Hello, i'm having this issue where my Wi-Fi intermittently disconnects for a few seconds and reconnects as if nothing happened. it usually happens after 10-15 minutes (I have this issue SOLEY on my computer). I "fixed" this a couple months ago, I thought, by switching the protocol to 802.11ax in my driver settings. However, now even if i change it to ax or ac it still happens, I tried multiple driver versions for my card (MediaTek MT7925) but it's still happening. (FYI i have all the power savings options turned off as well). Help!
#WiFi drops
real pumice
noble blade
Are you using a mesh network or have multiple access points? I have been having issues with that on one of my laptops and I have been trying to trace it to either the 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz bands having the same name or it could be constantly swapping APs without being as seemless as it should be.
real pumice
No I have only my router
earnest heart
Hello, i'm having this issue where my Wi-Fi intermittently disconnects for a few...
Replace the card. I've heard nothing but problems with MediaTek WiFi chipsets over the last 2-3 years. Sometimes changing driver settings resolves things, but it always seems to be a temporary fix.
https://www.reddit.com/r/wifi/comments/1oua8uc/mediatek_mt7925_loses_connection_every_6090/
Heck, Dell even created a support article specifically for this chipset, it's that bad. Driver updates might fix things too, but I have my doubts.
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000345336/unstable-wireless-connection-when-using-mediatek-mt7925-wireless-card
real pumice
Yeah I saw that same reddit post. I just wanted more insight before I actually went and did it.
I’ll try those driver versions as a last ditch effort if the problem is still occurring i’ll just up and replace it. Thank you!
scarlet girder
Is Ethernet off the table as an option?
sharp bison
Are you using a mesh network or have multiple access points? I have been having ...
Some clients or networks have issues with the 2.4 and 5ghz bands on the same ssid. You could seperate them and resolve those issues. Like LTT-2.4ghz LTT-5ghz
real pumice
Is Ethernet off the table as an option?
Yes unfortunately.
green yarrow
hey. ive experienced this firsthand. and unfortunately you are encountering
"THE DISCONNECTS OF DEATH"
i had this on my personal pc (13 year old lenovo w530 press f to pay respects even though its not dead yet somehow) which i have moved away from but before that i had a intel wifi card (specifically the centrino one with 3 antennae) and after about 4 years of owning it one of the power chipsets absolutely fried itself and so ever since its been having overheating issues (disconnecting from wifi every 30 minutes then reconnecting like its nothing) search your wifi chip on ebay and pray to god you arent screwed over entirely
real pumice
Replace the card. I've heard nothing but problems with MediaTek WiFi chipsets ov...
I’m currently replacing it but it looks like my I/O shield is permanently attached to my motherboard and i’m unable to slide out the little M.2 wifi thing.
earnest heart
I’m currently replacing it but it looks like my I/O shield is permanently attach...
You may have to get a PCIe Wifi card instead.
real pumice
It does seem that way. It’s annoying because it’s rightttttttt there lol. Just a few more centimeters and it’s out.
earnest heart
It does seem that way. It’s annoying because it’s rightttttttt there lol. Just a...
Maybe there are screws in the bottom of the motherboard holding the shield in? You'll have to look; I've never looked closely at boards with attached shields.
real pumice
Unfortunately there’s a part of it that is completely soldered into the board, and it’s towards the bottom of all places. If it was soldered at the top I probably could’ve wiggled it out.
It’s this part right here.
earnest heart
Ah so it's likely not meant to be replaced on that board.
real pumice
Seems like it, thanks ASUS.
junior socket
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real pumice
How does that work?
junior socket
Powerline works by using your home's existing electrical wiring as a network cable, turning power outlets into data ports; one adapter connects to your router to convert data into high-frequency signals, which travel through the electrical lines to a second adapter, converting the signal back into usable internet data for a device, creating a wired-like network without running new Ethernet cables
earnest heart
How does that work?
Adding to what they said above, powerline AV largely depends on how your home was electrically wired. Sometimes it works way better than WiFi, other times it's dodgy as all heck, so just ensure you can return the powerline AV adapters if you choose to try them.
real pumice
I see. Thanks for the information!
green yarrow
it LOOKS attached but there are clicks on the side to easily remove it.