Windows 10: (WiFi) Device does not exist

Discus and support (WiFi) Device does not exist in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hi. Recently, I've been having a problem while connecting to a WiFi network. Sometimes, after pressing connect, the network button in the taskbar would... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by ajay123, Dec 11, 2018.

  1. ajay123 Win User

    (WiFi) Device does not exist


    Hi. Recently, I've been having a problem while connecting to a WiFi network. Sometimes, after pressing connect, the network button in the taskbar would suddenly have a red X-mark on it and the options for turning off/on WiFi and mobile hotspot would disappear, along with a list of networks I can connect to. If I check Device Manager for the driver status, it would say that there are problems with the driver and that the device does not exist.
    I was able to fix this by uninstalling the WLAN driver and restarting but the problem keeps coming back. Sometimes after a few minutes, a few hours or even after a few days. I am not sure what is wrong so maybe someone else encountered the same problem as mine and if there is a permanent fix, it would be really appreciated.
    I have a Windows 10 Home ver. 1803 with KB4023057 update as the latest installed.

    :)
     
    ajay123, Dec 11, 2018
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  2. sammy Win User

    Suggest Portable small WiFi Storage device with Maximum WiFi range

    Hi Guys,

    Would you please suggest Portable small WiFi Storage device with Maximum WiFi range ?

    The smallest I know is this


    (WiFi) Device does not exist sandisk-wifi-pendrive-jpg.jpg


    Is there anything better than this which has maximum Wifi range? For example can it play movie from 30 meter distance ? From other room ?

    Thanks.
     
    sammy, Dec 11, 2018
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  3. wifi device is missing some time

    Good day,

    Refs above mail, please be inform that i have already took the following steps, to fix the same. but nothing works.

    • updated device manager.
    • Release and refresh from command option.
    strange is that, when the issue occurs. following things observed.

    • wifi driver is vanish from device manager.
    • wifi laptop on/off switch light become orange means no wifi. but if i press the same button i use to see on desktop flight on and off.
    • when i used command (prompt) i saw there was only Ethernet data came. nothing related to wifi.
    • in network connection wifi option is not available. only Ethernet option.

    So please look in the above matter and do the needful.

    thanks

    brgds

    Gyan
     
    Gyan chandraYadav, Dec 11, 2018
    #3
  4. (WiFi) Device does not exist

    Qualcomm Atheros Wifi Lagg.

    Hello Luke,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    I understand the inconvenience you are facing in Windows. We will help you.

    • Have you installed any drivers for the WiFi card?
    Try updating the drivers and check if the issue persists.

    I suggest you to follow the steps below to update the Wifi drivers.

    • Press Windows + X key on the keyboard.
    • Select the device manager.
    • Right-click your Wireless/Wi-Fi devices.
    • Click Update Driver Software and then follow the steps in the wizard that appears.
    • Restart the machine and check if the issue persists.
    Keep us posted to help you better.
     
    Sachin Venkatesh, Dec 11, 2018
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