{"id":133693,"date":"2024-09-19T06:00:26","date_gmt":"2024-09-19T10:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=133693"},"modified":"2024-09-19T11:54:23","modified_gmt":"2024-09-19T15:54:23","slug":"disable-wifi-ethernet-adapter-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/disable-wifi-ethernet-adapter-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"How to disable Wi-Fi or Ethernet network adapter on Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"sum\">\n<li>On Windows 11, open <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Network &amp; internet<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Advanced network settings<\/strong>, click the &#8220;<strong>Disable&#8221;<\/strong> button\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">to disable the network adapter or click the &#8220;<strong>Enable&#8221;\u00a0<\/strong>button to re-enable it<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li>Alternatively, you can also use Device Manager and Control Panel.<\/li>\n<li>If you want to use commands, you can manage Wi-Fi and Ethernet adapters through Command Prompt and PowerShell.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-11\">Windows 11<\/a> makes enabling or disabling network adapters (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) from the Settings app easy. However, you can also use Control Panel, Device Manager, Command Prompt, and PowerShell to complete this configuration.<\/p>\n<p>Although you rarely have to manage the state of the network adapter, sometimes you may need to turn it on and off to <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/fix-wifi-problems-windows-11\/\">troubleshoot connection issues<\/a>, or some other times, you may want to\u00a0disable the ones you don&#8217;t use for better organization, security, or save energy.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever the reason, you can manage your computer&#8217;s network adapter from the Settings app, Device Manager, Control Panel, Command Prompt, and even through PowerShell.<\/p>\n<p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/how-to\">guide<\/a>, I will explain the enable or disable network adapters on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"toc\">\n<li><a href=\"#disable_network_settings_windows11\">Disable network adapter on Windows 11<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#disable_network_devicemanager_windows11\">Disable network adapter from Device Manager<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#disable_network_cp_windows11\">Disable network adapter from Control Panel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#disable_network_cmd_windows11\">Disable network adapter from Command Prompt<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#disable_network_powershell_windows11\">Disable network adapter from PowerShell<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"disable_network_settings_windows11\">Disable network adapter on Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>To disable a Wi-Fi or Ethernet network adapter on Windows 11, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong> on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Network &amp; internet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Advanced network settings<\/strong> tab on the right side.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-172560\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/advacned-network-settings-windows-11.webp?resize=827%2C420&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 advanced network settings\" width=\"827\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/advacned-network-settings-windows-11.webp?w=951&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 951w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/advacned-network-settings-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C152&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/advacned-network-settings-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C76&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Under the &#8220;Network adapters&#8221; section, click the <strong>Disable<\/strong> button to turn off the Wi-Fi or Ethernet network adapter on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-172561\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/windows-11-settings-disable-network-adapter.webp?resize=827%2C454&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 disable network adapter\" width=\"827\" height=\"454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/windows-11-settings-disable-network-adapter.webp?w=951&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 951w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/windows-11-settings-disable-network-adapter.webp?resize=300%2C165&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/windows-11-settings-disable-network-adapter.webp?resize=150%2C82&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The network adapter will disable once you complete the steps, and connections won&#8217;t be allowed. If you are troubleshooting a connection problem, you can use the steps below to re-enable it.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Windows 11: Enable or disable WiFi and Ethernet network adapters\" width=\"827\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PjHu2FFOG8E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Enable network adapter<\/h3>\n<p>To enable a network\u00a0 adapter on Windows 11, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Network &amp; internet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Advanced network settings<\/strong> tab on the right side.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-172560\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/advacned-network-settings-windows-11.webp?resize=827%2C420&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 advanced network settings\" width=\"827\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/advacned-network-settings-windows-11.webp?w=951&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 951w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/advacned-network-settings-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C152&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/advacned-network-settings-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C76&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Under the &#8220;Network adapters&#8221; section, click the <strong>Enable<\/strong> button to turn on the Wi-Fi or Ethernet network adapter on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-172559\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/windows-11-settings-enable-network-adapter.webp?resize=827%2C454&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 enable network adapter\" width=\"827\" height=\"454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/windows-11-settings-enable-network-adapter.webp?w=951&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 951w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/windows-11-settings-enable-network-adapter.webp?resize=300%2C165&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/windows-11-settings-enable-network-adapter.webp?resize=150%2C82&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, the wireless or wired network adapter will enable it to begin accepting connections on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"disable_network_devicemanager_windows11\">Disable network adapter from Device Manager<\/h2>\n<p>To enable or disable a network adapter from Device Manager on Windows 11, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for<strong> Device Manager<\/strong> and click the top result to open the app.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open the Network adapters category.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Turn off the adapter) Right-click the network adapter and select the <strong>Disable device<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-172562\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/device-manager-disalbe-network-adapter.webp?resize=827%2C459&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Device Manager disable network\" width=\"827\" height=\"459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/device-manager-disalbe-network-adapter.webp?w=830&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/device-manager-disalbe-network-adapter.webp?resize=300%2C167&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/device-manager-disalbe-network-adapter.webp?resize=150%2C83&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Yes<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Turn on the adapter) Right-click the network adapter and select the <strong>Enable device<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-172564\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/device-manager-enable-network-adapter.webp?resize=827%2C461&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Device Manager enable network\" width=\"827\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/device-manager-enable-network-adapter.webp?w=832&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 832w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/device-manager-enable-network-adapter.webp?resize=300%2C167&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/device-manager-enable-network-adapter.webp?resize=150%2C84&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the network interface will change its state, depending on you configuration.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"disable_network_cp_windows11\">Disable network adapter from Control Panel<\/h2>\n<p>To disable a network adapter through the Control Panel, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for<strong> Control Panel<\/strong> and click the top result to open the app.