DeepSeek PC: what to do on the offline banner (2026)
If the offline banner appears, test a normal website first.
Sign out and back in only after the network is stable.
Avoid stacking retries in three windows at once.
Keep a short checklist for flaky cafe Wi-Fi.
Change one variable at a time to see what fixed it.
On managed devices, rule out policy blocks first.
Save a short checklist after it works.
Export or screenshot the working setup for reinstalls.
Retry on phone hotspot to separate Wi-Fi from app faults.