Your Chromebook WiFi keeps disconnecting
Restart your Chromebook first. Then forget the WiFi network and reconnect to it. Weak signal is the most common cause — try moving closer to the router.
WiFi dropping happens because of weak signal, corrupted WiFi settings, or the router needs a restart. Forgetting the WiFi and reconnecting fixes most problems. You can also move closer to the router to see if it's just a signal issue.
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⏱ 15-20 minutes
Beginner
⚡ Before you start
- ✓Do your phone or other devices stay connected to the same WiFi? If yes, it's your Chromebook. If everything drops, it's the router.
- ✓Is your Chromebook close to the router? Even moving 5 feet closer can make a difference.
- ✓When was the last time you restarted the router? Routers just need a quick reset.
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Assuming the Chromebook is broken when it can just be weak signal — move closer to the router first
- Restarting the Chromebook repeatedly instead of the router — the router is the problem half the time
- Not checking if other devices work fine — that's the quickest way to know if it's your device or your router
Signs you need professional help
- All your devices drop WiFi — call your internet company to check for network problems. Only your Chromebook drops WiFi even though other devices work fine and you've tried everything — the WiFi hardware may be failing.
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