How To Fix Unstable WiFi Connection In Windows 10?

WiFi connection is one of the most important things for users, especially for laptop and tablet. There's nothing more annoying than a poor WiFi connection. But you know, not every WiFi connections in Windows 10 are good. You early like it but later find there are lots of problems with it, such as WiFi connection stops working, WiFi connection keeps getting disconnected or WiFi connected with limited or no Internet access.

In today’s modern world, much of our daily functions and transactions are fueled by the internet. While other gadgets use a LAN cable to connect directly, some use Wi-Fi. Imagine how your daily activities will be interrupted should your Wi-Fi connectivity fail. Here are a few solutions on how to fix your Wi-Fi on Windows 10.

WiFi Appears to be Connected but You Can’t Access the Internet

There are instances wherein Windows 10 shows that you are connected to the internet albeit you cannot use the internet. Usually, this is just caused by a malfunction in the TCP/IP stack, DNS client resolver cache, or the IP address.

If this happens, what you should do first is to try initiating the Window’s troubleshooting tool. Simply go to Settings, Update and Security, Troubleshoot and then to Internet Connections.

If the solution above fails to solve the issue, try opening the Command Prompt, and input the following. You must press the Enter key after each one.

• netshwinsock reset
• ipconfig /release
• netsh int ip reset
• ipconfig /renew
• ipconfig /flushdns

Close the command prompt and try connecting to the internet again.

Windows 10 Cannot Connect to a Network

When there is a minor issue on your gadget, a common first aid is to reboot it. This is also applicable to Windows not being able to connect to a certain network. The simplest and most effective way to fix this is to forget the network and try connecting to it again. To do this:

1. Right-click the Network icon on the lower right of your desktop.
2. Choose Open Network & Internet Settings.
3. After a window appears on the left sidebar, click the WiFi option.
4. Select Manage known networks and you should be able to see a list of all the networks you have previously connected to.
5. Choose the network that you are having trouble with and then click Forget. Try reconnecting to that network again and see if it fixes the issue.
   

Windows 10 Driver Issues

Sometimes, your Wi-Fi connectivity may be affected by a driver issue. When this happens, you can either update your driver or revert to a previous version. To update your driver version, follow these steps.

1. First, right-click on the Start menu.
2. Find and choose Device Manager.
3. Locate the drop-down menu button below Network Adapters.
4. Select your adapter by right-clicking on it and choose Properties.
5. On the Driver tab, select Update Driver.
6. If you wish to revert to a previous version, select the Roll Back Driver option on the Driver tab.
   

Windows 10 Sometimes Disconnects from the WiFi Connection

Have you ever tried surfing the net, or streaming a YouTube video when suddenly the webpage starts to load, and you find out that you’ve dropped out of the Wi-Fi? The root of that issue may be because Windows 10 has permission to turn off the connection to save power. Here are the steps to fix that issue.

1. Right-click on the Start menu and you will see the Device Manager option. Click on it.
2. Expand the list below Network Adapters.
3. Once you locate your network adapter, right-click on it.
4. Choose Properties.
5. Click on the tab of Power Management and locate the option that lets you allow your computer to turn off the device to save power.
   
6. Uncheck the checkbox beside it.

Now try the connection and see if the issue persists.

Summary: Fix unstable WiFi connection in Windows 10

• Disable Power Management for Network Adapter
• Run Windows Network Troubleshooter
• Change WiFi Channel
• Modify Power Management Options for Wireless Adapters
• Update Drivers

Conclusion

Internet connectivity is essential in our day to day lives. However, there are various reasons and factors affecting Wi-Fi connectivity in Windows 10. These are the most common issues, and we hope that those fixes mentioned above helped your case.