You are out of range or using a network that requires a secondary login page (captive portal), which OOBE cannot always handle. How to Use the aka.ms/networksetup Guidance
Click that, followed by to create a local username and password. 3. Pro-Specific "Domain Join" Path
If no networks appear, you can load drivers from a USB drive without restarting the installation: aka.ms networksetup windows 11 pro
A physical Wi-Fi switch on your laptop might be turned off.
The Windows 11 installation image doesn't include the specific "inbox" driver for your Wi-Fi or Ethernet card. You are out of range or using a
During a clean installation or initial setup of Windows 11 Pro, Microsoft requires an internet connection to finish configuration and sign in with a Microsoft account. If your device doesn't see any Wi-Fi networks, it's usually because:
Type explorer and press to open File Explorer, then navigate to your USB drive and run the driver installer. 2. The "Bypass" Method for Local Accounts Pro-Specific "Domain Join" Path If no networks appear,
At the "Let's connect you to a network" screen, press (or Shift + Fn + F10 on some laptops). In the black command window, type exactly: OOBE\BYPASSNRO . Press Enter . Your PC will automatically restart.
On another PC, download the Wi-Fi drivers from your manufacturer’s website (e.g., Intel or HP ). Extract the driver files to a USB flash drive.
If you want to set up Windows 11 Pro with a local account or simply don't have internet access available, you can use a well-known workaround: