{"id":3798,"date":"2026-10-29T22:08:28","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T16:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/praptys.com\/?p=3798"},"modified":"2026-10-29T22:08:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T16:08:29","slug":"wifi-keeps-dropping-fix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/praptys.com\/bn\/wifi-keeps-dropping-fix\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Wi-Fi Keeps Dropping? This Wifi Keeps Dropping Fix Works in Minutes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You are in the middle of a video call, and suddenly the wifi drops again. A minute later it is back, then it drops again. When wifi keeps dropping like this, the cause is usually small, and it is usually fixable without buying a new router. This wifi keeps dropping fix walks through the real causes in order, from the router to the Windows setting that quietly turns your adapter off. Work through the steps in order, and stop as soon as the connection stays stable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c3a4edcbecb3365c8735e7ad0212da71\" style=\"color:#a36989\">Why Wifi Keeps Dropping Again and Again<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wifi is a radio signal, not a cable. As a result, walls, distance, other networks, and a tired router can all break it for a moment. Meanwhile, Windows can also cause the drop on its own. For example, a power saving setting can switch the wifi adapter off to save battery, and a damaged driver can lose the connection after every update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of that, the first job is to find where the break happens. If every device drops at the same time, the router or the internet line is the problem. On the other hand, if only one computer drops while your phone stays connected, the computer is the problem. That one check saves a lot of wasted effort, so start there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a27cadf8924eb1d847f000ddf115e3b4\" style=\"color:#a36989\">Wifi Keeps Dropping Fix 1: Check One Device or Every Device<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you change any setting, watch what else drops. This wifi keeps dropping fix step takes two minutes, and it points you at the right fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Watch a second device:<\/strong> When the wifi drops on your computer, check your phone on the same network. If the phone also drops, the router or the line is the likely cause.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Note the timing:<\/strong> Does it drop every few minutes, only after the computer sleeps, or only in one room? Drops after sleep point to a power setting, while drops in one room point to weak signal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check the router lights:<\/strong> Look at the router when the drop happens. If the internet light turns red or goes out, the router lost its own connection, and the computer is not to blame.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Try one quick restart of the computer:<\/strong> Restart the computer once, then watch for ten minutes. A single restart clears a stuck adapter, so do not skip this simple step.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Do not factory reset the router yet:<\/strong> A factory reset wipes your wifi name and password, and it rarely fixes a drop. Keep it as a last resort, not a first step.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0aa6ec9094bd36fcb727ab4bb9b113eb\" style=\"color:#a36989\">Wifi Keeps Dropping Fix 2: Restart the Router in the Right Order<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Routers run for weeks without a break, and their memory fills up. A proper restart clears that state, and it fixes more drops than most people expect. This is the classic wifi keeps dropping fix, but the order matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/praptys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-photo-4218546.jpeg\" alt=\"Home wifi router with cables, wifi keeps dropping fix\" class=\"wp-image-3802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/praptys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-photo-4218546.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/praptys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-photo-4218546-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/praptys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-photo-4218546-8x12.jpeg 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unplug the modem and the router:<\/strong> If they are separate boxes, unplug both from power. If they are one box, unplug that one box.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wait a full 30 seconds:<\/strong> Do not rush this part. The wait lets the memory clear fully, so count slowly to 30.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plug the modem in first:<\/strong> Wait until its lights settle and look steady, which usually takes a minute or two.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plug the router in next:<\/strong> Wait again until its lights settle, then reconnect your computer to the wifi network.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Test for 15 minutes:<\/strong> Use the computer normally for 15 minutes. If the wifi keeps dropping in that time, move on to the next fix, because the router restart was not enough.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Check for overheating:<\/strong> Feel the router. If it is very hot, move it out of a closed cabinet and away from heaters, and give it space to breathe. A hot router drops connections to protect itself.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check the cables:<\/strong> Push the power cable and the internet cable firmly into the router. A loose cable can look fine and still cause random drops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dcb65ba5b9c10140b0ccc62cb9cfb800\" style=\"color:#a36989\">Wifi Keeps Dropping Fix 3: Test the Signal, the Room, and the Band<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, test whether distance or interference is breaking the signal. Wifi travels badly through thick walls, metal, and water, and it weakens fast with distance. Therefore, a computer far from the router will drop first, even when the router is healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/praptys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-photo-5237713.jpeg\" alt=\"Person using a laptop at home, wifi keeps dropping fix\" class=\"wp-image-3804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/praptys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-photo-5237713.