New (Jul2020) HP Laptop 17-by3063st Keeps Dropping WiFi Network Connection

[Oracle_Jones]

Posted 7/11/2020

WiFi Keeps Dropping The Network Connection ("Persistence" issue in WiFi parlance)

In this computer the Wireless Network Device is an Intel WiFi 6 AX201 160Mhz.

Previous suggestions in this forum (from 2018) included updating the driver. Windows found an updated driver from Apr2020, but there is a newer one dated  May2020. I've installed and and it has cured the problem.

Update 7/15/2020
The driver you need is 5/4/2020 version 21.90.3.2

Get it here:

https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/29520/Windows-10-Wi-Fi-Drivers-for-Intel-Wireless-Adapters

[865Dude]

I have the same pc. I have done all updates. Wifi drops randomly on this pc only. Had to install a usb wifi adapter. I think the adapter has a hardware or software issue. 

[Oracle_Jones · Accepted solution]

The Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6 AX201 160MHz network adapter driver you need to resolve the WiFi persistence issue:

Get it here: 5/4/2020 version 21.90.3.2

https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/29520/Windows-10-Wi-Fi-Drivers-for-Intel-Wireless-Adapters

[Oracle_Jones]

Perhaps I sent you to the wrong place. I have posted a reply to the original post about what and where to get it. You need the 5/4/2020 version 21.90.3.2

It's working aces for me. Hope this helps.

https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/29520/Windows-10-Wi-Fi-Drivers-for-Intel-Wireless-Adapters

[865Dude]

That's the driver version I have. Perhaps the hardware is defective ?

[Oracle_Jones]

Before giving up entirely, try uninstalling and reinstalling the adapter.

First, disable or uninstall the Wifi Dongle. Then go to:

Device Manager > Network Adapters > Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 160MHz > Driver tab.

"Uninstall/Install" is a toggle button. After the reinstall be sure the device is "enabled."

Then do a hard reboot (Power Off - Cold Start).

My updated driver is working well on my machine. Haven't had a WiFi drop out since I installed it. I'm puzzled that yours isn't working. If the internal lntel adapter is faulty, they owe you a warranty replacement I would think.

Good luck.