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Start with the basics: restart both your router and the device you're trying to connect. Unplug the router for 30 seconds then plug it back in. On your device, forget the wifi network and reconnect fresh by entering the password again. This solves about 70% of wifi issues.
If that doesn't work, check whether other devices can connect to the same wifi. If they can, the problem is your specific device. On Windows open Device Manager and update your network adapter driver. On a phone go to Settings > Network and reset network settings.
Also check if you're connecting to the right band. Modern routers broadcast on 2.4GHz and 5GHz with similar names. The 5GHz band is faster but shorter range. Try the 2.4GHz network if you're far from the router.
If nothing works, try connecting to a mobile hotspot. If that works, the problem is definitely your router settings or ISP. Log into your router admin panel (usually 192.168.1.1) and check if your device's MAC address is blocked.
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