Wifi 6e not working on my Debian. please help.

neil1111 · ‎05-10-2025

$ iw reg get | grep -E -A1 "phy"
phy#0 (self-managed)
country 00: DFS-UNSET
$ lsb_release -a
No LSB modules are available.
Distributor ID: Debian
Description:    Debian GNU/Linux trixie/sid
Release:    n/a
Codename:   trixie
$ uname -a
Linux debian 6.12.22-amd64 #1 SMP PREEMPT_DYNAMIC Debian 6.12.22-1 (2025-04-10) x86_64 GNU/Linux
$ dmesg | grep -i 'iwlwifi.*firmware' | tail -5
[   10.220914] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: firmware: failed to load iwl-debug-yoyo.bin (-2)
[   10.220918] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: firmware: failed to load iwl-debug-yoyo.bin (-2)
[   10.220921] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: firmware: failed to load iwl-debug-yoyo.bin (-2)
[   10.220922] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: loaded firmware version 89.4d42c933.0 so-a0-gf-a0-89.ucode op_mode iwlmvm
$ iw phy0 info | grep -E '\[233\]|\[81\]'
          * 6355.0 MHz [81] (disabled)
          * 7115.0 MHz [233] (disabled)
$ iw reg get | head -4
global
country US: DFS-FCC
    (902 - 904 @ 2), (N/A, 30), (N/A)
    (904 - 920 @ 16), (N/A, 30), (N/A)
$ lspci -nnk | grep -iA3 network
00:14.3 Network controller [0280]: Intel Corporation Raptor Lake-S PCH CNVi WiFi [8086:7a70] (rev 11)
    Subsystem: Intel Corporation Device [8086:0094]
    Kernel driver in use: iwlwifi
    Kernel modules: iwlwifi
$ iw phy0 info | grep -E '\[144\]|\[149\]'
          * 5720.0 MHz [144] (22.0 dBm) (no IR, radar detection)
          * 5745.0 MHz [149] (22.0 dBm) (no IR)
          * 6695.0 MHz [149] (disabled)
$

JedG_Intel · ‎05-12-2025

Hello neil1111,

It appears that you're having issues with your Wi-Fi while using Debian. To assist you effectively, please share the information below.

1. When did it start to happen?

2. Were you able to have wireless connection in a normal/expected performance before?

3. Were you able to connect to other bands?

4. Is this a laptop or desktop system?

5. What adapter model do you have?

6. Is this the original adapter that came pre-installed in your system, or have you changed/installed a new adapter recently?

7. Are you seeing any error message?

I look forward to your response.

Best regards,

Jed G.

Intel Customer Support Technician

neil1111 · ‎05-15-2025

1. When did it start to happen?

always, new computer

2. Were you able to have wireless connection in a normal/expected performance before?

not with intel

3. Were you able to connect to other bands?

it has now gotten worse and intel wifi thinks it's in china

4. Is this a laptop or desktop system?

desktop

5. What adapter model do you have?

the motherboard is asus PRIME Z790-A WIFI I dont know the exact intel wifi model tell me what to execute

6. Is this the original adapter that came pre-installed in your system, or have you changed/installed a new adapter recently?

it is soldered to the motherboard

7. Are you seeing any error message?

no, the intel wifi now thinks it's in china and blocks most of the bands. previously undefined. but I'm in Israel

$iw reg get

global

country IL: DFS-ETSI

(2400 - 2483 @ 40), (N/A, 20), (N/A)

(5150 - 5250 @ 80), (N/A, 23), (N/A), NO-OUTDOOR, AUTO-BW

(5250 - 5350 @ 80), (N/A, 20), (0 ms), NO-OUTDOOR, DFS, AUTO-BW

(5470 - 5725 @ 160), (N/A, 26), (0 ms), NO-OUTDOOR, DFS, AUTO-BW

(5725 - 5875 @ 80), (N/A, 13), (N/A), AUTO-BW

(5945 - 6425 @ 320), (N/A, 23), (N/A), NO-OUTDOOR

phy#0 (self-managed)

country CN: DFS-UNSET

(2402 - 2437 @ 40), (6, 22), (N/A), AUTO-BW, NO-HT40MINUS, NO-80MHZ, NO-160MHZ

(2422 - 2462 @ 40), (6, 22), (N/A), AUTO-BW, NO-80MHZ, NO-160MHZ

(2447 - 2482 @ 40), (6, 22), (N/A), AUTO-BW, NO-HT40PLUS, NO-80MHZ, NO-160MHZ

(5170 - 5190 @ 160), (6, 22), (N/A), NO-OUTDOOR, AUTO-BW, IR-CONCURRENT, NO-HT40MINUS, NO-320MHZ, PASSIVE-SCAN

(5190 - 5210 @ 160), (6, 22), (N/A), NO-OUTDOOR, AUTO-BW, IR-CONCURRENT, NO-HT40PLUS, NO-320MHZ, PASSIVE-SCAN

(5210 - 5230 @ 160), (6, 22), (N/A), NO-OUTDOOR, AUTO-BW, IR-CONCURRENT, NO-HT40MINUS, NO-320MHZ, PASSIVE-SCAN

(5230 - 5250 @ 160), (6, 22), (N/A), NO-OUTDOOR, AUTO-BW, IR-CONCURRENT, NO-HT40PLUS, NO-320MHZ, PASSIVE-SCAN

(5250 - 5270 @ 160), (6, 22), (0 ms), DFS, AUTO-BW, NO-HT40MINUS, NO-320MHZ, PASSIVE-SCAN

(5270 - 5290 @ 160), (6, 22), (0 ms), DFS, AUTO-BW, NO-HT40PLUS, NO-320MHZ, PASSIVE-SCAN

(5290 - 5310 @ 160), (6, 22), (0 ms), DFS, AUTO-BW, NO-HT40MINUS, NO-320MHZ, PASSIVE-SCAN

(5310 - 5330 @ 160), (6, 22), (0 ms), DFS, AUTO-BW, NO-HT40PLUS, NO-320MHZ, PASSIVE-SCAN

(5490 - 5510 @ 160), (6, 22), (0 ms), DFS, AUTO-BW, NO-HT40MINUS, NO-320MHZ, PASSIVE-SCAN

(5510 - 5530 @ 160), (6, 22), (0 ms), DFS, AUTO-BW, NO-HT40PLUS, NO-320MHZ, PASSIVE-SCAN

(5530 - 5550 @ 160), (6, 22), (0 ms), DFS, AUTO-BW, NO-HT40MINUS, NO-320MHZ, PASSIVE-SCAN

(5550 - 5570 @ 160), (6, 22), (0 ms), DFS, AUTO-BW, NO-HT40PLUS, NO-320MHZ, PASSIVE-SCAN

(5570 - 5590 @ 160), (6, 22), (0 ms), DFS, AUTO-BW, NO-HT40MINUS, NO-320MHZ, PASSIVE-SCAN

(5590 - 5610 @ 160), (6, 22), (0 ms), DFS, AUTO-BW, NO-HT40PLUS, NO-320MHZ, PASSIVE-SCAN

(5610 - 5630 @ 160), (6, 22), (0 ms), DFS, AUTO-BW, NO-HT40MINUS, NO-320MHZ, PASSIVE-SCAN

(5630 - 5650 @ 160), (6, 22), (0 ms), DFS, AUTO-BW, NO-HT40PLUS, NO-320MHZ, PASSIVE-SCAN

(5650 - 5670 @ 80), (6, 22), (0 ms), DFS, AUTO-BW, NO-HT40MINUS, NO-160MHZ, NO-320MHZ, PASSIVE-SCAN

(5670 - 5690 @ 80), (6, 22), (0 ms), DFS, AUTO-BW, NO-HT40PLUS, NO-160MHZ, NO-320MHZ, PASSIVE-SCAN

(5690 - 5710 @ 80), (6, 22), (0 ms), DFS, AUTO-BW, NO-HT40MINUS, NO-160MHZ, NO-320MHZ, PASSIVE-SCAN

(5710 - 5730 @ 80), (6, 22), (0 ms), DFS, AUTO-BW, NO-HT40PLUS, NO-160MHZ, NO-320MHZ, PASSIVE-SCAN

(5735 - 5755 @ 80), (6, 22), (N/A), AUTO-BW, IR-CONCURRENT, NO-HT40MINUS, NO-160MHZ, NO-320MHZ, PASSIVE-SCAN

(5755 - 5775 @ 80), (6, 22), (N/A), AUTO-BW, IR-CONCURRENT, NO-HT40PLUS, NO-160MHZ, NO-320MHZ, PASSIVE-SCAN

(5775 - 5795 @ 80), (6, 22), (N/A), AUTO-BW, IR-CONCURRENT, NO-HT40MINUS, NO-160MHZ, NO-320MHZ, PASSIVE-SCAN

(5795 - 5815 @ 80), (6, 22), (N/A), AUTO-BW, IR-CONCURRENT, NO-HT40PLUS, NO-160MHZ, NO-320MHZ, PASSIVE-SCAN

(5815 - 5835 @ 40), (6, 22), (N/A), AUTO-BW, IR-CONCURRENT, NO-HT40MINUS, NO-80MHZ, NO-160MHZ, NO-320MHZ, PASSIVE-SCAN

JedG_Intel · ‎05-15-2025

Hello neil1111,

Thank you for sharing all this information. For me to check this further, please run the following commands and kindly share the output with us.

1. lsb_release -a.

2. # lspci

3. # modinfo iwlwifi

