{"id":24513,"date":"2022-06-08T20:56:54","date_gmt":"2022-06-08T15:26:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/?p=24513"},"modified":"2022-06-08T20:56:54","modified_gmt":"2022-06-08T15:26:54","slug":"fix-default-gateway-is-not-available-in-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/fix-default-gateway-is-not-available-in-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"Default Gateway is not available in Windows 11: How to Fix"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This guide will show you various methods to fix the &#8220;Default Gateway is not available&#8221; error on your Windows 11 PC. Most of you will be no stranger by now when it comes to getting bugged with network-related issues. From high ping to the internet not working along the expected lines, from intermittent internet to slow data exchange speed, there are a plethora of issues that you might have come across. To rectify these bugs, the first course of action usually involves taking the help of the Network Troubleshooter.<\/p>\n<p>While it is great in listing out the reason for the underlying issue, the same cannot be said for the implementation of the fixes. To further cement this statement, some users have voiced their concern that they got the Default gateway is not available error under the Problem found section, and as expected, the Status showed Not Fixed. If you are also in the same boat, then fret not. In this guide, we will make you aware of numerous methods to fix the &#8220;Default Gateway is not available&#8221; error on your Windows 11 PC.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6646bf180dde0\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #232323;color:#232323\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #232323;color:#232323\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6646bf180dde0\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/fix-default-gateway-is-not-available-in-windows-11\/#How_to_Fix_Default_Gateway_is_not_available_in_Windows_11\" title=\"How to Fix Default Gateway is not available in Windows 11\">How to Fix Default Gateway is not available in Windows 11<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/fix-default-gateway-is-not-available-in-windows-11\/#FIX_1_Change_Network_Adapter_Power_Management\" title=\"FIX 1: Change Network Adapter Power Management\">FIX 1: Change Network Adapter Power Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/fix-default-gateway-is-not-available-in-windows-11\/#FIX_2_Reset_IP_and_DNS\" title=\"FIX 2: Reset IP and DNS\">FIX 2: Reset IP and DNS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/fix-default-gateway-is-not-available-in-windows-11\/#FIX_3_Change_DNS_Address\" title=\"FIX 3: Change DNS Address\">FIX 3: Change DNS Address<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/fix-default-gateway-is-not-available-in-windows-11\/#FIX_4_Boot_to_Safe_Mode\" title=\"FIX 4: Boot to Safe Mode\">FIX 4: Boot to Safe Mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/fix-default-gateway-is-not-available-in-windows-11\/#FIX_5_Perform_a_Clean_Boot\" title=\"FIX 5: Perform a Clean Boot\">FIX 5: Perform a Clean Boot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/fix-default-gateway-is-not-available-in-windows-11\/#FIX_6_Change_Network_Drivers\" title=\"FIX 6: Change Network Drivers\">FIX 6: Change Network Drivers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix_Default_Gateway_is_not_available_in_Windows_11\"><\/span>How to Fix Default Gateway is not available in Windows 11<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24519\" src=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Default-Gateway-is-not-available-in-Windows-11.jpg\" alt=\"Default Gateway is not available\" width=\"760\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Default-Gateway-is-not-available-in-Windows-11.jpg 760w, https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Default-Gateway-is-not-available-in-Windows-11-300x166.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It is recommended that you try out each of the below-mentioned workarounds and then see which one spells out success for you. So with that in mind, let&#8217;s get started.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FIX_1_Change_Network_Adapter_Power_Management\"><\/span>FIX 1: Change Network Adapter Power Management<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you have put any battery restrictive measures in place which has a direct impact on the network, then it might create a few roadblocks in the data exchange process. Therefore, you should consider disabling all such stoppages, using the instructions given below.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Use the Windows+X shortcut keys and select Device Manager from the menu that appears.<\/li>\n<li>Then expand the Network Adapters section, right-click on your adapter, and select Properties.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24520\" src=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/network-driver-properties-Default-Gateway-is-not-available.jpg\" alt=\"Default Gateway is not available\" width=\"762\" height=\"381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/network-driver-properties-Default-Gateway-is-not-available.jpg 762w, https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/network-driver-properties-Default-Gateway-is-not-available-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 762px) 100vw, 762px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Now go to the Power Management tab and uncheck Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24521\" src=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/power-management-Default-Gateway-is-not-available.jpg\" alt=\"Default Gateway is not available\" width=\"491\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/power-management-Default-Gateway-is-not-available.jpg 491w, https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/power-management-Default-Gateway-is-not-available-252x300.jpg 252w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 491px) 100vw, 491px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Check if it fixes the &#8220;Default Gateway is not available&#8221; error on your Windows 11 PC.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FIX_2_Reset_IP_and_DNS\"><\/span>FIX 2: Reset IP and DNS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your next course of action should be to flush the internet protocol and Domain Name Server data. After that, you should instruct your PC to renew\/regenerate the new data and then put them to use. This usually comes in handy in case a lot of DNS cache has got accumulated over the due course of time or the said data gets corrupted.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Launch Command prompt as an administrator from the Start Menu.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24522\" src=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cmd-admin-Default-Gateway-is-not-available.jpg\" alt=\"Default Gateway is not available\" width=\"700\" height=\"658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cmd-admin-Default-Gateway-is-not-available.jpg 700w, https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cmd-admin-Default-Gateway-is-not-available-300x282.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Now type in the below command to release the currently stored DNS:\n<pre>ipconfig \/release<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li>Next up, use the below command to reset the network IP Address:\n<pre>netsh int ip reset<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li>After this, execute the below command to flush the current DNS:\n<pre>ipconfig \/flushdns<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li>Finally, renew the DNS via the following command:\n<pre>ipconfig \/renew<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li>Now restart your PC and check if it fixes the &#8220;Default Gateway is not available&#8221; error on your Windows 11 PC.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FIX_3_Change_DNS_Address\"><\/span>FIX 3: Change DNS Address<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your Internet Service Provider would have automatically assigned a Domain Name Server to your system. However, that isn\u2019t the only available DNS, you could also choose from third-party DNS such as the ones from Google and Cloudflare. Apart from providing a more secure data exchange platform, they are also more efficient in getting the job done. So let\u2019s opt for either of these two DNS and then test ou the results.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Bring up the Run dialog box via Windows R shortcut keys.<\/li>\n<li>Then type in the below command and hit Enter to open Network Connection\n<pre>ncpa.cpl<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li>Now right-click on your network and select Properties.<\/li>\n<li>Double-click on Internet Protocol Version 4 to open its Properties.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24523\" src=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/ipv4-Default-Gateway-is-not-available.png\" alt=\"Default Gateway is not available\" width=\"400\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/ipv4-Default-Gateway-is-not-available.png 400w, https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/ipv4-Default-Gateway-is-not-available-230x300.png 230w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>After that, select Use the following DNS Server Address and input the desired DNS Server Address from below-\n<pre><strong>Google<\/strong>\r\nPrimary: 8.8.8.8 \r\nSecondary: 8.8.4.4\r\n\r\n<strong>Cloudflare<\/strong>\r\nPrimary: 1.1.1.1 \r\nSecondary: 1.0.0.1<\/pre>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24524\" src=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/google-dns-Default-Gateway-is-not-available.png\" alt=\"Default Gateway is not available\" width=\"400\" height=\"454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/google-dns-Default-Gateway-is-not-available.png 400w, https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/google-dns-Default-Gateway-is-not-available-264x300.png 264w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Once you have entered the desired DNS server address, click OK.<\/li>\n<li>Now check if it fixes the &#8220;Default Gateway is not available&#8221; error on your Windows 11 PC.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FIX_4_Boot_to_Safe_Mode\"><\/span>FIX 4: Boot to Safe Mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In some instances, a third-party app might conflict with the normal data exchange process. The best way to verify and hence rectify this issue is to <a href=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/how-to-boot-windows-11-to-safe-mode-when-it-cannot-boot-to-os\">boot your PC to the Safe Mode.<\/a>\u00a0Doing so will disable all the third-party apps and give you the stock environment with just the system apps. If you are able to select multiple files in this mode, then the culprit is an app or software. Therefore, you should consider uninstalling the recently installed apps after which the issue first came to light. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Bring up the Run dialog box via Windows+R shortcut keys.<\/li>\n<li>Then type in the below command and hit Enter to open the System Configuration menu\n<pre>msconfig<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li>Now go to its Boot tab and checkmark Safe Mode under Boot Options.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24525\" src=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/safe-boot-Default-Gateway-is-not-available.jpg\" alt=\"Default Gateway is not available\" width=\"661\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/safe-boot-Default-Gateway-is-not-available.jpg 661w, https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/safe-boot-Default-Gateway-is-not-available-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 661px) 100vw, 661px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Finally, click OK followed by Restart in the confirmation dialog box.<\/li>\n<li>Your PC will now boot to Windows Recovery Environment.<\/li>\n<li>Go to Troubleshoot &gt; Advanced options &gt; Startup Settings &gt; Click Restart &gt; Press 4 to boot to Safe Mode.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24526\" src=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/safe-mode-Default-Gateway-is-not-available.png\" alt=\"Default Gateway is not available\" width=\"580\" height=\"574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/safe-mode-Default-Gateway-is-not-available.png 580w, https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/safe-mode-Default-Gateway-is-not-available-300x297.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Check if it fixes the &#8220;Default Gateway is not available&#8221; error on your Windows 11 PC. If it does, then one of the third-party apps is indeed the culprit.<\/li>\n<li>So boot your PC to the normal mode and then uninstall the recently installed apps after which you started facing the network issue.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FIX_5_Perform_a_Clean_Boot\"><\/span>FIX 5: Perform a Clean Boot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A third-party service could also create a few blockages in the OS&#8217;s network-related features. Therefore, you should consider disabling all the non-Microsoft-related services and then test out the results. Here\u2019s how it could be done-<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Head over to the Start Menu, search System Configuration, and open it.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Then go to the Services tab, checkmark Hide All Microsoft Services, and\u00a0click on the Disable All button.