Windows 10: 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 IntelR 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

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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.

 

WLAN stopped working for no apparent reason. Cannot get it working again.

Hi,

Thanks for replying to us with the status of your issue.

This might occur if the WLAN AutoConfic Service is not running in your system.

I suggest you to start WLAN AutoConfic Service manually and check if it helps.

Follow the below steps.

• 
  Login to your computer through Administrator account.
  
• 
  Press Windows key + r and type
  Services.msc, hit Enter.
  
• 
  Check for the WLAN AutoConfic Service.
  
• 
  On the top left panel in the Services windows, there is an option named Start. If it stopped, click on the
  Start option to start the service.
  
• 
  If the service is started the click they select the Restart Option to restart the service again.
  

Hope it helps, reply to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.

 

Windows WLAN Service: Regular ping spikes on a stable WLAN connection

Hi,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

First Verify if the WLAN service is started and set to automatic, if the WLAN service is stopped, I would suggest you to start the service and put it to automatic.

Step 1: Please follow the steps to
start the WLAN service.

• 
  Click on Start, type in services.msc
  and press Enter.
  
• 
  Select WLAN Autoconfig from the list, Right click properties
  
• 
  Change the startup type to Automatic.
  
• 
  Click on Start button.
  
• 
  Click on Apply, Ok.
  

Restart the computer and verify if it works.

Also check if all the dependencies are also running. Try the steps to check Dependencies.

• 
  Right-click on WLAN Autoconfig and select Properties.
  
• 
  Click on Dependencies, you will find all the dependency services under box labeled this service depends on the following system components.
  

Step 2: If still you are facing issues, then
uninstall and reinstall the drivers

• 
  Click start.
  
• 
  Type devmgmt.msc in Start
  Search.
  
• 
  In Network adapter you will find the device, right click on it and select the option
  uninstall.
  
• 
  Restart the computer and check reinstalling the drivers.
  

Refer:
How to install and Update Drivers

Keep us posted to help you better.