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/praptys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-photo-5237713-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/praptys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-photo-5237713-18x12.jpeg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Move closer for a test:<\/strong> Take the laptop to the same room as the router and use it there for 15 minutes. If the drops stop, the problem is signal strength, not a broken adapter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Try the other band:<\/strong> Many routers show two networks, one for 2.4 GHz and one for 5 GHz. In general, 2.4 GHz travels further through walls, while 5 GHz is faster at short range. Try the other band and watch for drops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Move the router higher and into the open:<\/strong> Put the router on a shelf in the open, not on the floor and not inside a cabinet. A router hidden behind a TV or a fish tank will struggle to reach the next room.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Move it away from interference:<\/strong> Keep the router away from microwaves, cordless phone bases, and baby monitors, because those devices can crowd the same radio space.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>One room only means one solution:<\/strong> If only one room drops, a small wifi extender or a mesh unit for that room is a better fix than replacing the whole router.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do not blame the laptop yet:<\/strong> If the phone drops in the same room too, the signal is weak there, and no laptop setting will fix that on its own.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2f489f872b682a41fdf523b87b7c2ea9\" style=\"color:#a36989\">Wifi Keeps Dropping Fix 4: Stop Windows Turning the Adapter Off<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the most common Windows cause of all. Windows can turn the wifi adapter off to save power, especially on laptops. When wifi keeps dropping after sleep, after idle time, or for no clear reason, check this setting first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Windows 11:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open Device Manager:<\/strong> Press Windows key plus X, then click Device Manager.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Find your wifi adapter:<\/strong> Expand Network adapters, then right-click your wifi adapter and choose Properties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Switch off power saving:<\/strong> Click the Power Management tab, then untick Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power. Click OK.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Set maximum performance:<\/strong> Open Control Panel, click Power Options, click Change plan settings, then click Change advanced power settings. Expand Wireless Adapter Settings, expand Power Saving Mode, and set both On battery and Plugged in to Maximum Performance. Click Apply, then click OK.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>O<\/strong>n Windows 10:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open Device Manager:<\/strong> Press Windows key plus X, then click Device Manager.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Find your wifi adapter:<\/strong> Expand Network adapters, then right-click your wifi adapter and choose Properties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Switch off power saving:<\/strong> Click the Power Management tab, then untick Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power. Click OK.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Set maximum performance:<\/strong> Open Control Panel, click Power Options, click Change plan settings, then click Change advanced power settings. Expand Wireless Adapter Settings, expand Power Saving Mode, and set both On battery and Plugged in to Maximum Performance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Windows 8 and 8.1:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open Device Manager:<\/strong> Press Windows key plus X, then click Device Manager.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Find your wifi adapter:<\/strong> Expand Network adapters, then right-click your wifi adapter and choose Properties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Switch off power saving:<\/strong> Click the Power Management tab, then untick Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power. Click OK.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Set maximum performance:<\/strong> Open Control Panel, click Power Options, click Change plan settings, then click Change advanced power settings. Expand Wireless Adapter Settings, expand Power Saving Mode, and set both On battery and Plugged in to Maximum Performance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Windows 7:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open Device Manager:<\/strong> Click Start, right-click Computer, choose Manage, then click Device Manager.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Find your wifi adapter:<\/strong> Expand Network adapters, then right-click your wifi adapter and choose Properties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Switch off power saving:<\/strong> Click the Power Management tab, then untick Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power. Click OK.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Set maximum performance:<\/strong> Open Control Panel, click Power Options, click Change plan settings, then click Change advanced power settings. Expand Wireless Adapter Settings, expand Power Saving Mode, and set both On battery and Plugged in to Maximum Performance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>After changing these settings, restart the computer and watch the connection for a while. If the wifi keeps dropping only after sleep, also switch off Fast Startup as a test. Open Control Panel, click Power Options, click Choose what the power buttons do, click Change settings that are currently unavailable, untick Turn on fast startup, then save and restart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d41bba7b55b6796b7e9502ebc9db175c\" style=\"color:#a36989\">Wifi Keeps Dropping Fix 5: Forget the Network and Reconnect Fresh<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes the saved network profile itself is damaged. Forgetting the network and reconnecting fresh gives Windows a clean profile, with no old settings carried over. You will need the wifi password again, so find it before you start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Windows 11:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open known networks:<\/strong> Press Windows key plus I, click Network and internet, click Wi-Fi, then click Manage known networks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Forget the network:<\/strong> Find your network in the list and click Forget.