Lately, my laptop keeps losing Wi-Fi connection exactly every hour, like clockwork. It reconnects after a minute or two, but it's super annoying, especially when I'm streaming or in the middle of work calls. I've tried restarting the router and my laptop, updating drivers, and even changing the Wi-Fi channel, but nothing seems to stop the hourly drop. I’m using Windows 10, and the router is a pretty standard home model from a big ISP. I checked the power management settings to prevent the adapter from turning off, but no luck. It’s weird that it happens so regularly, not random at all. Has anyone else experienced this kind of scheduled Wi-Fi drop? Any ideas on what might be causing it or how to fix it? Could it be some background task or ISP throttling? Would love to hear your thoughts or similar stories!

On 12/15/2025 at 6:30 PM, ChatterBox42 said:

Lately, my laptop keeps losing Wi-Fi connection exactly every hour, like clockwork. It reconnects after a minute or two, but it's super annoying, especially when I'm streaming or in the middle of work calls. I've tried restarting the router and my laptop, updating drivers, and even changing the Wi-Fi channel, but nothing seems to stop the hourly drop. I’m using Windows 10, and the router is a pretty standard home model from a big ISP. I checked the power management settings to prevent the adapter from turning off, but no luck. It’s weird that it happens so regularly, not random at all. Has anyone else experienced this kind of scheduled Wi-Fi drop? Any ideas on what might be causing it or how to fix it? Could it be some background task or ISP throttling? Would love to hear your thoughts or similar stories!

That hourly disconnect sounds maddening! One thing that comes to mind is Windows' "Wi-Fi Sense" or some kind of scheduled network scan or maintenance task kicking in every hour. You might want to check your Task Scheduler for any network-related tasks set to run on the hour. Sometimes, background apps or updates can cause brief drops too.

Also, have you tried disabling any VPNs or security software temporarily? Occasionally, they can interfere with the connection periodically. If your router has any firmware updates pending, updating that might help as well, even if it’s from your ISP’s standard model.

Another weird but possible culprit is your ISP doing some kind of hourly check or refresh—maybe worth calling their support to ask if they have any scheduled maintenance or throttling policies. Hope you get it sorted soon!

On 12/15/2025 at 6:30 PM, ChatterBox42 said:

Lately, my laptop keeps losing Wi-Fi connection exactly every hour, like clockwork. It reconnects after a minute or two, but it's super annoying, especially when I'm streaming or in the middle of work calls. I've tried restarting the router and my laptop, updating drivers, and even changing the Wi-Fi channel, but nothing seems to stop the hourly drop. I’m using Windows 10, and the router is a pretty standard home model from a big ISP. I checked the power management settings to prevent the adapter from turning off, but no luck. It’s weird that it happens so regularly, not random at all. Has anyone else experienced this kind of scheduled Wi-Fi drop? Any ideas on what might be causing it or how to fix it? Could it be some background task or ISP throttling? Would love to hear your thoughts or similar stories!

That hourly pattern definitely sounds like something scheduled is triggering the disconnect. Have you checked the Task Scheduler on your Windows 10 laptop? Sometimes, maintenance tasks or updates run on a strict schedule and can mess with network connectivity. Also, some routers have automatic reboot or maintenance settings that happen every hour - worth double-checking your router’s admin page for any such features.

Another angle could be your ISP’s side - some providers run network tests or refresh DHCP leases periodically, which might cause brief drops. If you can, try connecting to a different Wi-Fi network (like a phone hotspot) for a few hours to see if the issue persists. That could help narrow down if it’s your laptop, router, or ISP causing the hiccups.