wifi adapter not working properly

[Karthik_25]

In My Laptop the wifi adapter was not working properly. It was always turning off and on.

[Hawks_Eye]

Hi @Karthik_25 

Welcome to the HP Support Community!

Thanks for posting your query! We're here to help you get back up and running.

Thanks for flagging that—when a Wi-Fi adapter keeps turning off and on, it’s often due to power management settings, outdated drivers, or even a flaky adapter firmware. Let’s walk through a few targeted steps to stabilize your connection:

Restart Laptop:

• Restart your laptop to refresh system settings and network connections.

Update Network Drivers:

• Go to Device Manager (right-click the Start button > Device Manager).
• Expand the Network adapters section.
• Right-click on your Wi-Fi adapter and select "Update driver".
• Choose "Search automatically for updated driver software".

Reinstall Network Drivers:

• In Device Manager, right-click on your Wi-Fi adapter and select "Uninstall device".
• Confirm the uninstallation.
• Restart your laptop. Windows will automatically detect and reinstall the Wi-Fi driver.

Check Power Management Settings:

• In Device Manager, right-click on your Wi-Fi adapter and select "Properties".
• Go to the Power Management tab.
• Uncheck "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power".
• Click OK.

Windows Update:

• Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
• Click "Check for updates" and install any available updates.

Reset Network Settings:

• Open command prompt as an administrator and run the following commands:
  netsh winsock reset
  netsh int ip reset
  ipconfig /release
  ipconfig /renew
  ipconfig /flushdns
• Restart your laptop after running these commands.

Change Wi-Fi Channel:

• Access your router settings and change the Wi-Fi channel. Sometimes interference on a specific channel can cause connectivity issues.

Check for Interference:

• Ensure that your laptop is not near other electronic devices that may cause interference such as microwave ovens, cordless phones, or Bluetooth devices.

Run Network Troubleshooter:

• Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters > Internet Connections, and then run the troubleshooter.

Verify Router Settings:

• Ensure that your router firmware is up-to-date.
• Restart your router.

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Hawks_Eye