Is your WiFi turning off by itself on a Windows 11/10 PC? If so, then this post will help you resolve the problem. First, we will read about the reason and then the solutions so you can clearly understand how it works and resolves the problem.
What causes WiFi to turn off by itself?
The following can cause the Wi-Fi network to turn off randomly:
Static IP: A static IP address is the one that was manually configured for the specific device that you are using. If a static IP address is misconfigured or conflicts with the IP address on another device, the Wifi network can turn off by itself. In such a case, shifting to one assigned by a DHCP server is recommended.
No Internet Connection: Sometimes, the ISP (internet service provider) can have issues and no internet connection. Or, issues like disruptions in service with the modem or router can lead to the Wi-Fi network turning off by itself.
Power Management: In some cases, the PC’s power management settings can interfere with the Wi-Fi adapter and cause it to turn off. This usually happens when the Power management is allowed to turn off Wi-Fi to save power.
Auto Config Service for Wifi: The WLAN auto config is responsible for finding, connecting, configuring, and disconnecting from the WLAN network. If the service malfunctions or is not running, it can cause the Wifi network to turn off by itself.
Fix WiFi turns off by itself in Windows 11/10
This section will look at several fixes for the Wifi turning off by itself. Here’s everything covered:
- Use Auto IP Assignment
- Update Power Management Settings for Wifi adapter
- Forget and reconnect your Wi-Fi network
- Modify WLAN Autoconfig Service
Make sure to use an administrator account to configure this.
1] Use Auto IP Assignment
A misconfigured static IP can cause issues like the Wifi turning off by itself. To fix this, you can use the Auto IP assignment from a DHCP server:
- Open Windows Settings by pressing the Windows+I keys on your keyboard.
- Go to Network and internet > Advanced Network settings to view all network adaptors. Expand the one that you are using to view
- Open the View Additional Properties option.
- Now, click on the Edit button next to the IP assignment.
- Select Automatic (DHCP) from the drop-down menu and save.
Read: Disable or Enable DHCP for Ethernet or Wi-Fi in Windows.
2] Update Power Management Settings for Wifi adapter
Power Management settings can be set to turn off Wifi to save power. To prevent Wifi from turning off by itself, you need to turn this setting off:
- Right-click the Windows Start icon and open Device Manager from the context menu.
- In the Device Manager, find the Network Adapters option and expand it.
- Find your Wifi adapter, right-click it, and open Properties.
- In the Properties window, go to the Power Management Tab.
- Uncheck the Allow the computer to turn Off this device to save power option and save.
3] Forget and reconnect your Wi-Fi network
The suitable old method of just rebooting and reconnecting to a device can fix a lot of issues, including the Wifi network turning off by itself:
- Bring up the Windows action panel by pressing the Windows+A keys on your keyboard.
- Now, expand the Wifi option and find the network you are connected to.
- Right-click it and click Forget.
- Once done, reconnect to the network by accessing the Wifi option similarly.
4] Modify WLAN Autoconfig Service
The WLAN autoconfig service connects, configures, disconnects, and discovers wifi networks. If the service is not running, you need to turn it on to start automatically:
- Press the Windows+R keys to open the Run dialog box. Then, type Services.msc in it and press Enter.
- Now, in the Services.msc window, Scroll down to find the WLAN AutoConfig service.
- Right-click it and open Properties.
- In the General Tab of the Properties window.
- For the Startup Type, select Automatic, and then save it.
I hope the post helps to fix the problem.
TIP: This post offers additional suggestions for fixing WiFi problems in Windows.
