If you are not able to receive or send emails, stream music, or browse the web, then the chances are you are not connected to your network and experiencing some wireless adapter issue on your Windows 10 or 11. This is one of the common issues and it happens with many other Windows 10 and 11 users.
There could be multiple reasons while you are experiencing such issues on Windows 10 & 11 that include:
– Poor internet connection
– Hardware and driver-related issues
– Network configuration
– Interfering with other wireless devices
In this guide, we will show you how you can fix the wireless adapter issue on Windows 10 & 11 with some straightforward steps.
Fix Wireless Adapter Issue on Windows 10 & 11
Well, before moving to the following guide, make sure your internet connection is working fine. Try disconnecting your modem/router and then connecting it back after a minute. You can also try switching your connection from WiFi to wired. In some cases, a wired connection can help to resolve the wireless adapter issue in your Windows 10 or 11. Once done, check if the issue persists. If yes, try the following steps to get rid of the wireless adapter issue on Windows 10 & 11.
1. Update the Network Adapter Driver
The first solution to fix the wireless adapter issue is to update your network adapter driver. For this:
– Open up Device Manager >> Expand Network adapters >> Then right-click on your wireless adapter and select the Update driver option
– Once done, restart your system and check if the wireless adapter issue is resolved
2. Make Sure Wireless Adapter is Enabled
If your wireless adapter setting is disabled, you might face an issue with the wireless adapter on Windows 10 & 11. So, make sure to enable it. To do this:
Go to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center
– Click Change adapter settings and you can see your adapter
– If your wireless adapter is disabled, right-click on it and choose Enable
3. Renew IP
When you release and renew your IP, you refresh your particular device’s IP address and rebuild local communication with the modem/router. So, in this method, we will renew IP. To do that:
– Open up the Command Prompt screen and then type in the following commands:
· netsh winsock reset
· netsh int ip reset
· ipconfig /release
· ipconfig /renew
· ipconfig /flushdns
At last, reboot your PC and check if the wireless adapter issue is resolved.
4. Resetting Network Settings
If you are still experiencing wireless adapter issues on your Windows 10 or 11, then try resetting your network settings and check if that makes any difference. For this:
For Windows 10: Go to Settings >> Network and Internet >> Network Reset under Advanced network settings >> and click on Reset now button
For Windows 11: Go to Start menu >> Settings >> Network and internet >> Advanced network settings >> Network reset >> Click on Yes and then restart your system that will help to fix the issue.
That’s everything we have covered in this guide to fix wireless adapter issues on Windows 10 and 11.
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