How to fix any Wi-Fi problems easily on Windows 11

Fix Wi-Fi using Get Help

To resolve Wi-Fi issues using the Get Help app, follow these steps:

1. Open Settings on Windows 11.
2. Click on System.
3. Click on Troubleshoot.
4. Click the Other troubleshooter page.

   

5. Click the Run button for the “Network and Internet” troubleshooter.

   

6. Select the wireless adapter from the top-right (if applicable).
7. Choose and apply the recommended fix for the Wi-Fi problem on Windows 11, including enabling Wi-Fi, turning off airplane mode, restarting your computer, and resetting the network adapter.

   

Once you review each recommendation, the device should be able to connect to the wireless network.

Fix Wi-Fi using new network connection

You can also delete (or “forget”) a Wi-Fi network and then reconnect to it, which can often resolve various connectivity issues on Windows 11. This process clears any corrupted or outdated network configurations, allowing your system to establish a fresh connection with the network.

To forget and reconnect to a Wi-Fi network on Windows 11, follow these steps:

1. Open Settings.
2. Click on Network & internet.
3. Click the Wi-Fi page.
4. Click the Manage known networks setting.

   

5. Click the Forget button for the wireless network causing the problem.

   

6. Click the Add network button for the “Add a new network” setting.
7. Confirm the wireless network name.
8. Select a security option, such as WPA2-Personal AES, in the “Security type” setting.

   

9. Confirm the security key, also known as the wireless password.
10. Check the Connect automatically option.
11. (Optional) Check the “Connect even if this network is not broadcasting” option.
12. Click the Save button.

After you complete the steps, you may be able to address and resolve the Wi-Fi connectivity issue on Windows 11.

Fix Wi-Fi using Network reset

As the Get Help app recommends, you can use the network reset feature to remove and reinstall the network adapters. This will usually resolve most wireless problems, including slow speeds or other issues when trying to connect to the internet.

To reset the wireless adapter to fix connectivity issues on Windows 11, follow these steps:

1. Open Settings.
2. Click on Network & internet.
3. Click the Advanced network settings page.

   

4. Click the Network Reset setting under the “More settings” section.

   

5. Click the Reset now button to fix the Wi-Fi problems on Windows 11.

   

   Note: This feature automatically removes and reinstalls all your network adapters (Wi-Fi and Ethernet). After you complete the process, you may need to reinstall or reconfigure other networking software, such as VPN client software.
6. Click Yes to confirm.
7. Click the Close button.
8. Restart your computer.

After you complete the steps, you may need to reinstall any necessary networking software. Also, you will need to reconnect to the wireless network manually.

Quick tip: If you cannot find a new update for the network adapter, check for a beta version of the driver. Sometimes, it might work with a new version of Windows 11. Using the manufacturer’s instructions to install the driver package is also recommended. If you can’t find the instructions, the steps below will help you complete the task.