The Wi-Fi adapter is an essential component that allows your computer to connect to a network. Sometimes temporary glitches can prevent Windows from detecting a nearby network. Having said that, we will explain how to disable and enable the Wi-Fi adapter in Windows.
Windows: How to Disable and Enable Wi-Fi Adapter
In most cases, disabling and re-enabling the Wi-Fi adapter will resolve any temporary issues.
So use the key combination Win + R. Then type Control and press Enter.
Now in the new window go to Network and Internet and then to Network and Sharing Center.
Then click on the link and choose Disable.
Then just click on Activate again.
Windows 11 comes equipped with several apps that can help resolve common system-level issues. You can use them to fix connectivity issues.
Once you are in the settings, start by typing resolution and choose the option to resolve other problems.
In the new window and in front of Internet connections choose execute and check if the problem is solved.
Extra Tip: Delete the Wireless Profile
If Windows 11 doesn’t show one of your saved networks even when it’s in range, it’s likely that the wireless profile for that network is corrupted. To solve the problem we will delete the profile.
Open Windows search and type command prompt. On the right side choose Run as administrator.
Now run the following command to remove the wireless profile.
netsh wlan delete profile name =NetworkName
However replace NetworkName with the name of your network.
Check if the problem is resolved.
Extra Dice: Update or reinstall Network drivers
This can also be one of the causes of network problems.
So open the device manager.
Then open the network cards and then right-click on the driver you want to update and choose the Update Driver option.
However, with these tips it is very likely that the problem will be solved.
