Why does my Wi-Fi keep disconnecting?

If every device drops, focus on the router or provider; if only one drops, focus on that device.

Check whether every device drops or just one; that tells you whether to troubleshoot the router or the device.

Why Wi-Fi keeps dropping

Dropouts usually come from one of four places: a tired or overheating router, interference from neighboring networks, simple distance, or one device whose own Wi-Fi is flaky or power-saving too aggressively. The pattern tells you which — if everything drops at once, suspect the router or your provider; if only one gadget drops, suspect the gadget.

What to do, step by step

1. Restart the modem and router properly: unplug both, wait 30 seconds, plug the modem in first, let it settle, then the router.
2. Check the router’s home: vents clear, not stacked on other hot electronics, not baking in a sunny window.
3. Update the router’s software through its app or settings page — makers fix dropout bugs in these updates.
4. On the device that drops, forget the network and join it again fresh, and install any waiting system updates.
5. Try the other band: 5 GHz for nearby rooms, 2.4 GHz for farther ones. Evening-only drops often mean crowded channels from neighbors.
6. Call your provider if everything still drops, and tell them when it happens. Failing lines and connectors outdoors are common — and only they can fix those.