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Why Does My Computer Keep Disconnecting from Wi-Fi? 10+ Potential Issues Behind Wi-Fi Connection

This article was co-authored by Luigi Oppido and by wikiHow staff writer, Hannah Madden. Luigi Oppido is the Owner and Operator of Pleasure Point Computers in Santa Cruz, California. Luigi has over 25 years of experience in general computer repair, data recovery, virus removal, and upgrades. He is also the host of the Computer Man Show! broadcasted on KSQD covering central California for over two years.

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If your WiFi connection is patchy and keeps disconnecting from your computer, it can be a real pain to access the internet. There are a lot of reasons why your WiFi might disconnect randomly, and it could be an issue with your computer, your router, or both. In this article, we’ll walk you through some common reasons why your WiFi connection might be spotty and what you can do to fix them.

There are objects between your computer and the router.

It might be as simple as something blocking your connection. If your computer is far away from your router, physical objects might be disrupting the wireless connection. Try moving closer to your router or shifting large things out of the way to see if that fixes your WiFi troubles. [1] X Research source

Baby monitors, walkie-talkies, and radios tend to disrupt wireless connections. Try moving objects like these to another room to see if it strengthens your WiFi. [2] X Expert Source

Your cables are loose or disconnected.

• If your Ethernet cable is damaged, that could also be the issue. Head to a tech supply store to buy a new cable and install it.

You need to reset your modem and router.

Sometimes, a simple on and off will reestablish your WiFi connection. [4] X Expert Source

Your computer software is not up to date.

A pending software update could be disrupting your WiFi connection. Head into your settings and type “software” into the search bar, then check to see if you have any updates available. [6] X Expert Source

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Computer & Tech Specialist Expert Interview. 30 September 2021. If you do, try installing them and then restarting your computer. If that was the issue, your WiFi should stop randomly disconnecting once the updates are installed. [7] X Research source

Almost any software update could be disrupting the WiFi connection on your computer, no matter what it is. [8] X Expert Source

An antivirus is conflicting with the WiFi software.

Some antivirus software will make your WiFi disconnect randomly. If you have an antivirus installed on your computer, try uninstalling it briefly to see if that strengthens your connection. If that was the problem, you may need to try a different antivirus program. [9] X Expert Source

• Make sure your antivirus program is up to date, too. Outdated software could be causing your WiFi to disconnect. [10] X Research source

Your power management settings are turning off the WiFi.

• If this box was already unchecked, it means that the power management settings weren’t the problem.

The WiFi-Sense setting is causing a disruption.

In Windows 10, this feature can cause some issues. The WiFi-Sense tool constantly scans for new WiFi networks, which can cause your computer to randomly drop the one you’re already connected to. To turn this off, click Start, then head to your Settings. Select Network and Internet, then click Wi-Fi on the left. Click on Manage Wi-Fi Settings, then disable both “Connect to suggested open hotspots” and “Connect to networks shared by my friends.” [12] X Research source

Your WiFi driver is not up to date.

You need to use a static IP address.

Some computers don’t like interacting with multiple IP addresses. [14] X Expert Source

• You can assign an IP address to your device for your router to use. Most routers will give you the first 3 digits, but the rest are up to you.

Your router needs servicing.

Check out your router to see if any lights are not green. If there is a red or a flashing light, it could mean that your router is having issues. [16] X Expert Source

• If your router is the issue, the WiFi will probably randomly disconnect from all your devices, not just your computer.

You have a service outage.

• Network service changes can also be a problem. You can ask your provider if they’ve made any changes recently and how that might have affected your WiFi.

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There could be some software running in the background. Also, sometimes malware can interfere with your connection, blocking and stopping it.

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Your router could be in the middle of a firmware update when something happened and stopped it. This is rather common, since routers usually run 24/7. Try unplugging it for 30 seconds. After you plug it back in, let it boot up for about five minutes

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If your router is over three years old and is giving you trouble from time to time, it might be time to get another one.

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2. ↑ Luigi Oppido. Computer & Tech Specialist. Expert Interview. 30 September 2021.
3. ↑https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202222
4. ↑ Luigi Oppido. Computer & Tech Specialist. Expert Interview. 30 September 2021.
5. ↑https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/6250834?hl=en#zippy=%2Cstep-restart-your-modem-router-and-points
6. ↑ Luigi Oppido. Computer & Tech Specialist. Expert Interview. 30 September 2021.
7. ↑https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202222
8. ↑ Luigi Oppido. Computer & Tech Specialist. Expert Interview. 30 September 2021.
9. ↑ Luigi Oppido. Computer & Tech Specialist. Expert Interview. 30 September 2021.

1. ↑https://helpdeskgeek.com/help-desk/wifi-keeps-disconnecting-how-to-fix-it/
2. ↑https://helpdeskgeek.com/help-desk/wifi-keeps-disconnecting-how-to-fix-it/
3. ↑https://www.techadvisor.com/how-to/windows/how-fix-wi-fi-disconnecting-3680378/
4. ↑https://www.techadvisor.com/how-to/windows/how-fix-wi-fi-disconnecting-3680378/
5. ↑ Luigi Oppido. Computer & Tech Specialist. Expert Interview. 30 September 2021.
6. ↑https://www.techadvisor.com/how-to/windows/how-fix-wi-fi-disconnecting-3680378/
7. ↑ Luigi Oppido. Computer & Tech Specialist. Expert Interview. 30 September 2021.
8. ↑https://helpdeskgeek.com/help-desk/wifi-keeps-disconnecting-how-to-fix-it/
9. ↑https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/6250834?hl=en#zippy=%2Cstep-restart-your-modem-router-and-points%2Cstep-call-your-internet-service-provider
10. ↑https://www.techadvisor.com/how-to/windows/how-fix-wi-fi-disconnecting-3680378/

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This article was co-authored by Luigi Oppido and by wikiHow staff writer, Hannah Madden. Luigi Oppido is the Owner and Operator of Pleasure Point Computers in Santa Cruz, California. Luigi has over 25 years of experience in general computer repair, data recovery, virus removal, and upgrades. He is also the host of the Computer Man Show! broadcasted on KSQD covering central California for over two years. This article has been viewed 18,004 times.

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