Intel WiFi 6 AX201 Not Working [14 FIXES] 

Suppose you’ve encountered an Intel WiFi 6 AX201 not working adapter issue. In that case, you won’t be able to use WiFi on your laptop as it probably means that your system consists of corrupt drivers, or there may be network or internet connection problems.

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Key Takeaways 

• The Intel WiFi 6 AX201 adapter may not work correctly on your device due to outdated drivers, internet connectivity issues, and network problems. 
• Such an issue can prevent you from accessing the internet as you won’t be able to connect to WiFi. 
• You can solve this problem by running your internet troubleshooter, restarting the PC, updating the Intel drivers, and more. 

How To Fix Intel WiFi 6 AX201 Not Working Error 

The Intel WiFi 6 AX201 not working could occur because of different network issues related to DNS or router issues, outdated drivers, and corrupt system files. We’ll show you all methods to fix these problems in this section. 

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Restart Your PC

Restarting your PC is one of the simple yet effective methods to solve any of these sorts of issues. For this, follow these steps to restart your system.

1. Go to the Start menu and click the power button.

   

2. Choose the Restart option from the options that appear.

We also suggest you power cycle your PC in case a normal restart does not work. 

Reset Your Router

You can also avoid this error by resetting your router. This will help you to solve internet connection problems. In this way, you can do this.

1. First, locate the reset button at the back of your router.

   

2. Press and hold the reset button for 15 seconds with the router powered on.
3. Then, switch the power button and check if the issue persists.

Updating Windows

Keeping your operating system and windows updated is one of the best methods to avoid this error. Installing new updates ensures that your system has the latest fixes, which can help prevent many issues.

It is also helpful in solving Intel WiFi connection issues. So, follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Open the Settings of your PC.

   

2. Click on the Update & Security option and then click on Check for updates.

   

3. If Windows detects any new updates, click on Download & Install to download the latest update available.
4. Once your computer restarts and the Windows has been updated, check if the issue persists.

Running The Network Troubleshooter 

If the previous methods didn’t work for you, you might need to run the network troubleshooter to troubleshoot your internet connection problem. This will help you identify the difficulties interrupting your internet connection. To solve this issue, you can follow these steps: 

1. Type ‘Settings’ in the search area of the Start Menu and open it, or you can press Windows + I key together on your keyboard to open Windows Settings. 
2.  Click Update & Security, scroll down, click on the Troubleshoot option, and select Additional Troubleshooters.

   

3. Run the Internet Connections troubleshooter button.

   

4. Follow the instructions provided by Windows and see if it picks up any errors.
5. If it did, restart your PC and check whether the issue is resolved. 

Using Command Prompt  

1. Open the Command Prompt app in the Start Menu and click on run as administrator or type cmd in the Run dialog.

   

2. Enter the following commands and execute them one by one.  

   

   netsh int ip reset
   netsh advfirewall reset
   netsh winsock reset
   ipconfig /flushdns 
   ipconfig /renew 
   ipconfig /release 
3. Close the Command Prompt and restart your PC.  

Updating Intel WiFi 6 AX201 Driver  

Updating your obsolete driver can help you resolve this issue. It can be done by using Device Manager. While you’re at it, you might want to power cycle your network adapter, as it helps fix this issue. 

This is how you can update the driver on your PC: 

1. Search Device Manager in the Start Menu and hit Open, or press Windows + R keys together to open the Run dialog, type devmgmt. msc, and click Ok.

   

2. Once the Device Manager is open, you need to expand Network Adapters.

   

3. Now, right-click on your driver and select properties from the mini-menu. 
4. Choose the Power Management tab and uncheck the “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power” and then click ok.

   

5. Then, select the Driver tab and click on Update Driver.

   

6. Select Search automatically for drivers.

   

7. Once the latest driver has been installed, restart your PC.  

Resetting The Network Connection 

If the Intel WiFi 6 AX201 adapter is not working, we suggest you reset your network connection. Often, it can aid you in fixing internet connection problems. A network reset may clear your system of these issues, allowing it to work correctly. Here is how you can reset your network. 

1. Press Windows + I keys together on your keyboard to open Windows Settings. 
2. Then, click on Network & Internet.

   

3. Click Network reset on the Status page.

   

4. Hit Reset now so that the process will get started.  
5. Restart your PC. 

Change Your Wireless Settings 

You can also try changing your Wireless Settings if nothing works. All you need to do is follow the given steps. 

1. Look for Device Manager in the Start Menu’s search bar, or you can also open the Run dialog box by pressing Windows + R keys together. Type devmgmt.msc and click OK. 
2. Then, click on the Network Adapters.  
3. Right-click on your Intel wireless WiFi 6 adapter and click on properties. 
4. Then, select the Advanced tab and change the value to 1.5Ghz 802.11a. Click on OK. 
5. Restart your PC. 

Re-Installing The Intel Driver 

Re–Installing a reliable Intel WiFi 6 AX201 Driver can also help avoid the error. You must first uninstall the driver and install it from a known website. 

