How To Troubleshoot Wi-Fi Connection Issues On Windows 11?

To troubleshoot Wi-Fi connection issues on Windows 11, follow these steps based on information from the provided sources:

1. Run the Network Troubleshooter:

   • Press Windows + I to open Settings.
   • Navigate to System -> Network & Internet.
   • Choose Status, then under 'Change your network settings', click Network troubleshooter. Let the troubleshooter diagnose and attempt to resolve the issue.

2. Check Basic Requirements:

   • Ensure Wi-Fi is enabled on your device (Start > Settings > Network & internet).
   • Confirm that your router and modem are powered on and functioning normally.
   • Verify that your Wi-Fi password is entered correctly.

3. Restart Devices:

   • Restart your modem and router.
   • Disconnect and reconnect to your Wi-Fi network.

4. Update Drivers:

   • Use Device Manager to verify and potentially update your Wi-Fi adapter driver:
     • Right-click the Start icon and choose Device Manager.
     • Locate and expand Network adapters.
     • Find your Wi-Fi adapter, right-click, and select Properties.
       • Go to the Driver tab and check if an update is needed.
         • If necessary, uninstall the current driver and reboot your machine to allow Windows to reinstall the driver automatically.
         • Alternatively, visit the PC manufacturer's website or the adapter vendor's support pages to download the latest driver.

5. Reset Network Settings:

   • Open Settings via Start > Settings > Network & internet > Advanced network settings.
   • Scroll down to More actions and click Network reset.
   • Follow the onscreen instructions to perform a network reset.

6. Discard Cache and Flush DNS:

   • Type cmd in the search bar, then right-click Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator.
   • In the command line interface, enter the following commands, pressing Enter after each:

   ipconfig /release
   ipconfig /renew
   netsh winsock reset
   netsh int ipv4 reset
   exit
   

7. Uninstall Recent Updates:

   • If none of the above steps helped, consider checking for recent Windows updates which might have caused conflicts.
   • Open `Settings > Windows Update > Advanced Options > View update history.
   • Look for recent updates and uninstall those that were installed around the time the issue began.

Remember to restart your computer after applying changes.