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reconnect:<\/strong> Click the wifi icon in the taskbar, choose your network, tick Connect automatically, type the password, and connect.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>O<\/strong>n Windows 10:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open known networks:<\/strong> Press Windows key plus I, click Network and Internet, click Wi-Fi, then click Manage known networks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Forget the network:<\/strong> Click your network, then click Forget.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reconnect:<\/strong> Click the wifi icon in the taskbar, choose your network, tick Connect automatically, type the password, and connect.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Windows 8 and 8.1:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open a command prompt:<\/strong> Press Windows key plus X, then click Command Prompt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Delete the profile:<\/strong> Type netsh wlan delete profile name=&#8221;YourNetworkName&#8221; using your exact network name, then press Enter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reconnect:<\/strong> Click the wifi icon in the taskbar, choose your network, type the password, and connect.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Windows 7:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open Manage Wireless Networks:<\/strong> Click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, then click Manage wireless networks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Remove the network:<\/strong> Right-click your network and choose Remove network.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reconnect:<\/strong> Click the wifi icon in the taskbar, choose your network, type the password, and connect.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bdcf0a7486a973773c7ef90a5f9b99fc\" style=\"color:#a36989\">Wifi Keeps Dropping Fix 6: Update or Reinstall the Wifi Driver<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A damaged or outdated driver is the next most common cause, especially when wifi keeps dropping after a Windows update. The driver is the software that lets Windows talk to the wifi adapter, so a bad driver breaks that conversation again and again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open Device Manager:<\/strong> Press Windows key plus X and click Device Manager on Windows 8, 10, and 11. On Windows 7, click Start, right-click Computer, choose Manage, then click Device Manager.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Update the driver:<\/strong> Expand Network adapters, right-click your wifi adapter, and choose Update driver. Choose Search automatically for drivers, then restart the computer if an update installs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Get the maker driver if Windows finds nothing:<\/strong> Go to your laptop maker support site, such as Dell, HP, or Lenovo, or to the adapter maker site, such as Intel or Realtek. Search for your exact laptop model, download the latest wifi driver, and install it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reinstall as a clean test:<\/strong> If updating does not help, right-click the adapter in Device Manager and choose Uninstall device, but do NOT tick Delete the driver software unless you already downloaded the maker driver. Restart the computer, and Windows will reinstall the adapter on its own.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Roll back if the drop started after an update:<\/strong> In Device Manager, right-click the adapter, choose Properties, click the Driver tab, and click Roll Back Driver if that button is available. Then restart and test again.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Download the driver without internet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Offline alternative, no internet on the computer:<\/strong> Download the driver on another computer or a phone from your laptop maker support site, copy it onto a USB stick, then run it on your computer from the stick. You never need to connect the problem computer itself to the internet for this wifi keeps dropping fix step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Microsoft own guidance on wifi drivers and drops, see <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/answers\/questions\/5757818\/i-keep-loosing-my-wifi-connection-windows-11\">I keep losing my WiFi connection, Windows 11<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-21894b8cbe0a8347d5cc26141e5b478e\" style=\"color:#a36989\">Wifi Keeps Dropping Fix 7: Reset the Network Settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the driver is fine and the router is fine, the network settings themselves may be tangled. A reset clears saved networks, adapters, and network settings back to a clean state. As a result, this wifi keeps dropping fix often works when nothing else does, but you will need to reconnect to wifi afterwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Windows 11:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open Network reset:<\/strong> Press Windows key plus I, click Network and internet, click Advanced network settings, then click Network reset.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reset now:<\/strong> Click Reset now, confirm Yes, then wait for the computer to restart.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reconnect and test:<\/strong> After the restart, reconnect to your wifi network and use the computer normally for 15 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>O<\/strong>n Windows 10:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open Network reset:<\/strong> Press Windows key plus I, click Network and Internet, click Status, then click Network reset.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reset now:<\/strong> Click Reset now, confirm Yes, then wait for the computer to restart.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reconnect and test:<\/strong> After the restart, reconnect to your wifi network and test again.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Windows 8, 8.1, and 7:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open a command prompt as administrator:<\/strong> Press Windows key plus X and choose Command Prompt (Admin) on Windows 8 and 8.1. On Windows 7, click Start, type cmd, right-click Command Prompt, and choose Run as administrator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Run the reset commands in order:<\/strong> Type netsh winsock reset and press Enter. Type netsh int ip reset and press Enter. Type ipconfig \/flushdns and press Enter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restart and reconnect:<\/strong> Restart the computer, reconnect to your wifi network, and test again.