Hey everyone! I'm having a major issue with my computer's WiFi connection. The WiFi adapter works sometimes, but out of the blue, it just disappears from my options! It seems to be tied to my Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6 AX201 160MHz, which shows an error saying the device cannot start. Typically, it resolves itself after a few hours, but it's been three days now, and I'm really worried! Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
3 Answers
Just a thought—how often do you fully shut down your computer instead of just sleeping it? Sometimes a full restart helps resolve temporary glitches.
First off, try removing your current WiFi driver and then reinstall the latest version from Intel's website. That usually helps resolve these kinds of issues. If you're not sure how to do that, just check out the video tutorial I linked!
Yeah, definitely download the latest driver! Make sure to grab the files before uninstalling the old driver. If that doesn't work, check if your router's still under warranty. It could be a hardware issue. Good luck!
Also, while you're troubleshooting, try connecting your laptop directly to the router with an Ethernet cable. That can help you figure out if the problem is with your device or the network itself.