4. # lsmod | grep iwlwifi

I hope to hear from you soon.

Best regards,

Jed G.

Intel Customer Support Technician

neil1111 · ‎05-16-2025

1. lsb_release -a.

No LSB modules are available.
Distributor ID: Debian
Description: Debian GNU/Linux trixie/sid
Release: n/a
Codename: trixie

2. # lspci

00:00.0 Host bridge: Intel Corporation Device a700 (rev 01)
00:01.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation Raptor Lake PCI Express 5.0 Graphics Port (PEG010) (rev 01)
00:02.0 VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation Raptor Lake-S GT1 [UHD Graphics 770] (rev 04)
00:06.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation Raptor Lake PCIe 4.0 Graphics Port (rev 01)
00:0a.0 Signal processing controller: Intel Corporation Raptor Lake Crashlog and Telemetry (rev 01)
00:0e.0 RAID bus controller: Intel Corporation Volume Management Device NVMe RAID Controller Intel Corporation
00:14.0 USB controller: Intel Corporation Raptor Lake USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gb/s) XHCI Host Controller (rev 11)
00:14.2 RAM memory: Intel Corporation Raptor Lake-S PCH Shared SRAM (rev 11)
00:14.3 Network controller: Intel Corporation Raptor Lake-S PCH CNVi WiFi (rev 11)
00:15.0 Serial bus controller: Intel Corporation Raptor Lake Serial IO I2C Host Controller #0 (rev 11)
00:15.1 Serial bus controller: Intel Corporation Raptor Lake Serial IO I2C Host Controller #1 (rev 11)
00:15.2 Serial bus controller: Intel Corporation Raptor Lake Serial IO I2C Host Controller #2 (rev 11)
00:16.0 Communication controller: Intel Corporation Raptor Lake CSME HECI #1 (rev 11)
00:17.0 SATA controller: Intel Corporation Raptor Lake SATA AHCI Controller (rev 11)
00:1a.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation Raptor Lake PCI Express Root Port #25 (rev 11)
00:1b.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation Raptor Lake PCI Express Root Port #17 (rev 11)
00:1c.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation Raptor Lake PCI Express Root Port #1 (rev 11)
00:1c.2 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation Raptor Point-S PCH - PCI Express Root Port 3 (rev 11)
00:1d.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation Raptor Lake PCI Express Root Port #9 (rev 11)
00:1f.0 ISA bridge: Intel Corporation Raptor Lake LPC/eSPI Controller (rev 11)
00:1f.3 Audio device: Intel Corporation Raptor Lake High Definition Audio Controller (rev 11)
00:1f.4 SMBus: Intel Corporation Raptor Lake-S PCH SMBus Controller (rev 11)
00:1f.5 Serial bus controller: Intel Corporation Raptor Lake SPI (flash) Controller (rev 11)
01:00.0 VGA compatible controller: NVIDIA Corporation AD102 [GeForce RTX 4090] (rev a1)
01:00.1 Audio device: NVIDIA Corporation AD102 High Definition Audio Controller (rev a1)
02:00.0 Non-Volatile memory controller: Kingston Technology Company, Inc. KC3000/FURY Renegade NVMe SSD [E18] (rev 01)
06:00.0 Ethernet controller: Intel Corporation Ethernet Controller I226-V (rev 06)

