Wi-Fi Keeps Dropping Windows 11 [2026 Fix]

Quick Answer: Wi-Fi drops because Windows 11 power management turns off the wireless adapter. Disable "Allow computer to turn off this device" in Device Manager and set roaming aggressiveness to minimum.

Symptoms

Wi-Fi disconnects every few minutes
Reconnects automatically after 10-30 seconds
Worse on battery power
Other devices stay connected

Root Cause

Power saving features, outdated drivers, or aggressive roaming between access points.

Fix

Method 1: Disable Power Management

Device Manager → Network adapters → Wi-Fi adapter
Properties → Power Management → Uncheck "Allow computer to turn off"

Method 2: Update Wi-Fi Driver

Get-PnpDevice -Class Net | Where-Object {$_.FriendlyName -like "*Wi-Fi*"} | Update-PnpDevice

Method 3: Change Roaming Aggressiveness

Device Manager → Wi-Fi adapter → Properties → Advanced
Roaming Aggressiveness → Set to "1. Lowest"

Method 4: Reset Network

netsh winsock reset
netsh int ip reset
Restart-Computer

How Againly Helps

Againly runs check_network_stack to detect power management conflicts and driver issues causing disconnections.

[CTA: Try free diagnosis]

FAQ

Q: Why only on battery? A: Windows increases power saving when unplugged.

Q: Will this drain battery faster? A: Slightly, but eliminates constant reconnect power drain.

Related: Wi-Fi Connected No Internet

Instant Resolution

Fix this problem in 46 seconds

Stop wrestling with registry keys and driver settings. Let Againly automate the fix for you right now.

Download Againly Free →

Works on Windows 10 & 11 • No credit card required