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WiFi Keeps Disconnecting? How to Fix on Windows

WiFi keeps disconnecting on Windows? See causes and solutions: power management, driver, WiFi channel and more.

WiFi Keeps Dropping — Why and How to Fix

WiFi that disconnects constantly is frustrating. The main causes are:

1. Disable WiFi Power Management

Windows may turn off WiFi to save power:

  • Device Manager → Network adapters
  • Right-click WiFi adapter → Properties
  • Power Management tab → uncheck "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power"

    • 2. Update WiFi Driver

    Outdated driver is a frequent cause:

  • Device Manager → Network adapters
  • Right-click → Update driver
  • If that doesn't work, uninstall and reinstall

    • 3. Forget and Reconnect Network

  • Settings → Network → Wi-Fi → Manage known networks
  • Click the network → Forget
  • Reconnect by entering the password

    • 4. Change Router Channel

    Congested channels cause instability:

  • Access your router interface (usually 192.168.1.1)
  • Change WiFi channel to less congested one (1, 6, or 11 for 2.4GHz)

    • 5. Disable IPv6 Protocol

    In some cases, IPv6 causes conflicts:

  • Adapter properties → uncheck Internet Protocol Version 6

    • 6. Full Network Reset

    If nothing else works:

  • Settings → Network → Advanced network settings → Network reset

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    WiFi drops only on my laptop, phone works fine?
    The problem is your laptop's WiFi adapter. Disable power management and update the driver. Resolve AI diagnoses this automatically.
    5GHz WiFi drops more than 2.4GHz?
    5GHz has shorter range. If you're far from the router, signal may be weak. Try 2.4GHz or move closer to the router.

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