Wifi issues are one of the most frustrating issues you can come across. Wifi issues mainly occur because of software problems. The chances of a hardware issue are minimal. Since modern computing and daily tasks rely on the internet, being cut off from the wifi halts productivity. This article mentions easy ways to resolve wifi issues on windows 8,9,10 and 11.
Check the basics
- Make sure the wifi is turned on. If the wifi is turned on, ensure the airplane mode is turned off.
- Keep the device close to the access point or router. If the network name is not visible, it should be manually added.
- Restart your modem and router. Unplug the power cable and wait for 30 seconds before restarting. Some modems and routers have inbuilt batteries. Remove the battery and put them in again. Please wait until the router’s indicator lights reach their original state.
- Check if the problem is with your modem or internet service provider. Go to the start button and the command prompt by typing cmd or pressing the windows key + R. Type Ipconfig and click enter. Note down the IP address after the default gateway. At the prompt, type ping <default gateway>. If the ping is successful and you can’t connect to your internet, there might be a problem with the ISP or your modem.
Windows Troubleshooting tool
Windows is inbuilt with an internet troubleshooting tool. To use it on windows 11, Open settings->system->Troubleshoot. Click other troubleshooters and select internet connections. Click “Run” to detect the network problems.
Run the network troubleshooter
Windows is in-built with network troubleshooting. To run the network troubleshooter:
- Go to settings->system->troubleshoot->other troubleshooters->network adapter.
- Click “Run” to run the network troubleshooter.
- Follow the instructions in the troubleshooter.
- Restart your modem and router.
Reinstall network drivers
Sometimes, network drivers might be the reason for wifi issues on windows 8,9,10 and 11. Updating or installing the network drivers may solve the wifi issue. Once the network drivers are uninstalled, it re-installs automatically when the device is restarted. Go to the device manager through search or press Ctrl+x to open the device manager. Select Uninstall device or update driver. Restart the laptop once the changes are made.
To do it manually, double-click on it and upload the .exe file to install the driver on your laptop. Suppose you have individual files (with a .inf or a .sys file). Double-click and click update drivers. Choose “browse my computer for driver software .”Select the downloaded file and click ok.
Reset network connection settings
If the windows troubleshooter or reinstalling the network drivers doesn’t work, try resetting the network connecting settings. Press the Windows key + R and type cmd to open the command prompt. Alternatively, you can use the search box to open the command prompt.
- Type netsh winsock reset and enter. This command resets the network settings to default.
- Enter the command netsh int ip reset and press enter. TCP/IP will reset to its default settings.
- Press enter after entering ipconfig/release – This sends a command to the DHCP server to release the IP address.
- Type the command “ipconfig/renew” and press Enter. This command requests a new IP address.
- Press enter after typing ipconfig /flushdns. The command clears DNS records from your cache.
Disable and enable network settings
- Go to the control panel->Network and internet->Network connections.
- Select wifi. Right-click and select Disable.
- Once disabled, right-click and select Enable.
The wifi connection in windows 11 keeps dropping.
If windows frequently lose the wifi connection without warning (if you are sure there are no issues on the router), the power management settings on your network adapter are to be blamed. You need to alter the settings that allow windows to turn off the adapter to save power.
- Go to the start menu or press the Windows key + X to open the device manager.
- Select network adapters and expand the list.
- Right-click on the network adapter and go to properties.
- Go to the power management tab.
- Unmark the checkbox next to Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.
Forget network and connect again
- Go to settings-> Network and Internet.
- Select wifi
- Tick “Select automatically when in range.”
- Select “manage known networks.”
- Select your wifi which has a problem, and click forget.
- Eventually, try connecting to the wifi again with your password.
Reset network settings
You need to reset the network settings in windows 11 if nothing seems to be working. The outdated configurations, policies, and the cache will be flushed and renewed using this manner. It is the easy way to resolve wifi issues on windows 8.9,10, and 11.
- Go to settings or press windows + I to open the network and internet settings.
- Click on “advanced network settings.”
- Select Network reset and click reset now.
