Windows 10: Laptop keeps disconnecting from Wi-Fi

My Acer Swift laptop keeps disconnecting from the WiFi ever since I updated it to Windows 11. I figured that it often happens when I unlock my iPhone. But it also often happens on random occasions. I often can't even click on "Wi-Fi" in settings, and the Wi-Fi button disappears in the tab in the right below corner of the screen. I already tried resetting the network. What can I do to fix this issue?

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Wi-Fi disconnect

Windows doesn't disconnect a properly working WiFi. Mine NEVER disconnects since the last time I restarted my computer. I suggest to check for near-by WiFi radios to see if your channel is too crowded or if all the channels are crowded, just switch to 5 GHz band like mine

 

AirPods Disconnecting WI-FI on Windows 10

Hi

Welcome to Microsoft community.

The issue you’re experiencing with your AirPods causing Wi-Fi to disconnect on your Windows 10 laptop is likely due to wireless interference or a problem with the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi coexistence settings on your laptop. Both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi devices operate on the 2.4GHz frequency and can sometimes interfere with each other.

Here are a few steps you can try to fix the problem:

1. Update Drivers:
   
   • Ensure that your Bluetooth and Wi-Fi drivers are up to date. You can download the latest drivers from the manufacturer's website or use the Windows Device Manager to update your drivers.
     
2. Change Wi-Fi Band:
   
   • If your router supports it, switch your Wi-Fi connection to the 5GHz band instead of 2.4GHz. This can reduce interference since Bluetooth uses the 2.4GHz frequency.
     
3. Disable Bluetooth Collaboration:
   
   • Some network adapters have a setting that helps with the coexistence of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Go to Device Manager, find your Wi-Fi adapter under the Network adapters section, and open Properties. Under the Advanced tab, look for 'Bluetooth Collaboration' or a similar setting and disable it.
     
4. Adjust Bluetooth Power Settings:
   
   • In Device Manager, under the Bluetooth adapter’s properties, in the Power Management tab, uncheck "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power."
     
5. Change Wi-Fi Adapter Settings:
   
   • Similarly, in the Wi-Fi adapter’s properties under the Advanced tab, you might find settings that can be adjusted to improve coexistence with Bluetooth devices, like changing the "Wireless Mode" to a setting that might be more compatible with Bluetooth enabled.
     
6. Check for System Updates:
   
   • Make sure your Windows 10 is up to date with the latest patches and updates as they can contain fixes for such issues.
     
7. Troubleshoot Hardware:
   
   • Try connecting your AirPods to another laptop to see if the problem persists. If it does, the issue may be with the AirPods themselves. Conversely, try connecting a different Bluetooth device to your laptop to see if it causes the same problem.
     

If none of these solutions work, it could be a deeper issue with the laptop's hardware or a unique compatibility issue between your specific model of AirPods and laptop. In such cases, you may need to contact the laptop's manufacturer or consider using a USB Bluetooth dongle as an alternative to the built-in Bluetooth adapter, which may help avoid the interference issue.

Best regards

Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

Wi-fi adapter keeps disconnecting

My laptop's Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapters #1 and #2 keep disconnecting at irregular frequency.

I get "Currently, this hardware device is not connected to the computer.", but after a restart or two, it works as it should.