WiFi connection is essential in all modern laptops. HP laptops normally have fast connectivity and improved WiFi cards. However, there are times when the laptop’s WiFi doesn’t work, disconnects, isn’t found, or turns off.
If your HP laptop’s WiFi keeps disconnecting, it could be a software error or a faulty WLAN card. Try updating your laptop or replacing the WLAN card to re-establish a connection. If neither of these options works, you may have corroded wires or a weak WiFi signal.
This article will explain how to repair your HP laptop if it doesn’t connect to your home network or others. We’ll also show you how to fix your laptop’s software and hardware to re-establish a strong connection.
HP Laptop Not Finding WiFi
When your HP laptop doesn’t connect to WiFi, it’s most likely because airplane mode is enabled or there are outdated drivers. Users may inadvertently activate their airplane mode, which prevents the laptop from searching for networks.
Check that your computer’s settings have the airplane mode turned off.
If you’re traveling, you can also re-enable WiFi by clicking on it without deactivating airplane mode. If your WiFi is still not working, consider updating the firmware on your laptop.
Driver updates contain bug fixes that allow your laptop to operate at peak performance. You should never ignore these updates, and if you have, this could be why your WiFi connection is failing.
If you have Windows, search for “Check for updates” in the search bar to update your drivers. When you select it, it’ll display the necessary updates. It’s best to install all of them. But if you only want to repair your connection, download the wireless adapter driver.
As a workaround, HP recommends changing your network settings.
How To Change Your Network Settings Using the Command Prompt
The command prompt is a program that runs scripts and batch files to carry out tasks. This program handles advanced troubleshooting and administrative tasks. Changing your network settings in the command prompt is the most effective way to get your laptop to find WiFi other than making hardware changes.
To modify these settings in the command processor, do the following:
- Look for “Create a restore point” in Windows.
- Select the “System Properties” tab.
- Click the “Create” button.
- Create the restore point by giving it a name.
- Look up the term “Command Prompt.”
- Right-click and select “Command Prompt.” Run the program with administrative privileges.
- Enter “netsh int tcp set heuristics disabled.”
- Enter “netsh int tcp set global autotuninglevel=disabled” into the command line.
- Finally, type “netsh int tcp set global rss=enabled.”
- To view the TCP settings, “netsh int tcp show global” is the command to use.
- Except for “Receive-Side Scaling State,” ensure that all settings are disabled.
HP Laptop Won’t Connect to Any WiFi
If your computer detects WiFi networks but you can’t connect to any of them, launch the troubleshooting wizard for your network adapter. There are software bugs that prevent Internet connections from working, and the wizard will locate and remove these malicious files.
To run the troubleshooter on your network, follow these steps:
- Right-click the WiFi symbol and select Properties.
- Choose “Troubleshoot problems.”
- Select “WiFi” as the network adapter to be diagnosed.
- Take the troubleshooter’s advice.
How To Forget a WiFi Network
If no issues are found, try forgetting your WiFi networks to re-establish a connection. When your computer attempts to load an older version of your network, a link to the current version is hampered. When you forget the network, it connects to the most recent version when requested.
To forget about your laptop’s WiFi networks:
- At the bottom right, click the network icon.
- Choose “Network and Settings.”
- Select “Manage WiFi settings.”
- Select the network you want to delete and press the “Forget” button.
After that, see if you can connect to any of the networks that appear.
HP Laptop Keeps Turning Off WiFi
Reset the network adapters on your HP laptop if it keeps turning WiFi off.
To accomplish this, follow these steps:
- Look up “Device Manager.”
- Open the network adapter’s drop-down menu.
- Select the appropriate WiFi adapters by right-clicking them.
- Hit “Uninstall.”
- Start your computer again.
In most cases, the drivers will automatically reinstall and reset themselves. If this doesn’t happen, download and manually install the WiFi drivers for your HP model.
Assuming your laptop frequently disconnects, use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to your router long enough to install the drivers.
How To Disable Hotkeys
If this method fails, some users have found that disabling the hotkeys solves the problem.
To disable hotkeys, follow these steps:
- To open the run box, press and hold the Windows and R buttons at the same time.
- Enter “Gpedit.msc.”
- Press the Enter key.
- Choose “User Configuration.”
- Select “Administrative templates” from the User Configuration file.
- Select “Windows Components” from the drop-down menu.
- Select File Explorer. In the right panel, you should see a feature labeled Turn Off Windows + X hotkeys.
- To disable hotkeys, select the option.
- Click the “Apply” button on the left.
HP Laptop Keeps Getting Kicked Off WiFi
Is your HP laptop constantly being kicked off the WiFi? If so, the network is most likely insufficient to support your online needs. Instead, connect to another network with a stronger signal.
If you don’t think the network is the issue, try updating the drivers. As previously stated, you can do this by searching for updates natively. To download the recommended software, you’ll, of course, require a WiFi connection.
HP Laptop WiFi Keeps Dropping Out
When your WiFi keeps dropping out, the problem is usually with the network’s router, not with your HP laptop. If you’re at home, try resetting your router to see if that makes a difference. If not, your laptop’s WiFi may be disabled because of a power setting.
Some power profiles will disable your WiFi connection to save energy.
To disable this feature in Windows, follow these steps:
- Navigate to “Device Manager.”
- Select the WiFi drivers from the network adapter drop-down menu.
- Select the appropriate driver by right-clicking it.
- Select “Properties.”
- Uncheck the box that allows your laptop to turn off this device.
HP Laptop Not Connecting to 5Ghz WiFi
A laptop that cannot connect to a 5GHz network uses outdated drivers or has an incompatible WLAN card.
If you’ve already updated all of your network drivers, consider replacing it with a more advanced card using the steps below:
- Take the laptop battery out.
- Remove the back cover using your fingers or a flat-head screwdriver to pry it out.
- Using small needle-nose pliers or tweezers, carefully disconnect the two wireless antenna cables from the WLAN card.
- To release the card, simultaneously push the metal arms outward.
- To remove it, gently pull it away from you.
- Align the replacement with the receptacles on the board.
- To lock the arms, press the card down.
- Reattach the two cables.
If you don’t want to buy a new card, you can install a less expensive WiFi dongle instead. A WiFi dongle is a USB drive that acts as a modem, connecting your laptop to the Internet.
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Depending on the dongle you select, it may enable your laptop to connect to faster networks. There are also 5Ghz dongles available to assist your HP device in finding these networks.
HP Laptop WiFi Is Not Turning On
When the WiFi on your HP laptop doesn’t turn on, we recommend performing a system restore on your computer. It’ll refresh your system files and settings to a time when the WiFi was working correctly on your computer, without affecting your files.
Here’s how to restore your system:
- In the Windows search box, type recovery and press Enter.
- Click “Open System Restore” in the Recovery menu.
- Select “Choose a different restore point.”
- Select the checkbox next to “Show more restore points.” You should see a list of points that have been saved.
- Choose the most recent recovery file.
- Press the “Next” button. If you’ve finished the wizard, click “Finish.”
- Check to see if you can now activate WiFi on your computer.
If your WiFi still doesn’t work after that, you may have a problem with your WLAN card and need to replace it.
Final Thoughts
A WiFi connection is required for the most basic computer functions, such as video streaming and web browsing. When your laptop isn’t connected, you must pause both your productivity and entertainment. Fortunately, you can resolve most WiFi issues with software updates.
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However, if the solutions in this guide don’t solve your connection issue, your laptop could have a deeper problem.
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