I recently upgraded my system from Intel to Ryzen, and now I'm having major issues with my Wi-Fi connections. It used to be super smooth, but now even basic tasks take forever. I thought switching to Windows 11 from 10 would fix it since I heard 10 would lose support soon. However, after a fresh install and formatting my drives, I still can't get either my onboard Wi-Fi on my Asus B650 TUF Gaming motherboard or my TP-Link Archer T5E Wi-Fi PCIe card to work. In the Device Manager, the PCIe card shows up under 'Other Devices' with a 'Network Controller' error, indicating that the drivers aren't installed. I tried installing the Intel drivers as suggested on TP-Link's site, but they haven't worked. I've also gone through the Asus drivers and toyed with the Armory Crate app, but I can't even find the Wi-Fi module in Device Manager. I've checked my BIOS several times and feel completely stuck. Any advice would be super appreciated. Thanks!
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I feel your pain! It sounds like a frustrating experience. Just to double-check, can you outline how you switched from Intel to Ryzen? Did you basically just change out the motherboard, CPU, and RAM? Understanding your setup might help narrow down the problem further.
Have you installed the AMD chipset drivers? They can be crucial for recognizing components correctly. Also, is your onboard Ethernet working? If it's running fine, connect your computer directly to the router for a stable internet connection. This way, you can easily install the correct drivers—especially if your Wi-Fi chips are Intel-based. Just a heads-up, if they're from Realtek or Qualcomm, finding the right drivers might take more digging. Good luck!
Yes, I got the chipset drivers from Asus's site and my Ethernet works just fine. That's how I've been downloading everything I need. I tried the Intel drivers recommended for my adapter too, but still no luck.
Yeah, I swapped out the motherboard, CPU, and RAM but kept my drives and GPU. I thought it would be a quick upgrade, but boy was I wrong!