WLAN Autoconfig detected limited connectivity, attempting automatic recovery

In this article, we will show you how to fix the Event ID 4003, WLAN Autoconfig detected limited connectivity, attempting automatic recovery message you may see in the Event Logs of your Windows 11/10 PC. WLAN Autoconfig is a Windows service that manages wireless network connections on your device. The affected users experienced a frequent drop in the internet connection. On viewing the event logs, they noticed this warning message.

If your computer keeps connecting and disconnecting to the internet and you see this warning message in the Event Viewer, you can use the solutions provided in this article.

WLAN Autoconfig detected limited connectivity, attempting automatic recovery

To fix the Event ID 4003, WLAN Autoconfig detected limited connectivity, attempting automatic recovery message you may see in the Event Logs of your Windows 11/10 PC, follow these suggestions:

Power cycle your router
Run Network and Internet Troubleshooter
Reset Network Settings
Disable IPv6
Temporarily disable your VPN
Update Network Driver
Reset TCP/IP, flush DNS cache, reset Windows sockets

Let’s start.

1] Power cycle your router

The first step you should do is power cycle your router. An unstable internet connection can create this issue. We suggest you power cycle your router. Check the steps mentioned below to power cycle your Wi-Fi router:

Turn off the router.
Unplug the power adapter from the wall socket.
Wait for a few minutes.
Plug the power adapter back into the wall socket and turn on the switch.
Wait for the router to start up and connect to the internet.

2] Run Network and Internet Troubleshooter

You can also run the Network and Internet Troubleshooter in the Get Help app of Windows 11. Network and Internet Troubleshooter helps you fix various internet connection-related issues on Windows 11. Check if it brings any changes.

3] Reset Network Settings

Sometimes resetting the network settings can help to fix this issue. This will resolve any kind of network-related issue. To do so, use the following steps:

Open the Windows Settings.
Click on Network & internet.
Now, click on Advance network settings.
Click on Network reset and select Reset now.

When you perform a network reset, you have to wait for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, Windows will restart automatically. Windows also displays a message regarding this, so make sure that you save your work before your computer restarts.

4] Disable IPv6

Disabling IPv6 can help to fix this issue. To do so, check the below steps:

Open the Control Panel.
Click on Network and Internet.
Click on Network and Sharing Center.
Select Change adapter settings.
Right-click on the network you’re connected to and select Properties.
Uncheck Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) option and click on OK to save the changes.

Close the Control Panel and check whether the issue is fixed or not.

5] Temporarily disable your VPN

If you are connected to a VPN, disconnect from it and see if it helps. A VPN connection increases the security but in some cases, it can cause network connectivity issues on a Windows computer. If this is the case with you and you are using a free VPN software, you can switch to another free VPN software such as NordVPN, Surfshak, etc. But if you are using a paid VPN service, you can contact its support.

7] Update Network Driver

We also suggest you update the Network Driver. You can update the driver from the manufacturer’s website or use free driver update software. After updating drivers, check if the issue is resolved.

8] Reset TCP/IP, flush DNS cache, reset Windows sockets

Connectivity issues can also occur due to the corrupt TCP/IP or Internet Protocol, corrupt DNS cache, and corrupt Windows Sockets. We suggest you reset TCP/IP, flush your DNS cache, and reset Winsock. You have to execute the required commands in the elevated Command Prompt window. However, if you do not want to execute the commands, you can also use our FixWin11 utility for the same.

Alternatively, you can create a batch file to perform all the above-mentioned actions with a single click.

I hope this helps.

What does WLAN AutoConfig service do?

The WLAN Service in Windows computers provides the logic to discover, connect to, configure, and disconnect from a WLAN as per the IEEE 802.11 standards. It also provides a logic to turn a computer into a software access point. This allows other supported devices to connect to your computer via a WLAN adapter. If you disable this service, the WLAN adapters on your computer will become inaccessible.

How do I fix my wireless connection?

You can fix your wireless connection by power cycling your device and router, forgetting and reconnecting to the network, resetting your network settings, etc. Also, you can run Windows built-in Network and Internet troubleshooter.