How To Fix Xbox One Can’t Connect To Wifi | Wifi Not Working
If your Xbox One console can’t seem to connect to wifi or wireless network, there’s a set of troubleshooting steps that you must do in order to narrow down the causes. This article might help if you have any of these problems in your console:
- can’t detect your own wireless network
- can’t see any wireless network.
Causes why your Xbox One is unable to connect to wifi
There are a number of possible reasons why an Xbox One console may not be connect to a wireless network or wifi. We discuss each of these reasons briefly below.
Wifi network is hidden or out-of-range.
By default, a wireless router is designed to broadcast the network name every few seconds to allow other devices to discover it. If your wifi administrator intentionally sets the network to be hidden, this may be the reason why your console is not detecting it. If this is the case, you’ll have to manually enter your network details in order to connect.
It’s also possible that your Xbox One is simply too far from the router. Try moving it closer to see if it connects to it.
Random console bug.
If left running for an extended period, the console may develop temporary bugs. Such issues usually go away once the console is restarted. In the solutions below, a power cycle is needed to fix any network issue. Make sure that you do this if nothing has helped so far.
Router issue.
Another possible cause why your Xbox One is having trouble seeing your wifi may lie within the router. Be sure to power cycle the router and any other networking equipment you’re using if the issue persist.
Unknown console glitch.
Internal console issues like a software glitch or a bad wireless adapter can also happen. While hardware malfunction is rare, it’s not totally impossible. Your console can be damaged internally if it’s exposed to dust, heat, or moisture.
Troubleshooting an Xbox One console that won’t connect to wifi
Workaround: Use wired connection
If you don’t want to send in the console yet, you can try connecting via a wired setup. Get a good ethernet cable and connect your Xbox One directly to your router with it.
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