How to Fix Wi-Fi Randomly Disconnecting & Dropping Out in Windows 11

In this DelftStack tutorial, we'll show you exactly how to fix Wi-Fi that keeps randomly disconnecting, dropping out, or losing internet access on your Windows 10 or 11 PC. An unstable Wi-Fi connection can ruin your browsing, gaming, or work sessions. We will walk you through stopping Windows from turning off your Wi-Fi card to save battery, cleanly resetting your network configurations, and changing your DNS to Google's stable public servers!

🔹 What You'll Learn in This Video:

✅ Disable Power Saving Disconnects: How to use the Device Manager to stop Windows from intentionally cutting power to your network adapter to save battery life.
✅ Perform a Network Reset: How to completely wipe out corrupted connection files and reinstall your Wi-Fi adapters natively through Windows Settings.
✅ Run the Network Troubleshooter: How to let Windows automatically diagnose and fix underlying bugs causing your random dropouts.
✅ Change Your DNS Servers: How to stabilize your web browsing by replacing your ISP's default routing with Google's highly stable 8.8.8.8 public DNS.

📂 Commands & Navigation Paths Used:

1️⃣ Disable Wi-Fi Power Management
• Path: Windows Start (Right-Click) - Select "Device Manager".
• Action: Expand "Network adapters" - Right-click your Wi-Fi Adapter (e.g., Intel Wi-Fi 6) - Select "Properties".
• Step 3: Go to the "Power Management" tab - UNCHECK "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power" - Click OK.

2️⃣ Perform a Network Reset
• Path: Windows Search - type "Settings" - Hit Enter.
• Navigate to: "Network & internet" - "Advanced network settings".
• Action: Click "Network reset" - Click "Reset now" - Click "Yes". (Note: You will need to re-enter your Wi-Fi password after your PC restarts).

3️⃣ Run Network Troubleshooter
• Path: Windows Search - type "Troubleshoot settings" - Hit Enter.
• Action: Click "Other troubleshooters" - Find "Network and internet" - Click "Run".

4️⃣ Change DNS to Google Public DNS
• Path: Right-click Start - Select "Run"
• Command: Type ncpa.cpl and hit Enter.
• Action: Right-click your Wi-Fi connection - "Properties" - Double-click "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)".
• Step 4: Select "Use the following DNS server addresses".
• Step 5: Type 8.8.8.8 for Preferred DNS, and 8.8.4.4 for Alternate DNS. Click OK on both windows.

📌 Timestamps

⏱ 00:00 - Introduction to Wi-Fi Disconnecting Issues
⏱ 00:24 - Disabling Network Adapter Power Management
⏱ 01:09 - Performing a Clean Network Reset
⏱ 01:46 - Running the Network & Internet Troubleshooter
⏱ 02:08 - Changing DNS to Google Public DNS (ncpa.cpl)
⏱ 03:00 - Summary and Conclusion

🔧 Why Watch This Video?
If your Wi-Fi shows a "Connected, no internet" error or completely drops out every few minutes, it is rarely a physical hardware failure. Usually, aggressive Windows power management settings or a glitchy IP configuration are to blame. This quick guide walks you through the four most effective, native software fixes so you can lock in a stable, uninterrupted internet connection natively.

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