Windows 11: How to Enable/Disable the WiFi and Ethernet? | Fix Windows 11 Ethernet and WiFi Problems

A Plethora of times users disable and re-enable the Wi-Fi and Ethernet adapter if their device is facing some kind of Wi-Fi connection issue as this is a quick and easy fix to the problem. Sometimes you also may need to reset all network adapters to the factory settings.

This article will help you learn how to enable and disable the Wi-Fi and Ethernet adapter on your Windows 11 device and it will also teach you the way to reset it. Microsoft has made access to Windows settings very simple and straightforward in the new operating system. There are a few changes that you may experience compared to the Windows 10 operating system when you go through the Windows 11 settings.

Let us now explore the answers to your three main questions related to Wi-Fi and Ethernet adapters in a windows 11 device.

• How to Disable the Wi-Fi / Ethernet Adapter in Windows 11 Device?
• How do I Enable Wi-Fi and Ethernet Adapter in Windows 11?
• How to Reset the Wi-Fi and Ethernet Adapter in Windows 11 Device?

1) How to Disable the Wi-Fi / Ethernet Adapter in Windows 11 Device?

If you desire to disable the Wi-Fi or Ethernet adapter on your Windows 11 device you can simply follow the steps mentioned below-

• Click on the Start Button.
• Select open the settings menu.
• Now proceed to select the Network and Internet option present on the left pane.
• Then scroll down and click on the Advanced network settings tab.
• Click on the Disable button that is present next to the Wi-Fi option under the Network Adapters section available.
• Then similarly click on the Disable button to disable your Ethernet adapter as well.
• By following the above-mentioned steps you will have successfully disabled your Wi-Fi and Ethernet adapter on your Windows11 device.

2) How do I Enable Wi-Fi and Ethernet Adapter in Windows 11?

If you desire to enable the Wi-Fi or Ethernet adapter on your Windows11 device you can simply follow the steps mentioned below-

• Click the ( Win + I ) keys together. This will open the settings app or you can head to start and then select the settings option present.
• Click the Network and Internet option from the options present on the left pane.
• Scroll down and then proceed to click on the Advanced network settings tab
• Then follow by clicking on the Enable button next to the Wi-Fi option that is present under the network adapters section
• You can then follow the same steps and click on the enable button next to the Ethernet adapter option as well.

Also, See:

• Check Windows 11 Compatibility for your Device
• How to enable the Trusted Platform Module TPM to Install Windows 11 

3) How to Reset the Wi-Fi and Ethernet Adapter in Windows 11 Device?

If you happen to have a slow Wi-Fi connection or any other internet-related problems that you are facing on your Windows11 facing on your Windows 11 device then it may be best for you to reset your Wi-Fi network.

You can follow the below-mentioned steps to reset the Wi-Fi network adapter on your Windows 11 device-

• Go to start and open settings or you could simply open the application by pressing on the ( Win + I ) keys.
• Proceed to select the Network and Internet option available on the left pane
• Then click on the Advanced network settings tab to view all the network adapters
• Then click on the Network Reset option under the more settings section available
• Proceed to click on the Reset now button available that is present on the next page
• You will have to click on the Yes button in order to confirm and reset your network
• You can then restart your Windows 11 device to check if your internet issues have been resolved.

We hope we could help you resolve all the existing issues. Let us know in the comments if you have any queries or suggestions about the same.