Why is Windows 10 dropping Wi-Fi?

There are a lot of reasons why Windows 10 is dropping Wi-Fi connection, but we will highlight the most important:

Router issues – If Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting and reconnecting, that’s a sign that your router has hardware problems or it’s not configured properly. Try to restart your router and reconfigure it with the instructions from your ISP. The adapter is malfunctioning – Like any hardware component on your PC, the wireless adapter may be damaged or malfunctioning. Some of the solutions below will help you with this problem. The adapter is disconnected to conserve power – If you have this issue on a laptop running out of battery, the system may be disconnecting the Wi-Fi to save power.

Now that we know why Windows 10 is dropping the Wi-Fi connection, let’s try to fix this issue.

What can I do if Windows 10 is dropping Wi-Fi?

Before getting into more complicated tweaks, let’s perform a few basic steps to fix or circumvent the problem:

Restart your PC and see if that changes the situation. Make sure you are close to the Wi-Fi hotspot and that there are no major obstructions in the way. Try to install the latest firmware for your router. The highlighted link will bring you to our complete guide on how to perform that action. If possible, switch to a wired connection until you fix the Wi-Fi issue using the solutions below.

If the problem persists, let’s perform the solutions below, one by one.

1. Run the Windows Network troubleshooter

The troubleshooters will scan your computer and will provide you with fixes if it finds anything wrong.

2. Update, uninstall, or roll back the network adapter driver

2.1 Update or uninstall the driver

Updating your drivers is one of the most common solutions for almost any Windows-related problem, especially if you’re using Windows 10, because it’s still not compatible with a lot of drivers and other software. You might also receive an update for your wireless drivers through Windows Update, because Microsoft is releasing new updates to its users every day, so just in case, check for Windows Updates once again.

2.2 Roll back the network driver

If Windows 10 starts dropping the Wi-Fi connection after an update, you may also roll back the previous driver as shown in the solution above. We also recommend a third-party tool to automatically and safely download all the up-to-date drivers for your PC. Not only will it save you a lot of time, but it will find the perfect driver version for your hardware. This eliminates the risk of permanent damage caused by a faulty driver. The tool we suggest you try can also fix any damaged or missing drivers on your device. You can set it up to run in the background and regularly update your drivers whenever necessary. ⇒ Get DriverFix

3. Set your router to a specific channel

3.1 Find your Wi-Fi network channel

3.2 Change the channel in the router settings

4. Reset the DHCP server settings

If your wireless connection connects, then disconnects, and connects again only for a few seconds, maybe your PC is trying to find an IP address, and DHCP server is not cooperating properly. The solution above helps you reset the network settings and fixes this problem.

5. Reset your router to factory defaults

If none of the previous solutions worked for you, try to reset your router to factory defaults. You can reset your router by pressing a miniature button on the back. But since this button is placed in the little hole, you’ll have to use some pin (like a toothpick or the end of a paper clip) to press the button. Hold it down for 10 seconds, and your router will reset. After you reset your router, you’ll have to re-configure its settings and set a new password.

6. Change your Power Management settings

If you allowed your computer to turn off your Wi-Fi device in order to save power, this may explain why you’re having intermittent Wi-Fi connection issues.

7. Reset WLAN AutoConfig

There you go! We hope that at least one of these solutions solved your problem and that now, the Wi-Fi connection doesn’t drop on your Windows 10 device. We also recommend consulting our complete guide on what to do if your PC can’t find a Wi-Fi hotspot. Let us know if you’re still experiencing Wi-Fi issues or have any other suggestions on how to fix the issue.

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