3. # modinfo iwlwifi

modinfo iwlwifi
filename: /lib/modules/6.12.22-amd64/kernel/drivers/net/wireless/intel/iwlwifi/iwlwifi.ko.xz
license: GPL
description: Intel(R) Wireless WiFi driver for Linux
firmware: iwlwifi-100-5.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-1000-5.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-135-6.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-105-6.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-2030-6.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-2000-6.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-5150-2.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-5000-5.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-6000g2b-6.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-6000g2a-6.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-6050-5.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-6000-4.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-7265D-29.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-7265-17.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-3168-29.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-3160-17.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-7260-17.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-8265-36.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-8000C-36.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-9260-th-b0-jf-b0-46.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-9000-pu-b0-jf-b0-46.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-cc-a0-77.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-QuZ-a0-jf-b0-77.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-QuZ-a0-hr-b0-77.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-Qu-b0-jf-b0-77.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-Qu-c0-hr-b0-77.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-Qu-b0-hr-b0-77.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-ma-b0-gf4-a0.pnvm
firmware: iwlwifi-ma-b0-gf-a0.pnvm
firmware: iwlwifi-ty-a0-gf-a0.pnvm
firmware: iwlwifi-so-a0-gf4-a0.pnvm
firmware: iwlwifi-so-a0-gf-a0.pnvm
firmware: iwlwifi-ma-b0-mr-a0-89.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-ma-b0-gf4-a0-89.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-ma-b0-gf-a0-89.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-ma-b0-hr-b0-89.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-ma-a0-mr-a0-89.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-ma-a0-gf4-a0-89.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-ma-a0-gf-a0-89.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-ma-a0-hr-b0-89.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-ty-a0-gf-a0-89.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-so-a0-gf-a0-89.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-so-a0-hr-b0-89.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-so-a0-jf-b0-89.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-gl-c0-fm-c0.pnvm
firmware: iwlwifi-gl-c0-fm-c0-93.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-gl-b0-fm-b0-93.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-bz-a0-fm4-b0-93.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-bz-a0-fm-c0-93.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-bz-a0-fm-b0-93.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-bz-a0-gf4-a0-93.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-bz-a0-gf-a0-93.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-bz-a0-hr-b0-93.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-sc2f-a0-wh-a0-93.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-sc2f-a0-fm-c0-93.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-sc2-a0-wh-a0-93.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-sc2-a0-fm-c0-93.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-sc-a0-wh-a0-93.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-sc-a0-gf4-a0-93.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-sc-a0-gf-a0-93.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-sc-a0-hr-b0-93.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-sc-a0-hr-b0-93.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-sc-a0-fm-c0-93.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-sc-a0-fm-b0-93.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-br-a0-pe-a0-96.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-br-a0-petc-a0-96.ucode
firmware: iwlwifi-dr-a0-pe-a0-96.ucode
alias: pci:v00008086d0000272Fsv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v00008086d00006E70sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v00008086d0000095Bsv*sd00009210bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v00008086d0000095Asv*sd00009112bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v00008086d0000095Asv*sd00009110bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v00008086d0000095Asv*sd0000900Abc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v00008086d0000095Asv*sd00009012bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v00008086d000008B1sv*sd00004C60bc*sc*i*