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Network &amp; Internet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on<strong> Network and Sharing Center<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Change adapter settings&#8221;<\/strong> option from the left pane.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-172566\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/windows-11-cp-change-adapter-settings.webp?resize=827%2C360&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Control Panel Change adapter settings\" width=\"827\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/windows-11-cp-change-adapter-settings.webp?w=897&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 897w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/windows-11-cp-change-adapter-settings.webp?resize=300%2C130&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/windows-11-cp-change-adapter-settings.webp?resize=150%2C65&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the Ethernet or Wi-Fi adapter and choose the <strong>&#8220;Disable this network device&#8221;<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-172567\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/control-panel-disable-network-wifi-ethernet.webp?resize=827%2C437&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Disable this network device\" width=\"827\" height=\"437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/control-panel-disable-network-wifi-ethernet.webp?w=899&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 899w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/control-panel-disable-network-wifi-ethernet.webp?resize=300%2C159&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/control-panel-disable-network-wifi-ethernet.webp?resize=150%2C79&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick tip:<\/strong> You can also right-click the adapter and choose the <strong>&#8220;Disable&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, the network adapter will turn off on your computer.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"enable_network_settings_windows11\">Enable adapter from Control Panel<\/h3>\n<p>To re-enable a network adapter through the Control Panel, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for<strong> Control Panel<\/strong> and click the top result to open the app.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Network &amp; Internet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on<strong> Network and Sharing Center<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Change adapter settings&#8221;<\/strong> option from the left pane.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-172566\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/windows-11-cp-change-adapter-settings.webp?resize=827%2C360&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Control Panel Change adapter settings\" width=\"827\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/windows-11-cp-change-adapter-settings.webp?w=897&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 897w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/windows-11-cp-change-adapter-settings.webp?resize=300%2C130&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/windows-11-cp-change-adapter-settings.webp?resize=150%2C65&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the Ethernet or Wi-Fi adapter and choose the <strong>&#8220;Enable this network device&#8221;<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-172568\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/control-panel-enable-network-adapter.webp?resize=827%2C438&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Enable this network device\" width=\"827\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/control-panel-enable-network-adapter.webp?w=900&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/control-panel-enable-network-adapter.webp?resize=300%2C159&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/control-panel-enable-network-adapter.webp?resize=150%2C80&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick tip:<\/strong> You can also right-click the adapter and choose the <strong>&#8220;Enable&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the network adapter will be enabled on your device.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"disable_network_cmd_windows11\">Disable network adapter from Command Prompt<\/h2>\n<p>To disable a network adapter through Command Prompt, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for<strong> Command Prompt <\/strong>(or<strong> Terminal<\/strong>), right-click the top result, and select the <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to confirm the network adapter name and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>netsh interface show interface<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to disable the Wi-Fi or Ethernet adapter and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>netsh interface set interface <strong>\"ADATPER-NAME\"<\/strong> disable<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-172570\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cmd-netsh-disalbe-network-adapter.webp?resize=827%2C468&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Command Prompt disable network adapter\" width=\"827\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cmd-netsh-disalbe-network-adapter.webp?w=848&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 848w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cmd-netsh-disalbe-network-adapter.webp?resize=300%2C170&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cmd-netsh-disalbe-network-adapter.webp?resize=150%2C85&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the command, make sure to change <strong>&#8220;ADATPER-NAME&#8221;<\/strong> to the actual name of your adapter to disable it.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, the command will disable the specified Wi-Fi or Ethernet adapter.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"enable_network_settings_windows11\">Enable adapter from Command Prompt<\/h3>\n<p>To turn on a network adapter through Command Prompt, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for<strong> Command Prompt <\/strong>(or<strong> Terminal<\/strong>), right-click the top result, and select the <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to confirm the network adapter name and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>netsh interface show interface<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to disable the Wi-Fi or Ethernet adapter and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>netsh interface set interface <strong>\"ADATPER-NAME\"<\/strong> enable<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-172571\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cmd-netsh-enable-network-adapter.webp?resize=827%2C468&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Command Prompt enable network adapter\" width=\"827\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cmd-netsh-enable-network-adapter.webp?w=848&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 848w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cmd-netsh-enable-network-adapter.webp?resize=300%2C170&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cmd-netsh-enable-network-adapter.webp?resize=150%2C85&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the command, make sure to change <strong>&#8220;ADATPER-NAME&#8221;<\/strong> to the actual name of your adapter to enable it.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the command will enable the specified network adapter.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"disable_network_powershell_windows11\">Disable network adapter from PowerShell<\/h2>\n<p>To disable a network adapter through PowerShell, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for<strong> PowerShell <\/strong>(or<strong> Terminal<\/strong>), right-click the top result, and select the <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to confirm the network adapter name and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>Get-NetAdapter | format-list -Property Name<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to disable the Wi-Fi or Ethernet adapter and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>Disable-NetAdapter -Name <strong>\"ADATPER-NAME\"<\/strong> -Confirm:$false<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-172572\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/powershell-disable-network-adapter.webp?resize=827%2C468&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"PowerShell disable network adapter command\" width=\"827\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/powershell-disable-network-adapter.webp?w=848&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 848w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/powershell-disable-network-adapter.webp?resize=300%2C170&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/powershell-disable-network-adapter.webp?resize=150%2C85&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the command, make sure to 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loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-172573\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/powershell-enable-network-adapter.webp?resize=827%2C468&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"PowerShell enable network adapter command\" width=\"827\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/powershell-enable-network-adapter.webp?w=848&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 848w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/powershell-enable-network-adapter.webp?resize=300%2C170&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/powershell-enable-network-adapter.webp?resize=150%2C85&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the command, make sure to change <strong>&#8220;ADATPER-NAME&#8221;<\/strong> to the 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