Windows 10: WLAN Extensibility Module has stopped, home network drops out after ~30secs since...

Problem started earlier when Sky went down for 2 hrs, could not reconnect to my home network after it came back online. This problem only occurs on windows 10 for this computer - my laptop isn't affected, nor is my phone, nor is this computer when I dual-boot into ubuntu. I can however use a mobile hotspot on this computer.It'll connect for about 30 seconds to a few minutes, before dropping the connection and giving "unable to connect to this network" whenever I try to reconnect. This occurs on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, and throws the "WLAN Extensibility Module has stopped" event in event vi

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WLAN Extensibility Module has stopped on Windows 11

I am running Windows 11 and can't get the wireless adapter to stay enabled. When enabled, it instantly changes back to disabled. Main message is WLAN Extensibility Module has stopped.

The adapter is Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6 AX200 160MHz. On this Dell laptop, the built in wired network adapter works, and I can connect a Cisco USB network adapter that works as well.

This issue in new in the last week.

Jeff

 

WLAN Extensibility Module has stopped on Windows 11

Hi, Jeff Cleath.



Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for sharing your concern with us today.

I understand that your WLAN Extensibility Module has stopped. We are here to help on this issue. Try the following steps please:



STEP ONE: You can check on the official website of Intel to find driver that adapt to Windows 11. Update driver, restart your device and check on the issue.



STEP TWO: If the issue occurred after the update, you can Press WIN+I, go Settings>Windows Update>Update History>Uninstall Update, to uninstall the latest update, restart your device and check on the issue.



I hope the information provided is useful for you. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our support.



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Wifi error. Error: WLAN Extensibility Module has failed to start

Hello Calum,

We appreciate you for the detailed information you have provided. Let me assist you.

As an initial recommendation, I suggest you to follow these steps to run the Windows in built troubleshooter. This is a diagnostic which helps to identify any potential driver related issues present in your PC.

a) Write Troubleshooting in the search box and hit enter.

b) Click on Troubleshooting
tab.

c) Click on view all option on the upper left corner.

d) Select the Hardware and Device
option from the list.

e) Click Next to run the Hardware and Device
Troubleshooter.

Now, refer to the below methods and check if it helps to resolve the issue.

Method 1

Disable the Wireless Network Connection, and then enable the Wireless Network Connection.

Method 2

Restart the WLAN AutoConfig service (Wlansvc) and ensure that the status of the service is set to Automatic.

To restart the WLAN AutoConfig service, refer to these steps.

• Press Windows and R keys together
• Type services.msc and press enter.
• In the details pane, under Name, navigate to WLAN AutoConfig.
• Right-click WLAN AutoConfig, click Properties, and on the
  General tab, in Startup type, select Automatic, and then click
  Start.
• Click OK.

Method 3

If the issue still continues, you can uninstall and reinstall the Wireless Network device, this might fix the issue.

• Press Windows key and X key together.
• Select “device manager”.
• Locate and expand “Network adapter”
• Right-click on the “Wireless Network device" and click on
  uninstall.

You can download and update the latest Wireless Network device by downloading from the device manufacturer’s website.

Write to us with the updated status of the issue for us to be able to assist you further.

Thank you.