{"id":10216,"date":"2023-06-22T11:11:16","date_gmt":"2023-06-22T11:11:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/?p=10216"},"modified":"2023-06-22T14:54:02","modified_gmt":"2023-06-22T14:54:02","slug":"reset-wi-fi-adapter-in-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/reset-wi-fi-adapter-in-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Reset Wi-Fi Adapter in Windows 10? (3 Ways To Do It Properly)"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
One of the basic troubleshooting steps you can take when you start experiencing problems with your wireless connection is to reset the Wi-Fi adapter. In this article, we are going to explain how to do it properly on Windows 10.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
So, let\u2019s start!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
A Wi-Fi adapter is a networking device designed to allow laptops and desktops computers that don\u2019t have wireless capabilities to connect to a wireless network. Practically all the laptops produced today have a built-in wireless adapter. But when it stops working an external WiFi adapter will easily help you fix the problem. Desktop computers don\u2019t have ones so a Wi-Fi adapter<\/a> will make it possible to connect your desktop computer to your wireless network. By doing this you won\u2019t have to deal with cables and wires.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Using a Wi-Fi adapter is pretty simple. The good thing about them today is that in most cases you don\u2019t need a CD to install them. Instead, they act like plug-and-play devices. You plug the USB Wi-Fi adapter into your desktop or laptop computer and Windows will install the device automatically and it will be ready for use in a few seconds.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The next step would be to click on the network name you want to connect to and enter the wireless password. After that, you will be able to use the internet on your device without any problems.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n NOTE: <\/strong>Before you reset your WiFi adapter you need to know the wireless password of your network so you can connect your device again when the Wi-Fi adapter reset completes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Resetting the Wi-Fi adapter is something you really don\u2019t have to do often. In fact, most people never have a reason to do that. However, in some cases, a Wi-Fi adapter reset is necessary if you want to fix some issues in your network.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Here are some situations where it is necessary to reset the Wi-Fi adapter<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 1. If you have changed some network settings (encryption, password, IP configuration, and more).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 2. If you have obsolete or damaged Wi-Fi network adapter drivers<\/a> on your Windows 10 device.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 3. If your Wi-Fi adapter is causing you problems that make it impossible to connect to a wireless network, for example the Wi-Fi adapter doesn’t detect the network<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n When you reset your Wi-Fi adapter all the saved network profiles will be deleted and the Wi-Fi adapter driver will be reloaded. Any of the settings you may have customized will be brought back to their default values.<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n When it comes to resetting the Wi-Fi adapter we can say that we have two options here. The first one isn\u2019t so aggressive and will require you just to disable and enable the Wi-Fi adapter again.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The other method requires you to reset all the adapters on your Windows 10 laptop or computer. This method reloads the Wi-Fi adapter driver and you will have to connect to your network<\/a> again. So, if you don\u2019t know the wireless password, don\u2019t do this step.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n And finally, the third way includes the Command Prompt. We can say that this is an advanced way to reset your Wi-Fi adapter so if you want to feel like a tech guru, go ahead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 1. Click on the Windows Start button<\/strong> and then click on the little gear icon (Settings)<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nHow To Use A USB Wi-Fi Adapter?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Why Should You Reset Your Wi-Fi Adapter?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
3 Ways To Reset Wi-Fi Adapter In Windows 10<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
1. Disable The Wi-Fi Adapter And Enable It Again<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n