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"No Internet, Secured": How to Fix It

A Windows message: you're connected to a password-protected Wi-Fi network, but Windows can't reach the internet through it.

Windows shows “No Internet, Secured” under your Wi-Fi network and nothing loads.

  • “No Internet, Secured” under the network in the Wi-Fi list.
  • A globe icon or warning on the network icon.
  • Other devices may still work.

Quick fix

Restart the router, then on the PC open Command Prompt as administrator and run:

ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
ipconfig /flushdns
netsh winsock reset

Restart Windows.

Why it happens

Router lost its internet connection.Most likely
Bad IP configuration on the PC.Most likely
DNS settings or VPN leftovers.Sometimes
Outdated or faulty Wi-Fi driver.Sometimes

Fixes

  1. Restart and renew

    1. Restart the router; then run the four commands above and restart.

  2. Set DNS

    1. Settings › Network & internet › Wi-Fi › Hardware properties › DNS server assignment › Edit: 1.1.1.1 and 8.8.8.8.

  3. Disable VPNs and proxies

    1. Settings › Network & internet › Proxy: turn off proxies you don't use; disconnect VPN clients.

  4. Reset the network

    1. Settings › Network & internet › Advanced network settings › Network reset, then restart.

  5. Update the driver

    1. Device Manager › Network adapters › your Wi-Fi adapter › Update driver.

  6. On a Mac, the equivalent

    1. macOS shows “No internet connection” under the network in Wi-Fi settings; renew the DHCP lease and change DNS in the network's Details.

Still not working?

If every device shows no internet, call the ISP. If only this PC does after a network reset, the Wi-Fi adapter or its driver is the likely cause.

See it in the app

On a Mac, LightAtom's connections view shows whether any app gets out once you're connected.

Frequently asked questions

What does “No Internet, Secured” mean?

Windows is connected to a secured (password-protected) Wi-Fi network but its connectivity check can't reach the internet.

Is “No Internet, Secured” a router problem?

Often. If other devices also fail, restart the router and check its connection to the ISP. If only the PC fails, renew its IP and reset its network.

What is the Mac version of this message?

macOS shows “No internet connection” under the network in Wi-Fi settings. See the Wi-Fi connected but no internet guide.

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