Next.

When asked if you want your PC to be discoverable to other devices on the network, do one of the following: To set it as a private network where your PC will be discoverable to other devices on the network, choose Yes.

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