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How to Forget and Rejoin a Wi-Fi Network in Windows 11

Remove saved Wi-Fi settings and connect again from scratch.

Quick Answer

Open Settings → Network & internet → Wi-Fi → Manage known networks, choose the network, click Forget, then reconnect.

Step by Step

  1. Determine whether the problem affects one device or every device on the network.
  2. Open Settings → Network & internet → Wi-Fi → Manage known networks, choose the network, click Forget, then reconnect.
  3. Change one setting or component at a time and test again.
  4. Record existing router/network settings before changing passwords, DNS, addressing, or advanced configuration.

If That Doesn't Work

  • Router menus, indicator lights, and terminology vary by manufacturer and internet provider.
  • Avoid factory-resetting a modem/router unless you know how it is provisioned and have the information needed to restore the connection.