I have an ASUS TUF F15 (2023) with an Intel i7 CPU and an NVIDIA 4060 GPU, but I'm facing a major issue with my Intel AX201 Wi-Fi adapter. Every few days, it just stops working, showing either Error Code 10 or 43, and disappears from the device list in Windows 11. Sometimes it runs perfectly for several days, then suddenly the Wi-Fi icon is gone, and there's a yellow warning sign in Device Manager. I've tried everything! I performed hard resets, reinstalled drivers, messed with power management settings, reset my network, reset the BIOS, and even wiped Windows to start fresh. Right now, I'm stuck using a USB Wi-Fi adapter that's nowhere near as good, which is super frustrating for a student like me. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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If reseating doesn't help, you could consider replacing the card! Just a heads-up though—the AX201 is a CNVio card, so part of its functionality is tied to the motherboard. Sometimes swapping it out doesn’t solve the problem because of a failing PCH chip. If you do replace it, look for the AX210 or BE200 models, which come with all the Wi-Fi functionality on the card itself.
Have you tried reseating the Wi-Fi adapter card? Sometimes, they can get loose. Just google how to open your laptop's back cover, and you should be able to take it out and put it back in securely.
I found a tip about using insulating tape to secure it better. I tried it and it worked for a little while, but then the issue popped back up after a week.
I actually reached out to ASUS support about swapping the card, but they said it's not a simple plug-and-play for the AX201. They’re suggesting a motherboard replacement, which is super expensive. Not sure what to do now!