Xbox One is not finding Wi-Fi? Here’s How to Fix it

Connect your console to the Wi-Fi and play games freely

by Milan Stanojevic
Milan Stanojevic
Milan Stanojevic
Windows & Software Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He's a PC enthusiast and he... read more
Updated on
Reviewed by Alex Serban
Alex Serban
Alex Serban
Windows Server & Networking Expert
After moving away from the corporate work-style, Alex has found rewards in a lifestyle of constant analysis, team coordination and pestering his colleagues. Holding an MCSA Windows Server... read more
Affiliate Disclosure
Xbox One doesn’t see Wi-Fi
XINSTALL BY CLICKING THE DOWNLOAD FILE
To fix various PC problems, we recommend DriverFix: This software will keep your drivers up and running, thus keeping you safe from common computer errors and hardware failure. Check all your drivers now in 3 easy steps:
  1. Download DriverFix (verified download file).
  2. Click Start Scan to find all problematic drivers.
  3. Click Update Drivers to get new versions and avoid system malfunctionings.
  • DriverFix has been downloaded by 0 readers this month.

Xbox One consoles use WiFi to connect to the Xbox Live service. This enables you to access features like online games and streaming videos. However, you cannot get such access when your Xbox One is not finding WiFi, as the connection has to work well for this to be enabled.

There are several reasons, mostly technical, why your Xbox One won’t find Wi-Fi or other internet connections around that you can use. These prevent access to a network and also to Xbox Live.

When there’s no connection or the connection is not visible, you may get an error on your console’s screen giving suggestions to resolve the issue.

However, if you’re stuck and need quick-fix solutions to resolve the problem, try the solutions below.

In this article

SOLVED:  Xbox One is not finding Wi-Fi

1. General troubleshooting

  • Check if you can see any other wireless networks
  • Check if your other devices can see your wireless network. This helps determine if the issue is with your wireless router. If you have a computer, phone, TV or other consoles for gaming, check if they can see your wireless network.
  • After every few seconds check if the network name (SSID) is broadcasted by your wireless router every few seconds. This lets other wireless devices discover the network. So if your router isn’t broadcasting the WiFi network name, it may not be seen.
  • If no other wireless devices can detect the WiFi, then your router is the problem, not your console. You can fix this by restarting the network hardware.

2. Check for interference with your signal

If the router broadcasts the SSID or network name, then the WiFi may be working properly, so you may want to check whether there’s something interfering so Xbox One is not picking up any Wi-Fi networks. In this case, do the following:

Disconnect third-party headsets as these can cause interference. They broadcast on the same frequency as the wireless router, so disconnect the power from the wireless headset and check if you can see the WiFi.

To do this:

  • Open the guide on Xbox
  • Select Settings.
  • Click All Settings.
  • Choose Network.
  • Tap Network settings.
  • Select Setup wireless network on the left panexbox Network settings
  • Check if your wireless network is listed under Which one’s yours? If it is listed, then it means some third party headsets are affecting the connection, especially if they have a transmitter (base station).

If it isn’t listed, check for any other wireless interference. This can be anything from electronic devices like microwave ovens, air conditioners, CRT televisions, wireless headsets, baby monitors, other wireless networks, cordless phones, and wireless speakers.

3. Power cycle your console and network hardware

To do this:

  • Unplug the power cable from the router, modem or gateway
  • Restart your console
  • Press Xbox button to open the guide
  • Select Settings
  • Click Restart console.
  • Then tap Yes to confirm and wait five minutes.
  • Plug in the router and wait for all of the lights to return
  • Plug in the rest of your hardware and check if you still experience the same connection issue.

4. Check to see if you can see your wireless network:

  1. Open the guide.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Open All Settings.
  4. Then choose Network.
  5. Select Network settings
  6. On the Network Settings screen, select Setup wireless network

5. Check that the router is specifying the correct SSID for Xbox One

Expert tip:

SPONSORED

Outdated drivers are the main reason for errors & system issues. If some of your files are missing or crashing, an automated solution like DriverFix can solve these problems in just a couple of clicks. And it's also lightweight on your system!

To do this:

  • Verify that the router is broadcasting the correct SSID
  • Configure the wireless settings on your Xbox console
  • Use the SSID that is broadcast by the router
  • Open the guide.
  • Select Settings.
  • Click All Settings.
  • Open Network.
  • Select Network settings
  • On the Network Settings screen, select Setup wireless network and check the SSID name.

6. Restore your router to factory defaults

When you do this, all of the router settings return to the way they were when you bought the router. To reset your router, follow these steps:

  • Check the back or bottom of the router for a button or small hole labeled “Reset.”
  • Press the button and hold for at least 10 to 30 seconds. When the lights on your router blink, the router has been reset.
  • Reconfigure the SSID and password of your wireless router.

Note: Restoring your router to factory defaults resets your SSID and deletes the current wireless password.

7. Reset your internet connection

  • Unplug the power cord from your modem.
  • Disconnect the Internet connection cable
  • Unplug the power cord from your router and wait 60 seconds
  • Connect the power cord and internet connection cable to the modem.
  • Once the modem lights are back to normal, connect the power cable to your router.
  • Wait 60 seconds and check if you are connected to the Internet.

Once your router is reset, check to see if you can see your wireless network by doing this:

  • Open guide
  • Select Settings.
  • Open All Settings.
  • Click Network.
  • Select Network settings
  • On the Network Settings screen, select Setup wireless network

8. Check if your firmware needs an upgrade

Router firmware that have older information may not work correctly. Manufacturers of these routers usually provide updates for performance improvement, security, connectivity, and stability. Updating your firmware can resolve issues with connections and slow performance.

Download and update then install them yourself, but ensure your computer is directly connected to the router via wired connection so as to upload the new firmware file directly to your router.

Once updated, use the steps below to check that your wireless network is working. If you still don’t see your wireless network, go to the next solution.

9. Get new network hardware

You may need to get new network hardware if Xbox is still not finding Wi-Fi connection issues because it may be an indicator that your router is incompatible with your console and with Xbox Live. Similarly, the router may be damaged or doesn’t work correctly. If it is incompatible or damaged, check with your hardware manufacturer.

Were you able to find a solution that works from the ones on this list? Let us know in the comments section below.

RELATED STORIES TO CHECK OUT:

This article covers:Topics: