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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
So is your router connected and working?
the router is connected and working on my cell phone, but not with my computer
Good.
Open Wi-Fi option on your PC.
where do I go to open WiFi on my PC?
In the bottom right corner you should see Earth icon or Wi-Fi icon.
I only see network internet
Okay.
Do you see Type here to search in the left bottom corner?
yes
Type Wi-Fi there.
Choose Wi-Fi settings
I have it up
Good.
Is it turned on?
no
Turn it on now.
I am only getting what version of window am I looking for
Okay.
Do you see window like this?
I have it open
Do you see the trigger at the top of the screen?
Right under the words Wi-Fi?
I am seeing WiFi on TP Lin 9CBO
Is it on on your PC?
Like on this photo.
yes I think, what photo are you speak
The one I send you.
TPLink 9CBO is on the photo.
Not on your PC
yes
I need you to turn on Wi-Fi on your Dell.
It's on
Good.
Do you see Show available networks?
Text in blue under the trigger.
On your Dell.
yes
Click on it.
The list will appear on your screen.
Find the name of your Wi-Fi.
It is showing network and inte
Here, do you see something like this?
Do you have it when you click on blue text Show available networks?
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.
thank you
Can you try to use internet?
Yes
Let me know if it is working.
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