Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 (REV D) | New driver causes loss of IPv6 connection

[nwybauw]

FYI

The new driver as provided by the Intel Driver & Support Assistant is not working properly. After a while, the IPv6 connection disappears.
The driver in question = 22.190.0 package, 19.51.42.2 for 7265(Rev. D)

Reverting back to the old, previous driver solves the problem. The IPv6 connection remains stable.
The driver in question = 19.51.39.1

[Hugo_Intel]

Hello nwybauw

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[nwybauw]

Thank you @Hugo_Intel 

But mine is revision D, not C.

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000030311/wireless/intel-wireless-ac-products.html

The Intel wireless 7265 Family (Rev. D) of products are still supported and wireless drivers are available for download.

Yours faithfully, Nick

[Hugo_Intel]

Hello nwybauw

We deeply apologize for the confusion. In this case, please let us know the following information to continue assisting you with this issue:

1.-Is this the original adapter that came preinstalled with your system?

2.-Does the same issue happens with different networks or routers?

3.-Have you tried rebooting your router or access point?

4.-Please run the Intel® System Support Utility and attach the log file.

Best Regards,

Hugo O.

Intel Customer Support Technician.

[Hugo_Intel]

Hello nwybauw

I hope you are doing fine. 

Were you able to check the previous post? 

Let us know if you still need assistance. 

Best regards,  

Hugo O.  

Intel Customer Support Technician. 

[nwybauw]

Dear @Hugo_Intel 

I got it working.

When the driver update is done through Intel® Driver & Support Assistant, the IPv6 connection drops after a while.

But when I revert to the old driver and then manually install the new driver, the problem is solved and there is a stable IPv6 connection.

As far as I'm concerned, case closed.

Yours sincerely, Nick

[Hugo_Intel]

Hello nwybauw

We are glad to know you found a solution, thank you for taking the time to share this fix, and hopefully, it may help other community members experiencing similar behavior.

Since the thread is now solved, we will proceed to close it. Please keep in mind that this thread will no longer be monitored by Intel. Thank you for your understanding.  

Best Regards,

Hugo O.

Intel Customer Support Technician.