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Wi-Fi Woes? How to Fix Connectivity Issues Fast

October 13, 2025by Levit8 IT Solutions

First Checks

Toggle Airplane mode off, Wi-Fi on.
Try another site/app (to rule out one service).
If on VPN, disconnect and test raw internet first.

Windows Quick Fixes

1. Forget & rejoin the network (Settings → Network & Internet → Wi-Fi).

2. Network reset: Settings → Network reset (requires reboot).

3. Refresh IP/DNS (run Command Prompt as admin):

ipconfig /flushdns

ipconfig /release

ipconfig /renew

4. Update Wi-Fi adapter driver via Device Manager.

macOS Quick Fixes

Turn Wi-Fi off/on; forget and rejoin.
In Network settings, move your corporate SSID higher in the Preferred Networks list.
Renew DHCP lease.

VPN Tips

Open VPN client after you have stable Wi-Fi.
If split-tunneling/policy routes are enforced, some sites only work on VPN—check company policy.

When to Call IT

Constant drops for all users (likely AP or controller issue).
You can connect but no DNS resolution or captive portal anomalies.

Persistent drops? Levit8 can survey and optimize Wi-Fi (coverage, channel plans, guest/corporate VLANs) and streamline VPN access

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