Why does my Wi-Fi icon have an exclamation mark?

An exclamation point on the Wi-Fi icon indicates that the Wi-Fi connection has been made, but the Internet connection is being routed to another address. In this state, local connections may continue to function, such as printing and Data Sharing; however, you will not be able to send email.

How do I get rid of the exclamation mark on my Wi-Fi?

Open the Settings on your Android device and go to Wi-Fi. Locate and long-press the wireless network in question, and then tap Modify network. In the resulting pop-up, tap Advanced options, and then select Static from the IP settings drop-down (Figure A).

What is the 6 next to WiFi symbol?

The 6 designation is numerical — it’s the 6th generation of Wi-Fi. For the same token, tracking backward, we have 802.11ac as Wi-Fi 5, 802.11n as Wi-Fi 4, and so on. There will likely be Wi-Fi 7 in the future. The new naming convention goes back only to Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) because previous standards are largely obsolete.

Is my device WiFi 6 compatible?

Smartphones, laptops, tablets, and other devices with Wi-Fi 6 support are all still fairly rare. Apple’s iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max all support Wi-Fi 6. However, older iPhones do not include Wi-Fi 6. Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10 series, Galaxy S10 series, and Galaxy Fold support Wi-Fi 6.

Why wont my phone hook up to Wi-Fi?

If your Android phone won’t connect to Wi-Fi, you should first make sure that your phone isn’t on Airplane Mode, and that Wi-Fi is enabled on your phone. If your Android phone claims it’s connected to Wi-Fi but nothing will load, you can try forgetting the Wi-Fi network and then connecting to it again.

How do I fix network connection but no Internet access?

Troubleshooting routers and modems

Test your Wi-Fi on different devices.
Restart your modem and router.
Try a different Ethernet cable.
See who’s using your Wi-Fi.
Upgrade your equipment.
Call your internet service provider.
Reset your router to default settings.

Why does my Wi-Fi icon have an exclamation mark? An exclamation point on the Wi-Fi icon indicates that the Wi-Fi connection has been made, but the Internet connection is being routed to another address. In this state, local connections may continue to function, such as printing and Data Sharing; however, you will not be able…