Summary

Is your Windows unit not connecting to your phone’s hotspot?

Or does it consistently disconnect after you connect it?

Don’t worry; we have some easy and simple fixes to help you address this problem.

Person pressing the button on the Solis Lite Mobile Wifi Hotspot.

Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek

Double-check that you haven’t accidentally activated airplane mode when enabling the mobile hotspot.

Also, verify that your internet package hasn’t expired.

If the limit is reached, disconnect some of the other devices.

Removing data usage restrictions on an Android smartphone.

Limited connection bandwidth can also contribute to connectivity issues.

This is useful when your data plan is limited.

Therefore, ensure that you haven’t set any limits.

Opening properties of a network on Windows.

Alternatively, tap and hold the hotspot button to pop swing open the hotspot tweaks.

Here, increase the data limit or remove it altogether.

Some smartphones might not support setting data limits, or the steps to access these prefs may vary.

Unchecking the ‘connect automatically when in range’ option in the Windows Settings app.

If you don’t find them on your phone, refer to the manufacturer’s website for instructions.

Here, uncheck the box beside “Connect Automatically When in Range.”

Repeat these steps for all other connections that have this permission.

Running the network and internet troubleshooter in the Windows Settings app.

Sometimes, it may prompt you to take manual steps to fix the problem.

Running this troubleshooter can potentially fix problems with your hotspot connection.

To run it, right-hit the Start button and open configs.

Updating a network adapter driver in the Device Manager on Windows.

Go to the “System” tab, then fire up the “Troubleshoot” parameters.

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Having outdated data pipe drivers can also interfere with the hotspot connection.

To eliminate this possibility, confirm your drivers are up-to-date.

Opening the ‘Manage Known Networks’ settings in the Windows Settings app.

To confirm that, visit your manufacturer’s website and download the latest web connection drivers.

If the file is in executable format, run it to install.

If a manual installation is required, right-poke the Start button andopen rig Manager.

Forgetting an old network in the Windows Settings app.

Then, hit “Manage Known Networks.”

Here, choose the “Forget” button next to each Wi-Fi online grid.

Then, set it up again from scratch.

Connect a Wi-Fi Network on Windows.

To do this, forget the web link using the steps outlined above.

Only proceed with a online grid reset as a final option.

Then, open “Advanced connection configs.”

Opening the advanced network settings on Windows.

Then, go to “online grid Reset” on the right.

After that, click “Reset Now,” and confirm your decision by clicking “Yes.”

After resetting, Windows may prompt you to power cycle your gadget.

Opening the network reset settings in the Windows Settings app.

Complete the restart, and Windows will automatically set up the latest drivers available for your machine.

Attempt to reconnect the hotspot connection; with luck, it should work now.

If the issue persists, proceed to the next step.

Resetting the network settings in the Windows Settings app.

Confirm this by connecting another PC or cellphone to the phone’s hotspot.

If other devices fail to connect, the problem likely lies with your phone.

In this case, consider having your phone inspected for potential issues.

If these solutions aren’t successful,explore wired tethering options to get online.