Ever since connecting my new Samsung smart tv to wifi I am having trouble connecting my laptop now. Does anyone know why?

[CarolynO]

Smart TV and laptop connection to Wi-Fi

 

[Laptop_Nerd]

Hi,

The TV should affect the wifi signal of any other device at home because your wireless router should handle multiple connects to it unless it a special router that limits number of devices that can connect to it. Please do try these troubleshooting steps that may help.
- First is to uninstall/reinstall the Wifi adapter of the laptop.
- Go to Device Manager and uninstall the Wifi adapter.
- Reboot the laptop and it should reinstall the driver automatically upon reboot.
- After the reboot do test the laptop again and see if it will connect to your wireless network with no problem.
- If the same problem will persist, do a power cycle with the wireless router.
- Turn off the router and unplug it from the wall outlet for couple of seconds. Power it back on then wait until the lights are on the router then try reconnecting.
- If all these will not work do contact your ISP first and report them this incident about your laptop getting kicked off your wireless network when your TV is connected.

 

[CarolynO]

Hi,

The TV should affect the wifi signal of any other device at home because your wireless router should handle multiple connects to it unless it a special router that limits number of devices that can connect to it. Please do try these troubleshooting steps that may help.
- First is to uninstall/reinstall the Wifi adapter of the laptop.
- Go to Device Manager and uninstall the Wifi adapter.
- Reboot the laptop and it should reinstall the driver automatically upon reboot.
- After the reboot do test the laptop again and see if it will connect to your wireless network with no problem.
- If the same problem will persist, do a power cycle with the wireless router.
- Turn off the router and unplug it from the wall outlet for couple of seconds. Power it back on then wait until the lights are on the router then try reconnecting.
- If all these will not work do contact your ISP first and report them this incident about your laptop getting kicked off your wireless network when your TV is connected.

 

[CarolynO]

Thanks! I will try everything you suggested. Much appreciated !