Last updated on November 22nd, 2024 at 10:16 am
It can be very annoying when your ASUS laptop keeps disconnecting from Wi-Fi. In this article, we’ll explore the best fixes for your Wi-Fi issues. We’ll find out the possible causes of your Wi-Fi connection being unstable. Regardless of whether you have an ASUS Vivobook or an ASUS ROG Strix G16, you will discover important steps that will help you fix your Wi-Fi connection and get back online in no time.
Why Does Wi-Fi Keep Disconnecting On My ASUS Laptop?
There are many reasons why your ASUS laptop keeps disconnecting from your Wi-Fi. In most cases, it’s usually a software issue, which you can fix by changing a few options here and there on your PC.
In rare cases, hardware problems can be the reason your Wi-Fi connection is not working. For example, it can be that your ASUS laptop’s Wi-Fi adapter isn’t working, or that your laptop settings is limiting your Wi-Fi connection.
Make Sure Wi-Fi Isn’t Disabled
This may seem obvious, but the first way that you can fix your ASUS laptop’s Wi-Fi issues is by checking to see if your Wi-Fi is turned on. Double-check your Wi-Fi settings and see if they are enabled.
Accidentally turning off your Wi-Fi settings while typing can also lead to Wi-Fi disconnection. Make sure that you don’t press any FN key combinations (such as airplane mode) that disable network connectivity.
Turn Off Wi-Fi SmartConnect & Task First
Turning off Wi-Fi SmartConnect & Task First is a simple yet effective solution that can also fix the Wi-Fi issues that you are having on your ASUS laptop. To do this, follow these quick and easy steps:
- Go to the MyASUS app, then access General Settings.
- Under the Connectivity section, you can now disable Wi-Fi SmartConnect and TaskFirst to fix the Wi-Fi disconnection.
Change Wi-Fi Power Settings
If you are having issues that is causing your Asus laptop to disconnect randomly, this method is worth trying. You will now find out how you can change the power setting on your PC:
- Launch the Device Manager by pressing the Win + X buttons together. Afterwards, select the Device Manager option.
- In Device Manager, click on Network Adapters. From the list of drivers you see, right-click on your wireless adapter. Depending on your ASUS laptop, it may say Mediatek or Intel as the brand.
- In the context menu, select the Properties option.
- Go to the Power Management tab, then uncheck the option Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power. After deselecting this, click on OK to save your changes.
Once the above changes have been made, go ahead and confirm if it resolves the Wi-Fi issue on your laptop.
Update Network Drivers
If the Wi-Fi driver on your ASUS laptop is outdated, it may be the root cause of your Wi-Fi disconnecting issues. If you want to update the Wi-Fi driver inside your ASUS laptop, follow these steps:
- Open Device Manager again by pressing the Win + X keys together, then selecting Device Manager from the menu
- Expand the Network adapters option as mentioned before. Find the wireless driver you use and right-click on it.
- In the context menu, select Update driver.
- A new window will open. Select the option Search automatically for drivers.
- On the next screen, follow the instructions to update your wireless driver. It will automatically install the update if a new driver is available.
Reinstall Network Drivers
You can also try reinstalling your Wi-Fi driver on your ASUS laptop. Reinstalling the driver can be a great solution for fixing faulty or corrupted wireless network adapter drivers. Let us find out how this can be done:
- Go to the Network Adapters section in Device Manager, then right-click on your Wi-Fi driver.
- Select Uninstall device.
- As soon as your driver is uninstalled, restart your PC.
- When your laptop is restarted, the network device driver will be installed automatically.
Now check if the Wi-Fi trouble still persists. If this doesn’t work, uninstall the old driver again using the previous steps, but this time check the box Delete the driver software for this device. Next, download the latest driver from ASUS via Ethernet, then reinstall the new driver.
If you have a laptop without an Ethernet port, make sure to buy a USB-C to Ethernet adapter. You can also download the new driver from another PC, and then transfer it via a flash drive.
Reset Network Configuration
Resetting your network configuration through Command Prompt is another great way to fix your Wi-Fi disconnecting problems on your ASUS laptop.
Press the Win + R buttons to launch Run. In the Run window, type cmd, then press the Enter button. This will open the Command Prompt window. Type the first command below into Command Prompt, then press the Enter button. Repeat this until you execute the following 5 commands.
- netsh winsock reset
- ipconfig /release
- netsh int ip reset
- ipconfig /renew
- ipconfig /flushdns
After performing all the commands successfully, close Command Prompt and restart your PC. After the restart, make sure you are connected to the Wi-Fi network and see if the internet is working.
Reinstall Windows
If you are struggling to fix your ASUS laptop’s Wi-Fi issues, you may have to reinstall Windows as a last resort. To find out how you can do this, check out the article “3 Ways You Can Reinstall Windows 10 & 11“.
Replace Network Adapter
If you are still unable to connect to Wi-Fi, it might be possible that the issue is with the hardware. You can get a USB Wi-Fi adapter and see if you can access the internet through it. If it works, then your Wi-Fi network card is malfunctioning and needs to be replaced with a new one.