There are few things more frustrating than having no network connectivity when you really need it. One of the most annoying indicators of this is the Windows “problem with wireless adapter or access point” error message, largely because it doesn’t give users a clear place to start troubleshooting.
How to Fix Wireless Adapter or Access Point Issue in Windows 10/11
While there are several specific causes for these types of connection errors, which you will need to determine through a systematic process of elimination, they generally involve issues with your operating system communicating with the access point, or issues with the access point presenting the network to client devices (such as your Windows device).
Most problems originate on the Windows desktop connection side and can be caused by many things: the software is misinterpreting the connection somehow, or hardware (e.g. the wireless card) is not enabled properly.
On the access point side, there are fewer problems because it is relatively simple compared to a desktop device. However, there can still be problems, for example if the network is not broadcasted properly.