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24527\" src=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/disable-service-Default-Gateway-is-not-available.jpg\" alt=\"Default Gateway is not available\" width=\"661\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/disable-service-Default-Gateway-is-not-available.jpg 661w, https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/disable-service-Default-Gateway-is-not-available-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 661px) 100vw, 661px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Then go to the Startup tab and click on Open Task Manager.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24528\" src=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/open-task-manager-Default-Gateway-is-not-available.jpg\" alt=\"Default Gateway is not available\" width=\"658\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/open-task-manager-Default-Gateway-is-not-available.jpg 658w, https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/open-task-manager-Default-Gateway-is-not-available-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 658px) 100vw, 658px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Now select a process from the list and click Disable. Do so for all the running services.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24529\" src=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/disable-services-Default-Gateway-is-not-available.jpg\" alt=\"Default Gateway is not available\" width=\"802\" height=\"716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/disable-services-Default-Gateway-is-not-available.jpg 802w, https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/disable-services-Default-Gateway-is-not-available-300x268.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/disable-services-Default-Gateway-is-not-available-768x686.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 802px) 100vw, 802px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Once done, restart your PC and then check if it fixes the &#8220;Default Gateway is not available&#8221; error on your Windows 11 PC.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FIX_6_Change_Network_Drivers\"><\/span>FIX 6: Change Network Drivers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your system will use the network drivers that the OEM has put in place. However, in some cases, the default driver might get corrupted, and even updating them might not be enough. In such cases, you could switch over to another network driver, albeit from the same manufacturer. Here&#8217;s how-<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Right-click on the Start Menu and select Device Manager.<\/li>\n<li>Then expand the Network Adapters section and note down the manufacturer name, including whether it is 802.11 b\/g\/n [for 2.4 Ghz] or 802.11 a\/c [for 5Ghz].<\/li>\n<li>Now right-click on your adapter and select Update Driver.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24530\" src=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/update-driver-Default-Gateway-is-not-available.jpg\" alt=\"Default Gateway is not available\" width=\"753\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/update-driver-Default-Gateway-is-not-available.jpg 753w, https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/update-driver-Default-Gateway-is-not-available-300x134.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 753px) 100vw, 753px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>After that, select Browse my computer for driver.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24531\" src=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/browse-my-computer-Default-Gateway-is-not-available.jpg\" alt=\"Default Gateway is not available\" width=\"747\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/browse-my-computer-Default-Gateway-is-not-available.jpg 747w, https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/browse-my-computer-Default-Gateway-is-not-available-300x233.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 747px) 100vw, 747px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Next up, click on Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24532\" src=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/let-me-pick-Default-Gateway-is-not-available.jpg\" alt=\"Default Gateway is not available\" width=\"758\" height=\"582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/let-me-pick-Default-Gateway-is-not-available.jpg 758w, https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/let-me-pick-Default-Gateway-is-not-available-300x230.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 758px) 100vw, 758px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Now uncheck Show compatible hardware.<\/li>\n<li>Then under the Manufacturer section, scroll and select the name that you had noted earlier.<\/li>\n<li>Then under the Model section, select a different version. Just make sure to select the same spectrum [802.11 b\/g\/n or 802.11 a\/c].<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24533\" src=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/change-network-adapter-Default-Gateway-is-not-available.jpg\" alt=\"Default Gateway is not available\" width=\"762\" height=\"587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/change-network-adapter-Default-Gateway-is-not-available.jpg 762w, https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/change-network-adapter-Default-Gateway-is-not-available-300x231.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 762px) 100vw, 762px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Now proceed with the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.<\/li>\n<li>Once done, refresh the network by enabling and then disabling Airplane Mode.<\/li>\n<li>Check if it fixes the &#8220;Default Gateway is not available&#8221; error on your Windows 11 PC.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If it doesn&#8217;t work out, then right-click on the drivers and select Uninstall Device. After that, restart your PC and Windows shall reinstall the stock network drivers. If that doesn&#8217;t happen, then open Device Manager, go to the Action tab, and select Scan for hardware changes. Windows will now scan for missing drivers and would subsequently install them.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24534\" src=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/scan-for-hardware-changes-Default-Gateway-is-not-available.jpg\" alt=\"Default Gateway is not available\" width=\"772\" height=\"443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/scan-for-hardware-changes-Default-Gateway-is-not-available.jpg 772w, https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/scan-for-hardware-changes-Default-Gateway-is-not-available-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/scan-for-hardware-changes-Default-Gateway-is-not-available-768x441.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s it. These were the six different methods that should help you fix the &#8220;Default Gateway is not available&#8221; error on your Windows 11 PC. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. 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Most of you will be no stranger by now when it comes to getting bugged with network-related issues. 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