Windows 11 Not Connecting to Wi-Fi: Fixes

Short answer: For Wi-Fi problems in Windows 11, start with Microsoft's network troubleshooting steps.

TL;DR: quick fix

Run the network troubleshooter from Settings > Network & internet.
Make sure Wi-Fi and airplane mode are set correctly.
Forget the network and reconnect.

Is Windows 11 down?

Windows 11 has no public status page. If friends on other networks see the same problem, it's probably an outage: wait and retry.

How to fix it: step by step

Run the network troubleshooter from Settings > Network & internet.
Make sure Wi-Fi and airplane mode are set correctly.
Forget the network and reconnect.
Restart your modem and router.
Use Network reset (Settings > Network & internet > Advanced network settings) as a last resort, then reconnect.

FAQ

Will network reset delete files?

No, but it removes network adapters and saved Wi-Fi settings.

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Last checked Oct 2026 against the official help page: Microsoft Support. Menus can differ by app version; follow the official page if a step doesn't match.