How to Fix Low Wi-Fi Signal Strength Issue on Windows 10?

As we know, to install software completely, we need a high speed Wi-fi network. But if we cannot, then we often get annoyed. Wifi low signal strength can waste your time and efforts. So for your convenience, we are providing some of the useful methods to solve low Wifi signal strength issue on your Windows computer. If you are also facing this issue after an update or re-installation, then this post will guide you on how to fix low Wifi signal strength issue on your computer.

Most of the device users are using some or the other wireless technology to connect with other devices. All of the wireless technology comes with some limitation regarding the range and signal strength. So, you can be faced with something similar while connecting to a Wi-Fi network from your computer system. Usually, it may happen when you are doing an update or reinstallation for any program.

Causes of Low WI-Fi signal strength on Windows 10

It can be identified by just having a look at the signal bars in the Wi-Fi icon. Or you can do it by measuring the Wi-Fi strength. There could be hundreds of possibilities for this issue. But no need to worry, this post will help you to cover the most general situations that might benefit most of the people.

Methods to Fix Low Wi-Fi Signal Strength Issue on Windows 10

Method-1 Run Network Adapter Troubleshooter

One of the easiest and most straightforward methods to get rid with this situation is running Network Adapter Troubleshooter.

●       To start troubleshooting, right-click on the Wi-Fi icon from the system tray.

●       Then select Troubleshoot problems.

●       It will take a few seconds to run the troubleshooter.

●       Once it is done, it will show you all the problems with your network adapter.

●       Alongside, it will also solve them in the background, but again some problems will require manual action.

If the Network Adapter Troubleshooter was not able to identify and solve your problem, then you can use the next method.

Method-2 Use the Device Manager

●       To fix all of the hardware related issues, you need to use the Device Manager.

●       To do this, open the device manager, and then go to the under Network Adapters to find your Wi-Fi adapter.

●       Then right-click on it and then open Properties section.

●       Go to the under the driver tab to see all actions related to drivers.

●       You can also try to update or rollback the driver.

●       After that, if you issue has not resolved, then you can also disable and re-enable the device.

Method-3 Improve the WiFi Roaming Sensitivity

If you are trying to change the Wi-Fi reception and want to work on your Windows PC then you need to change the WiFi Roaming Sensitivity or Aggressiveness. Roaming Sensitivity is the rate at that your device selects and switches to the nearest available router point of access, will provide you a good speed signal. It is totally based on Wi-fi signal strength and speed quality – and not on the distance to the WiFi point.

Method-4 Wi-Fi Range

It is also possible that this has nothing to do with your hardware or drivers but rather the position of your computer system concerning the Wi-Fi router. It can also be possible that your physical location might be an issue for low Wi-fi signal strength.

John Morrison is a Microsoft Office expert and has been working in the technical industry since 2002. As a technical expert, John has written technical blogs, manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites such as office.com/setup.