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darnyanke
Feb 16, 2021Aspirant
AX201 Limited to 802.11a with R8000P Router
Greetings, I have a new ASUS G712LWS laptop that uses an Intel AX201 Companion RF Module using CNVio2. It seems to be unable to connect to the R8000P router on any radio (2.4 and the two 5.0) using a...
- Feb 17, 2021
Okay, the mystery deepens. I am now connected to the R8000P router with my AX201 card at 802.11ac speeds. What fixed it is I had to enable WMM on the router on all three radios. So my question is: what about WMM would allow 802.11ac? With WMM I was stuck at 802.11a? Seems strange to me. But, I am at full speed now.
Thanks to those who offered suggestions.
plemans
Feb 16, 2021Guru - Experienced User
what actual driver from intel are you using? (version number from your device manager)
I've had to fully uninstall the driver and then reinstall the one from their website to get it working before.
do any other devices have issues?