Updated: March 22, 2023
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I am unable to connect with wifion my computer

I just got Spectrum and was told that I have to let Dell walk me thru thru th seup

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Nice to meet you, *****!

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I was told by Spectrum that I would have to have Dell walk me thru this process

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thank you

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So is your router connected and working?

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the router is connected and working on my cell phone, but not with my computer

Good.
Open Wi-Fi option on your PC.

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where do I go to open WiFi on my PC?

In the bottom right corner you should see Earth icon or Wi-Fi icon.

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I only see network internet

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Okay.
Do you see Type here to search in the left bottom corner?

Customer Replay

yes

Type Wi-Fi there.
Choose Wi-Fi settings

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I have it up

Good.
Is it turned on?

Customer Replay

no

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Turn it on now.

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I am only getting what version of window am I looking for

Okay.
Do you see window like this?

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I have it open

Do you see the trigger at the top of the screen?
Right under the words Wi-Fi?

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I am seeing WiFi on TP Lin 9CBO

Is it on on your PC?
Like on this photo.

Customer Replay

yes I think, what photo are you speak

The one I send you.
TPLink 9CBO is on the photo.
Not on your PC

Customer Replay

yes

I need you to turn on Wi-Fi on your Dell.

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It's on

Good.
Do you see Show available networks?
Text in blue under the trigger.
On your Dell.

Customer Replay

yes

Click on it.
The list will appear on your screen.
Find the name of your Wi-Fi.

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It is showing network and inte

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Here, do you see something like this?
Do you have it when you click on blue text Show available networks?

Customer Replay

It is showing Tp-Link 9CBO Connected Secured,but nothin else

Okay.
If your Wi-Fi is turned on and you are connected to any network, then it is working.

Customer Replay

thank you

Can you try to use internet?

Customer Replay

Yes

Let me know if it is working.

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