I've got a Dell Inspiron 16 running Windows 11 that's less than a year old, but it keeps disconnecting from my WiFi every few minutes. It stays disconnected for about a minute before reconnecting automatically. I haven't faced this issue with my other devices like my work laptop, phone, or tablet. Since the laptop is fairly new and all the drivers are up to date, I'm at a loss for what's going wrong. This happens when I'm streaming videos, on Zoom calls, and it can be quite disruptive. Any suggestions on how to resolve this?
3 Answers
It could just be a driver issue or maybe even some weird power settings in Windows. Just to be safe, consider checking your system BIOS settings too, but remember to back up your data first since changing BIOS settings can be risky. It's a lot to juggle, but I'm hopeful you find the right fix!
You might want to check your Wi-Fi driver and power settings. Sometimes, the issue stems from poor drivers or power management settings on your device. In Device Manager, try disabling the option that says 'Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power' for your Wi-Fi adapter. Additionally, downloading the driver directly from Dell's website (instead of relying on Windows Update) can also help. A lot of folks with Inspirons have found this fixes their connectivity issues.
I had the same problem with my Dell Inspiron 3593, so you're definitely not alone on this! It could be worth exploring whether anything changed recently, like a new router or modified Wi-Fi settings. Have you tried connecting to different Wi-Fi networks to see if the problem persists?
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