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Moose-Squirrel
Sep 19, 2022Tutor
Enable AX first time issues
I've had AX enabled and never detected it as an issue until today when setting up a laptop with new intel wifi that is supposed to handle AX. Turns out others are having issue too. Oddly it would con...
Moose-Squirrel
Sep 19, 2022Tutor
Found solution, sort of. That is it worked. I had been using the computer makers tool for checking for any updates from them which insisted I had all. And post that point Intel claimed there were three newer drivers. One each for video, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. Also a big cautionary about using the video could possibly interfere with manufacturer. I could see what appeared to be a newer driver or two at the manufacturer site so I stumbled to I found a presentation of all current tools, drivers, etc. and downloaded as a package and proceeded with installing all of them, over twenty. After final reboot I reset router to AX from my other laptop downstairs and without a wimper the new one accepted. And the net survey tool shows I broadcasting four strong signals AX.
AX problem solved. (on to another)
plemans
Sep 19, 2022Guru - Experienced User
Glad you got it working!
Might mark it solved so others know what fixed the issue.
I usually recommend getting drivers direct from who ever makes the specific adapter/device versus the manufacturer who puts it all together. Tends to be more recent and updated more often.