Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 Random/Frequent Internet Drops

[DrMacintosh]

My Problem:

On March 26, 2026 I upgraded my two old Linksys MX4200 Wi-Fi 6 mesh nodes to two new  Linksys MX6200 Wi-Fi 6E mesh nodes. I had no connection issues up until ~5/28/2026. 

Since then, my PC (running latest driver 24.40.0.4) now seems to randomly drop all network activity/suffer from huge 1500ms+ lag spikes. My system can go an hour with no issue and then suddenly its losing internet every few minutes. 

The card never actually disconnects from the network, but I get booted off anything using the internet. The internet connection drop only seems to last about 2 seconds, but its long enough to cause issues.  

Diagnostics performed by me:

I have confirmed that the issue is not my new Linksys MX6200 units. How? I have a home media server (M4 Mac mini) that I am remoted into on my phone while my PC is playing a game. If my issue were network wide, anytime my PC was disconnected, my other devices should be impacted as well. So, I remoted into my M4 Mac mini with my phone (again the remote desktop client is internet based and won't work without internet) with a Blur Busters motion test running (so I can see the instant any frames are lost) while playing a game. When my PC inevitably got disconnected from the game, no frames were dropped from the remote desktop client. This effectively localizes the issue to just my PC. 

Does anyone have any insight or a solution that does not involve installing a 4 year old driver? Maybe its a Windows update that caused this? I'm running Windows 11 25HS Build 26200.8457. 

I need this solved. 

[LohithG]

Hello DrMacintosh,

Thank you for posting on the Intel Community Forum.

I understand you are experiencing intermittent connection drops and high latency spikes with your Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 following your recent router upgrade. Excellent work isolating the issue to the PC by monitoring your Mac mini that kind of troubleshooting is incredibly helpful and saves us a lot of time.

Since the drops are very brief (about 2 seconds) and the adapter never fully disconnects, this often points to aggressive background scanning, roaming triggers, or band-steering adjustments between your mesh nodes.

To help us get a clearer picture of your hardware environment and network behavior, could you please provide a few more details?

1. Adapter Origin: Did the AX210 come pre-installed in your computer from the manufacturer, or was this a custom hardware upgrade you performed later?
2. Mesh Configuration: Does your Linksys MX6200 setup use a single network name (SSID) for the 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands, or are they split?
3. Event Logs: If you open the Windows Event Viewer and check under Windows Logs > System, do you see any warning or error events related to "Netwtw" or "WLAN-AutoConfig" around the exact time these 2-second drops occur?

Additionally, please generate and provide the following diagnostic logs so we can analyze the micro-disconnections:

• Intel System Support Utility (SSU): Download and run the utility, then save the resulting text file, and attach it to the reply to this mail.
• Windows WLAN Report: Open Command Prompt as an Administrator, type netsh wlan show wlanreport and press Enter. This will generate an HTML report detailing your recent connectivity states and precise disconnect reasons. Please share the generated file.

Looking forward to reviewing your setup and getting this stabilized for you.

Best Regards,

LohithG.

Intel Customer Support Technician

[DrMacintosh]

1.) Adapter Origin: I purchased the adapter new from Amazon and installed it in my PC myself. 

2.) Mesh Configuration: My SSID is unified. The network is not separated into the 3 frequency bands. My PC is typically connected on 5GHz channel 44 to the strongest mesh node available (the parent node). 

3.) Event Logs: During major (1,000ms+) ping spike events or the short 2 second loss of internet, I do see Netwtw warnings in Event Viewer. I do not see any WLAN-AutoConfig warnings or errors. See below screenshot taken just after a disconnect event. 

I have attached the SSU.txt file. I have attached the wlan-report but the text editor says it does not accept .html files, so I put the .html file in a .zip. 

[LohithG]

Hello DrMacintosh,

Thank you for providing the SSU log, the WLAN report, and the extra details.

Reviewing your SSU log, I see that your system is a Desktop PC (ASRock B450M motherboard). To ensure we provide the correct troubleshooting steps for your specific hardware, I just have one quick clarification regarding the adapter you purchased.

Could you please confirm if you bought the official Intel Wi-Fi 6E (Gig+) Desktop Kit (which comes in a blue Intel retail box and includes a PCIe bracket with Intel-branded antennas), or was it a standalone bare M.2 module that you installed using a third-party PCIe adapter?

Once you confirm this, we can move forward with the necessary steps to get your connection stabilized.

Looking forward to your reply.

Best Regards,

LohithG.

​Intel Customer Support Technician

[DrMacintosh]

The Wi-Fi card is a third party PCIe card. It's a TP-Link Archer TXE72E which includes the Intel AX210 Chipset. 

[LohithG]

Hello DrMacintosh,

Thank you for the quick follow-up and for clarifying the exact model of your adapter. I really appreciate the detailed diagnostic work you've shared with the community it helps immensely when trying to track down these tricky network issues.

Since you are using the TP-Link Archer TXE72E, this gives us a clear path to getting your connection stabilized. While this PCIe card utilizes an Intel AX210 module at its core, TP-Link designed the surrounding hardware, provided the antennas, and validated the complete kit.

Unlike standard PC components, wireless adapters are heavily regulated by international communications bodies. Because of these strict regulatory and compatibility constraints, Intel does not support or recommend end-user installations or custom upgrades of wireless adapters. Because this is a custom hardware integration, we cannot guarantee system stability or provide official driver fixes for this specific configuration. You can review the full details of this policy here : Regulatory Information Regarding Wireless Hardware Installation or Upgrade

As the manufacturer of this complete retail kit, TP-Link is responsible for its hardware tuning, regulatory compliance, and technical support.

To resolve the band-steering conflicts and micro-disconnects you are experiencing with your mesh network, your best next step is to contact TP-Link Customer Support directly. They will have the validated drivers and specific resources needed to stabilize the Archer TXE72E.

With this guidance, we will be closing this thread from our side. If you have any other questions related to Intel products or encounter a different issue in the future, please feel free to start a new community thread we are always happy to help.

Best Regards,

LohithG.

Intel Customer Support Technician