Problem with WI-Fi dongle connecting to router shown as installed but disconnected.

[lcyber]

I have fitted a wi-fi dongle REALTEK USB Wireless LAN utility version 700.1694.1130.205 it installed ok but is shown on taskbar as disconnected ,I can't find how to connect it.I believe it needs some sort of security to stop neighbours from accessing it which might be the reason.

[lufbra]

Did it come with instructions? Have you tried searching Realtek web pages for solutions, maybe a FAQ list?

[lcyber]

I tried to contact them but their site is in Chinese and on translating the" page cant be found"I am trying to find the manual which was downloaded but can't see where it is on laptop. On first seeing the manual i t seemed to me to be mind bogling.Can't seem t find where the manual was downloaded to

[lcyber]

Just found the manual but don,t know where to start ,I got as far as downloaded but when I saw the Disconnected sign I got stuck

These are the manual options
Driver Installation……………………………………………………………………….4 2.2 Connect to Wireless Access Point……………………………………………….7 2.2.1 Using Client Utility……………………………………………………………………7 2.2.2 Using Windows Zero Configuration………………………………………….12 CHAPTER 3: Client Utility………………………………………………..16 3.1 Connection Profile Management………………………………………………….16 3.1.1 Add a new profile……………………………………………………………………..17 3.1.2 Remove an existing profile……………………………………………………….19 3.1.3 Edit an existing profile………………………………………………………………20 3.1.4 Make a copy of existing profile………………………………………………..21 3.1.5 Set as default profile………………………………………………………………..21 3.2 View Network Statistics, General Information, and Status……….22 3.2.1 General Information………………………………………………………………….22 3.2.2 Status………………………………………………………………………………………..23 3.2.3 View Network Statistics…………………………………………………………….23 3.3 Miscellaneous Settings………………………………………………………………….24 3.4 Establish secure connection with AP by WPS……………………………….25 3.4.1 PIN Code…………………………………………………………………………………….27 3.4.2 Push Button………………………………………………………………………………..28 CHAPTER 4 Soft AP Function…………………………………………….29 4.1 Switch to AP Mode and Station Mode…………………………………………..29 4.1.1 Configure SSID and Channel…………………………………………………….31 4.1.2 Setup Soft-AP Security……………………………………………………………..32 4.2 Advanced Settings………………………………………………………………………..33 4.3 Wireless Statistics………………………………………………………………………….34 4.4 Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)……………………………………………….35 CHAPTER 5: Troubleshooting…………………………

[SpywareDr]

How to turn on WiFi in Windows 10

[Ned Seagoon]

Have you installed the driver software?


The usual way of installing devices that do not have the driver included as part of Windows 10 is:-
Leave the dongle out.
Download the driver software.
Install the driver software.
Plug the dongle in.
Wait for the dongle to find the installed driver.


Now yours may be the same, but you are going to have to read the instructions for anything that is different.

[lcyber]

Thanks i'ts now working

[SpywareDr]

Excellent news!