Windows 10: WLAN does not work

If the WLAN on your Windows 10 PC does not work, this does not necessarily have to be due to a defect. Often the cause of the WLAN problems is namely due to incorrect settings, which you can fix yourself.

This helps if the Windows 10 WLAN does not work

If you have problems connecting to the WLAN on your computer, this can have various causes. Often, just rebooting the router helps to get the WLAN working again. Also make sure that the WLAN function of the router is activated. If the problem occurs even though the WLAN is enabled on the router, incorrect settings are usually the trigger.

1. So it may be that the network adapter is disabled. To check this, please open the device manager, search for your WLAN adapter under "Network adapter" and right-click on it to select "Enable".
2. If the cause is not the adapter, please check the WLAN drivers in the device manager. To do this, double-click on the name of the network adapter and click "Update driver" in the "Drivers" tab in the window that opens.

How to reset the WLAN in Windows 10

If the problem persists, so that no access to the Internet is possible, it may help to reset the WLAN network. This will delete the WLAN that is not working and it will have to be set up again. To reset a WLAN network, first open the settings by tapping the gear icon in the start menu. Then navigate to "Network and Internet" > "WLAN" > "Manage known networks", select your WLAN network and click on "Do not save".