[...removed 1000 lines...]
alias: pci:v00008086d000008B1sv*sd00004170bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v00008086d00004232sv*sd00001206bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v00008086d00004232sv*sd00001305bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v00008086d00004232sv*sd00001205bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v00008086d00004232sv*sd00001304bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v00008086d00004232sv*sd00001204bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v00008086d00004232sv*sd00001301bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v00008086d00004232sv*sd00001201bc*sc*i*
depends: cfg80211
intree: Y
name: iwlwifi
retpoline: Y
vermagic: 6.12.22-amd64 SMP preempt mod_unload modversions
sig_id: PKCS#7
signer: Build time autogenerated kernel key
sig_key: [hidden]
sig_hashalgo: sha256
signature: [....]
parm: swcrypto:using cry1pto in software (default 0 [hardware]) (int)
parm: 11n_disable:disable 11n functionality, bitmap: 1: full, 2: disable agg TX, 4: disable agg RX, 8 enable agg TX (uint)
parm: amsdu_size:amsdu size 0: 12K for multi Rx queue devices, 2K for AX210 devices, 4K for other devices 1:4K 2:8K 3:12K (16K buffers) 4: 2K (default 0) (int)
parm: fw_restart:restart firmware in case of error (default true) (bool)
parm: nvm_file:NVM file name (charp)
parm: uapsd_disable:disable U-APSD functionality bitmap 1: BSS 2: P2P Client (default: 3) (uint)
parm: enable_ini:0:disable, 1-15:FW_DBG_PRESET Values, 16:enabled without preset value defined,Debug INI TLV FW debug infrastructure (default: 16) (uint)
parm: bt_coex_active:enable wifi/bt co-exist (default: enable) (bool)
parm: led_mode:0=system default, 1=On(RF On)/Off(RF Off), 2=blinking, 3=Off (default: 0) (int)
parm: power_save:enable WiFi power management (default: disable) (bool)
parm: power_level:default power save level (range from 1 - 5, default: 1) (int)
parm: disable_11ac:Disable VHT capabilities (default: false) (bool)
parm: remove_when_gone:Remove dev from PCIe bus if it is deemed inaccessible (default: false) (bool)
parm: disable_11ax:Disable HE capabilities (default: false) (bool)
parm: disable_11be:Disable EHT capabilities (default: false) (bool)

4. # lsmod | grep iwlwifi

$lsmod | grep iwlwifi
$[no result]

DhannielM_Intel · ‎05-19-2025

Hello neil1111,

Thank you for sharing the results from the commands requested by my colleague. I will conduct a further investigation and keep you updated as soon as I have more information.

Best regards,

Dhanniel M.

Intel Customer Support Technician

JedG_Intel · ‎05-20-2025

Hello neil1111,

I've reviewed the motherboard specifications, and it appears that the motherboard only supports the Windows operating system. With this in mind, may I know if the network performance and connection are functioning properly with Windows?

Furthermore, have you contacted ASUS technical support, as the wireless card is preinstalled with the motherboard? For reference, you can check the following links:

Also, according to the available drivers for the motherboard and its components, only Windows is supported. If you haven't had the chance to contact ASUS, we recommend for you to do so.

I would also like to set proper expectation that the product you are reporting is an OEM original equipment manufacturer device. Kindly take into consideration that our support may be limited since we are not familiar with the technology, settings and customizations that the OEM has designed on your system, However I will do my best to assist you with your concern.

If you have further questions, please let me know.

Best regards,

Jed G.

Intel Customer Support Technician

JedG_Intel · ‎05-26-2025

Hello neil1111,

I wanted to check if you had the chance to review the information I posted. Please let me know at your earliest convenience so that we can determine the best course of action to resolve this matter.

Best regards,

Jed G.

Intel Customer Support Technician

neil1111 · ‎05-27-2025

yes, i had reviewed the information you provided but as are waiving Intel's responsibility in favor of ASUS I don't find it useful. I use Debian and I do notice that Intel's Wifi's goes crazy, changes its "self-managed" country every day and cycling between IL,US,CN and UNSET. I don't believe it will be any better under Windows but I am not going to switch to Windows just to spend my days testing Intel's faulty products.

JedG_Intel · ‎05-28-2025

Hello neil1111,

I perfectly understand where you are coming from but based on our investigation, Linux* OS, software, and hardware is not officially endorsed by your PC and it may affect the performance and stability. We recommend consulting with your PC manufacturer or Linux* OS distributor to ensure compatibility and functionality with Intel wireless products.

We also recommend that you install the latest (and stable) version of the mainline kernel, 6.14, from kernel.org, which includes the latest wireless drivers, and install the latest wireless firmware from firmware git tree for the Intel AX210, version 89.

If the same issue persists and if you need to report an issue, please use Bugzilla where you can find solutions to previously reported issues, or report a new issue.

Having shared the necessary information, I will now close this inquiry. Should you have other concerns, please submit a new question as this thread will no longer be monitored.

Best regards

Jed G.

Intel Customer Support Technician