Wi-Fi Keeps Dropping Connection
Learn how to troubleshoot and fix your Wi-Fi connection issues with simple steps in order to prevent dropping connections in the future.
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Steps:
For Windows 10/11:
Restart Wi-Fi Adapter:
- Open
Settings > Network & Internet > Status
. - Click
Change adapter options
, right-click your Wi-Fi adapter, and selectDisable
. Re-enable after a few seconds.
Update Driver Software:
- Open
Device Manager
from the Start menu. - Expand
Network adapters
, right-click your Wi-Fi adapter, and selectUpdate driver
.
Reset Network Settings:
- Go to
Settings > Network & Internet > Status > Network reset
. - Restart your computer after the reset.
For macOS:
Restart Wi-Fi Adapter:
- Turn Wi-Fi off from the menu bar, wait 10 seconds, and turn it back on.
Renew DHCP Lease:
- Go to
System Preferences > Network > Wi-Fi > Advanced
. - Select your network and click
Renew DHCP Lease
.
Reset Network Configuration:
- Delete
Wi-Fi
fromSystem Preferences > Network
, then re-add it by clicking the+
button.