Nothing is easier than deactivating or activating the WiFi adapter under Windows 11, 10, ... etc. and MS Server 2022, 2019, ...!
1.) ... deactivate WiFi via network adapter!
2.) ... deactivate / activate WiFi via the device manager!
3.) ... Other tips worth knowing about WiFi and similar things on Windows 11!
Here are two solutions, pick the most convenient one!
1.) Deactivate WiFi via network adapter / network connections on Windows!
1. Start the run dialog [Windows + R]2. Use the command ncpa.cpl
3. Select the WiFi adapter and click on "Deactivate network device"
4. If necessary, activate the WiFi adapter again with a right-click
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(Image-1) Deactivate / activate WiFi adapter on Windows 11, 10, ...! |
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2.) Deactivate / activate WiFi via Windows 11, 10, ... etc. device manager!
1. Start the device manager with devmgmt.msc
3. Unfold / open network adapter
3. Right-click on the WiFi adapter and simply deactivate it and reactivate it if necessary
(... see Image-2 Point 1 and / to 4)
(Image-2) Deactivate WiFi adapter device and activate it in the device manager! |
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3.) ... Other tips worth knowing about WiFi and similar things on Windows 11!
Wi-Fi is very common, especially on mobile Windows operating systems, here is more information that might help you get more out of Wi-Fi!