I recently upgraded my modem and router for a faster internet plan, and while everything works fine over ethernet and with other Wi-Fi devices, my PC freezes for about 20 seconds and then force-restarts whenever I try to connect via Wi-Fi. After entering the password, the connection verification seems to freeze, and then it crashes without any error messages. I've made sure that Windows 11 and my Wi-Fi card drivers are up to date, reset network settings, and even tried using a Wi-Fi dongle, which works but is really slow. I'm suspecting an issue with my Wi-Fi card but would like to know if there's anything else I can try before replacing it. Any suggestions?
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Based on your description, it seems like the issue is likely with your internal Wi-Fi card. When it tries to activate for connection, it might be pulling too much power, causing your system to freeze. I recommend trying a few things before fully replacing it: reseat the card in its PCIe slot, check if the antennas are properly connected, and consider disabling PCIe power saving options in your system settings. If those don’t work, then it might be time to get a new card, like an Intel AX210 or AX200, which are both affordable and reliable.
That makes total sense! Since it works with the dongle, it does seem like the internal card is the issue. I’ll try your suggestions first, but I’m leaning toward replacing it if it doesn’t help. Thanks for the guidance!