Question WiFi disconnects from my PC only; other devices stay connected. Requires manual router restart to reconnect.

[Adam576]

This issue occurs mainly once a day, but rarely it can be weeks before it happens again. My WiFi frequently disconnects from my PC only, and when I try to reconnect, it displays messages like "No internet, secured." or "Can't connect to this network." The only temporary solution I have found is to restart the router, but the problem resurfaces soon after. All other devices on the network are completely fine. It feels like there is a data limit, but there isn't.

I have tried various troubleshooting steps, such as using command prompt commands like netsh winsock reset, network reset, forget WiFi, searching the internet for solutions, purchasing new internet adapters, setting a static IP and DNS server manually, performing a complete reset of my PC, and upgrading to Windows 11. I have also followed tutorials on modifying settings in regedit and services.

I am using the BTHub5 router, and I'm currently on Windows 11, utilizing a 5GHz connection. Specifically, I am using the wireless mode of 802.11a/n/ac.

It's worth mentioning that I did not always experience this issue. It started occurring approximately 4-5 months ago. Initially, the problem would come and go sporadically. However, recently it has been persisting for a few weeks. I must say that the 5GHz frequency might be related to this issue, as I switched back to the 2.4GHz mode and was able to connect. I do not use the 2.4GHz mode for my PC due to frequent drops, disconnections, interference, and overall slow WiFi.

 

[JohnMGotts]

Because the distance limit of the 5Ghz band is shorter than the 2.4, try using that band instead. If you are getting disconnects on that band, trying using a different channel in the router for that band.

 

[Adam576]

Because the distance limit of the 5Ghz band is shorter than the 2.4, try using that band instead. If you are getting disconnects on that band, trying using a different channel in the router for that band.

I don't believe distance is the issue. I have a constant stable connection using 5Ghz. It's hard to explain, but my internet could stay connected for months at a time without disconnecting. This issue I'm having comes and goes. Whenever it happens I don't get frequent disconnecting in a day, or unstable connection. It only happens once in a day. When it happens It's not possible to connect back, unless I manually restart the router. After restarting, everything will go back to normal, no more disconnecting for another 24 hours. It's almost like a pattern. It's only after so much time this issue occurs again. But in the span of that time, my connection is perfect.

It almost feels like I'm reaching a data limit or I can only use so much wifi in a day, and the only way to reset that limit is by restarting the router. This is just an example of what it feels like. I checked the router settings to see if any child lock for the internet may have been turned on, and there isn't.

As I said, it's almost a pattern. I can sometimes predict the next day which time it will turn off.
I don't know much about this, but could it have to do with my lease renewing or expiring? Because something definitely changes for this issue to occur.

 

[JohnMGotts]

I guess my biggest question is why your 2.4 has so many issues. If that is the case, the first thing I would do is change that channel and leave it running on the 2.4 as a test.
You could also change the 5Ghz channel and see if there is a change. Almost sounds like external interference or channel crowding. Lease issues are not a cause.

 

[Adam576]

I guess my biggest question is why your 2.4 has so many issues. If that is the case, the first thing I would do is change that channel and leave it running on the 2.4 as a test.
You could also change the 5Ghz channel and see if there is a change. Almost sounds like external interference or channel crowding. Lease issues are not a cause.

It's been quite a few days now, and I haven't had the issue. I changed the 5Ghz channel like you said, and set up a static IP again. I think last time I set up the static IP, I did it incorrectly. Thanks for the help and information!