Network · medium

How to fixWLAN-LIMITED

Limited network connection

What this error means

Limited network connection is a medium-severity network adapter issue. There is a yellow triangle with an exclamation mark on the Wi-Fi icon. The usual suspects are IP address conflict (multiple devices have the same IP) and the DHCP server in the router is stuck. The steps below are ordered to resolve this efficiently.

Before you begin

Save open work and back up important files. Note any recent driver or hardware changes. If Windows cannot start, use the startup guide first.

Work through these checks

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01Use the command to renew the IP address (release/renew)

Use the command to renew the IP address (release/renew).

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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02Disconnect all users from Wi-Fi and restart the router

Disconnect all users from Wi-Fi and restart the router.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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Possible causes

  • IP address conflict (multiple devices have the same IP)
  • The DHCP server in the router is stuck