How to enable or disable network connectivity in Modern standby in Windows 11. Is your Windows 11 laptop overheating or draining battery while it's supposed to be sleeping? You need control over Modern standby network connectivity, also known as S0 Low Power Idle, the low-power state that keeps you connected. Before we begin, be sure to subscribe to NinjaOne's IT Video Hub and our YouTube channel for more tech content like this. Understanding Modern standby and network connectivity. Modern standby or S0 Low Power Idle is designed to keep your device partially active, allowing background tasks like receiving VoIP calls or downloading updates over Wi-Fi or Ethernet even when the screen is off. While useful, this always-on connection can contribute to battery drain and accidental wake-ups. Fortunately, Windows 11 gives you four different methods to manage this feature, catering to everyone from individual users to large enterprises. Checking device support and potential risks. Before changing any settings, first confirm your device actually supports Modern standby. Check support. Open Windows Terminal and run the command powercfg/a. If the output shows standby S0 Low Power Idle network connected or standby S0 Low Power Idle network disconnected, your device supports Modern standby. Identify risks. Be aware that enabling this feature poses risks, including overheating/drainage. The system might fail to enter a proper low-power sleep state. Security risk. Accidental wake-ups might not always trigger a screen lock. Mitigation. Always set a strong password and monitor the device closely after making configuration changes. Configuring Modern standby for individual users and managed devices. The simplest method for individual control is via power options. Power options, easy method. Open Control Panel and navigate to Power Options. Select Change plan settings for your active plan. Then, change advanced power settings. Under Network connectivity in standby, choose Enable, Disable, or Managed by Windows for both on-battery and plugged-in states. Windows Terminal, scripted method. For users comfortable with scripting, use Windows Terminal to run powercfg commands. This offers a quick way to adjust settings and is often preferred in managed or scripted environments. Advanced configuration methods. For enterprise deployment and advanced control, use these methods. Local Group Policy Editor, policy control. This method is ideal for overriding other settings. Navigate to Computer Configuration, then go to Administrative Templates, then to System, then to Power Management, and finally to Sleep settings. Enable or disable network connectivity separately for plugged-in and on-battery states. Reg files, deployment toggle. Use simple reg files, scripts you double-click, to merge settings into the Windows registry. This method is efficient for creating a quick toggle or pushing consistent changes across multiple devices easily. Modern standby network connectivity is essential for the functionality of Windows 11's low-power state. However, maintaining this connection can lead to battery drain and overheating issues. Controlling the setting gives you the ability to fine-tune your device's idle behavior. Managing these settings is essential for balancing connectivity, battery life, and device stability. For more information, check out our official blog post on how to enable or disable network connectivity in Modern standby in Windows 11, linked in the description below.