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

Are you experiencing slow WiFi connection, no internet access, or other problems on Windows 11? Use the network reset feature to fix the problem quickly.

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Windows 11 fix WiFi problems

On Windows 11, Wi-Fi connectivity is one of the most common problems. You always come across user reports complaining about slow Wi-Fi speeds, and error messages like “Limited access,” “Unidentified Network,” or no internet access.

If your device has networking issues, Windows 11 has a feature to reset Wi-Fi and Ethernet network adapters to fix the most common connectivity problems, even slow Wi-Fi speeds on Surface and other computers.

The reset feature will remove the existing configurations and restore the factory networking settings, and it’ll reinstall all the network adapter’s drivers. You cannot pick a specific Wi-Fi or Ethernet adapter. This feature will automatically remove and reinstall all of the adapters. After you complete the process, you may need to reinstall or reconfigure other networking software, such as VPN client software.

This guide will teach you the steps to reset the network adapters when the Wi-Fi is not working on Windows 11.

Warning: These steps will reset your wireless credentials, which means you will need to know the Wi-Fi password before proceeding so that you can reconnect to the network.

Reset Wi-Fi network adapter to fix problems on Windows 11

To reset the Wi-Fi and any other network adapter settings to fix connection problems, close any running application, and use these steps:

  1. Open Settings on Windows 11.

  2. Click on Network & internet.

  3. Click the Advanced network settings tab on the right side.

    Advanced network settings

  4. Under the “More settings” section, click the Network Reset tab at the bottom of the page.

    Windows 11 network reset

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

    Windows 11 reset WiFi adapter

  6. Click Yes to confirm.

  7. Click the Close button.

  8. Restart your computer.

After you complete the steps, reconnect to the wireless network, and then you should once again be able to access the internet.

In addition to resetting the network adapters, consider many factors that can cause networking problems. For instance, it could be a driver issue, misconfiguration, router or access point problem, and many others.

About the author
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Mauro Huculak is a Windows How-To Expert who started Pureinfotech in 2010 as an independent online publication. He has also been a Windows Central contributor for nearly a decade. Mauro has over 14 years of experience writing comprehensive guides and creating professional videos about Windows and software, including Android and Linux. Before becoming a technology writer, he was an IT administrator for seven years. In total, Mauro has over 20 years of combined experience in technology. Throughout his career, he achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft (MSCA), Cisco (CCNP), VMware (VCP), and CompTIA (A+ and Network+), and he has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years. You can follow him on X (Twitter), YouTube, LinkedIn and About.me. Email him at [email protected].