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If the whole computer feels slow as well as the wifi, startup apps may be adding to the load. Our guide to a slow startup walks through trimming that list: <a href=\"https:\/\/praptys.com\/bn\/slow-computer-startup-fix\/\">Slow Computer Startup Fix<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-81ab5ed1830861d9ef79b673cdae9b41\" style=\"color:#a36989\">Wifi Keeps Dropping Fix 8: Test With a Wired Cable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, a wired test settles the argument between wifi and the internet line. Plug the computer straight into the router with an ethernet cable, then use it for a while. This wifi keeps dropping fix test needs no new settings, and it gives a clear answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/praptys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/network-cable-ethernet-computer-159304.jpeg\" alt=\"Ethernet cable plugged into a router, wifi keeps dropping fix\" class=\"wp-image-3807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/praptys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/network-cable-ethernet-computer-159304.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/praptys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/network-cable-ethernet-computer-159304-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/praptys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/network-cable-ethernet-computer-159304-18x12.jpeg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Plug in the cable:<\/strong> Connect an ethernet cable from the router to the computer. If the computer has no ethernet port, use a USB to ethernet adapter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Turn wifi off for the test:<\/strong> Switch wifi off on the computer, so all traffic goes through the cable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use it normally for 30 minutes:<\/strong> Browse, stream, and join a call if you can. Watch for drops in that time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Read the result:<\/strong> If the wired connection stays stable, the wifi radio, signal, or driver is the problem, and Fixes 3 to 7 are where to focus. If the wired connection drops too, the router, cable, or internet line is the problem, and it is time to call your internet provider.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-033ba9d6125fb0223c5dc535045724a7\" style=\"color:#a36989\">When Wifi Drops Mean a Router or Line Problem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most drops respond to the fixes above. A few signs mean the hardware or the line needs help, and no Windows setting will save it. Watch for these signs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Every device drops at the same time, wired and wireless:<\/strong> That pattern points to the router or the internet line, not to one computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The router restarts on its own, or its lights go out:<\/strong> A router that reboots itself may have a failing power adapter or a hardware fault.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The internet light stays red after a proper restart:<\/strong> If the modem light never settles after Fix 2, call your internet provider and report the light pattern.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Drops happen only in heavy rain or wind:<\/strong> That pattern can point to a damaged outside cable, which is a provider repair, not a home fix.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1cc3bc9f18333971fdc014fdc9bc8b0c\" style=\"color:#a36989\">Tricks That Do Not Fix Wifi That Keeps Dropping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reinstalling the driver before checking power saving:<\/strong> A new driver cannot help if Windows keeps switching the adapter off. Check Fix 4 first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Buying a new router before testing the signal:<\/strong> Move closer and test the other band first. A new router in the same bad spot will drop just as often.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Downloading a driver fixer tool:<\/strong> Random driver tools often install the wrong driver and bundle unwanted software. Get the driver from the laptop maker or adapter maker site only.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restarting the router every five minutes:<\/strong> Constant restarts hide the real cause and wear the router out. Find the cause with Fixes 1 and 8 instead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a2b7260ae54006beb9caa0470f5b8551\" style=\"color:#a36989\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why does wifi keep dropping on my laptop but not on my phone?<\/strong><br>That pattern points to the laptop, not the router. Start with Fix 4, the power saving setting, then Fix 6, the driver. Phones stay connected because they do not share the laptop driver or its power setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is it safe to run the network reset?<\/strong><br>Yes, it is safe, but it removes saved wifi networks and resets adapters to their defaults. You will need your wifi password again afterwards, so find it before you reset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why does wifi drop only after the computer sleeps?<\/strong><br>Windows often turns the adapter off during sleep and fails to wake it cleanly. Untick the power saving option in Fix 4, set maximum performance, and test sleep again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Does 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz drop less?<\/strong><br>It depends on your home. In general, 2.4 GHz reaches further through walls, so it drops less at a distance. On the other hand, 5 GHz is faster close to the router but fades faster through walls. Try both bands in your room and keep the steadier one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can I fix wifi drops without the internet?<\/strong><br>Yes, most of this wifi keeps dropping fix works offline. Router restarts, signal tests, power settings, and the wired test need no internet. Only the driver download in Fix 6 needs the internet, and the USB stick alternative covers that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When should I call my internet provider?<\/strong><br>Call them when every device drops together, when the wired test drops too, or when the modem light stays red after a proper restart. Those signs point to the line or the provider equipment, not to your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e3e5246b79ffda25e2a1bf0bdeaef21c\" style=\"color:#a36989\">Final Words<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This wifi keeps dropping fix works because it follows the connection. First, find out if one device or every device drops. 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