How To Fix Nintendo Switch Wifi Keeps Disconnecting | Easy Solutions
If your Nintendo Switch wifi keeps disconnecting, the likely reason for it may be superficial. Wireless connectivity issues on Switch are easily fixable so you may be able to fix yours quickly. In this troubleshooting article, we’ll show you the common reasons for wifi problems on Switch as well as the easy solutions that you can do.
Common causes why wifi is disconnecting on Nintendo Switch
There are a number of possible factors that can cause wifi issues on this console. Find out what are the things that you may have to check to fix your own wifi problem.
Random console bug.
Wifi problems on Nintendo Switch are typically temporary and disappear on their own. Unless the root cause is bad hardware or something that lies in your network equipment or internet service, a simple restart may be enough to fix a problem.
Connectivity-related glitches may appear from time to time and they can be expected especially in a wireless setup.
If your wifi continues to drop after restarting your console though, the cause may be something else entirely.
Internet is slow.
One other reason for wifi troubles in Nintendo Switch is slow internet connection. While some games can work fine when your internet is not fast, others may require a decent minimum speed. For instance, Animal Crossing New Horizons can work perfectly fine even if you only have 1Mbps but Fortnite may require at least 5Mbps download speed.
There are other factors to consider aside from download speed when gaming like latency (ping) and hardware compatibility (FPS). If you are getting the minimum download speed but your online game experience is choppy, laggy, or intermittent, you may need to look deeper into other possible causes.
If you suspect that you have a local network-specific issue, you may need to troubleshoot your router or network. Contact your Internet Service Provider if you need assistance in checking your home network.
Wifi signal interference.
Home wifi signal can be affected by a number of factors. Other wireless devices that broadcasts in the same frequency as your router may affect how your home wifi performs.
In other cases, wifi signal may be interrupted by physical objects like thick, steel-reinforced walls, glass, or metal.
The distance of your Switch from the router can also be considered. Routers are generally effective only within a 30-foot radius. This radius can even get shorter if there are objects between your console and router. Try moving to the same room where your router is located and see if that will fix your wifi issue.
Unresponsive networking equipment.
Modems, routers, hubs, switches, and other network equipment you’re using may become unresponsive or may encounter an error. Make sure that you refresh your home network equipment when troubleshooting any wifi issue on your Switch.
Hardware malfunction.
In some rare situations, wifi issues are caused by bad hardware or hardware fault. Unless your Switch had been damaged physically (like when it’s dropped accidentally), the chance of your Switch having a wifi issue due to hardware is very slim. Still, you should consider having your console repaired or checked by Nintendo if all the software troubleshooting in this guide fails to fix it.
How to fix Nintendo Switch wifi keeps disconnecting
What to do if your Nintendo Switch wifi still keeps disconnecting: Repair
If none of the solutions in this guide has helped and you are positive that your home wifi is working and stable, the problem might be caused by a fault in the hardware. Visit your local Nintendo store or contact their support for help in setting up repair.
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