Windows PC or laptopCan’t find Wi-FiTP-Link
How to fix “Can’t find Wi-Fi” on your Windows PC or laptop
Your network isn’t showing in the Wi-Fi list? Work through these checks. Written for your Windows PC or laptop, with your TP-Link router in mind.
These steps are written for a Windows 10 or 11 PC or laptop. The router-side fixes apply to every device on your network.
If your network has vanished from the Wi-Fi list, the cause is usually simple: the router is off, you’re too far away, or the network name is hidden.
Work through these checks in order.
On a TP-Link router
The front lights tell the story: the internet (globe) light should be solid. The admin page is usually at 192.168.0.1 or tplinkwifi.net.
Your step-by-step fix
1On your Windows PC, open Settings → Network & internet → Wi-Fi and check the connection status for your network.
2Check that your router is powered on and its Wi-Fi light is lit. If the Wi-Fi light is off, press the router’s Wi-Fi/WPS button if it has one.
3Move closer to the router and refresh your device’s Wi-Fi list.
4Restart your router, wait for it to fully power up, then scan again — it can take 2–3 minutes to reappear.
5On a phone, try turning the device’s Wi-Fi off and on, or restarting the device, to force a fresh scan.
6If the network is still missing but works on other devices, the network name (SSID) may be hidden — add it manually using the name and password from your router’s sticker or settings.
Neighbour networks showing up but not yours is a strong sign your router is off or restarting.
A quick 30-second power cycle of the router fixes a surprisingly large share of “missing network” cases.
If the network never comes back, the router may need a reset — see our router-reset guide.
A laptop’s Wi-Fi can be disabled by a physical switch or a function key (often F2/F12) — look for an airplane or Wi-Fi icon on the keys.
The Windows network troubleshooter (Settings → Network & internet → Advanced network settings) fixes adapter glitches automatically.
This wasn't quite it?Build a different fix for another device or issue, or read the general find a missing wi-fi network guide.