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Uninstalling The Driver 

Follow these steps to do that; 

1. Open the Run prompt by pressing Windows + R keys together and type devmgmt.msc so that the Device Manager dialog box appears. 
2. Go to the Device Manager and expand on Network adapters and then right-click Intel WiFi 6 AX201 Driver and select Uninstall device.

   

3. Tick the box in front of Delete the driver software for this device. Then click Uninstall. 
4. Restart your PC. 

Re-Installing The Driver 

After uninstalling, now, you can download and run the Intel Driver from Intel’s official website, or you may also go to the Microsoft Support assistant and run it on your system so that you’ll get aware of the problems with your adapter. 

Re-Insert Network Card 

This issue also occurs due to improperly inserting your network card in your system. Sometimes the network card could be dangling out of its slot, so you must put it back in place. So, try to re-insert it appropriately into your PC or seek help from a hardware expert if you can’t do it independently.

Updating Network Drivers

You can update network drivers with a tool called Driver Booster. It works by detecting and updating corrupt drivers on your PC. For this, you have to download it first.

1. Install and run Driver Booster.
2. Scan the outdated drivers.
3. Select your Intel WiFi 6 AX201 adapter and click on the Update button. 

In this way, you can update your obsolete network drivers.

Update Bluetooth Drivers

You can try updating the Bluetooth drivers when the Intel WiFi 6 card doesn’t work.

1. Open the Device Manager.

   

2. Select Bluetooth and expand it. Choose Bluetooth Driver and click on Update Driver from the mini-menu.
3. Select Search Automatically For Drivers.

Reset BIOS To Default Settings

You can also reset your BIOS by following these steps to avoid this issue. In this regard, the motherboard’s manual can be your guide.

1. Start your PC and spam Delete key to enter BIOS or press F1, F2, or F8 keys if that doesn’t work.
2. Press F1 to explore more options.
3. Then, press the F6 key to load optimized default settings.
4. Save and exit using the Esc key to reset BIOS to default.

Change Power Management Settings

You might be facing this issue because your PC power management suite does not allow you to access your Wifi at Wifi 6E speeds. To rectify this, follow these steps:

1. Search the Device Manager in your settings and navigate to the Network Adapters menu.
2. Find your Network Driver, double-click, and select Properties.
3. You should see a Power Management tab on the top. Open it. 
4. There should be a check box saying Allow The Computer To Turn Off This Device To Save Power. Uncheck that box.

Clean Boot Your System

If any malicious or malfunctioning third-party app causes this problem, the best course of action is to clean boot your system. These are the steps to accomplish this:

1. Search for System Configuration in the Windows start menu and open the application.
2. After you make your way to the System Configurations Window, navigate to the Services Tab.
3. Check “Hide all Microsoft services”.
   

   

4. Select all the services and click Disable all, which should be located on your lower right. 
5. Open the task manager by right-clicking the Taskbar and selecting Task Manager.
6. Once you’re in the Task Manager, go to the Startup Tab.
7. Disable all of these services one by one again.
8. Close the Task Manager and restart your computer.

After you are done with clean booting your system, you can check which app was causing problems by starting them one by one and seeing which one causes the error to pop up again.

Reset Your PC

At this point, your issue should have been resolved. If not, your last option, like always, is to reset your PC.

Resetting will cause your computer to do back to its default settings. You could either choose to keep all the data on your computer, or you can have a fresh start. Either way, it’s good practice to back up all your data before resetting your PC.

Follow these steps to reset your computer:

1. Open the Settings app on your Windows device.
2. From the window that pops up, choose Update & Security.
   

   

3. On the left panel, you should see a recovery option. Select it.
4. Now all you have to do is select the Get Started button on the right and follow the prompts on-screen until your PC has been reset.

Using a Wired Connection

If all previous methods failed for your PC/Laptop, you’d need to use a wired connection to access the internet. This means you’ll have to use an ethernet cable which can significantly limit the portability of your laptop. You can also use a wireless USB adapter to access the internet wirelessly. 

Final Thoughts 

So, these are all the methods you can use when the Intel WiFi 6 AX201 adapter is not working on your PC. If none of these methods worked for you, it might be time to replace your network adapter. You can also use a wired connection or a wireless USB adapter to use the internet on your PC or laptop. 

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Arsalan Shakil

[Errors Troubleshooting Expert]

Arsalan Shakil (aka GuyThatDoesEverything on YouTube) is a PC Tech Enthusiast and Electronic Geek. With over 10+ years of experience in Electronics, he then decided to explore Software Engineering to design embedded products and automate existing hardware solutions. 

When he started tearing down old cameras to understand how they worked, he was shocked (literally, when he got zapped by a flash discharge capacitor), giving him the power (debatable) to fall in love with videography/photography. He also started making some fun videos that later became YouTube tech reviews.

Skills:

• 10+ years of experience in Electronics design, embedded solutions, and prototyping
• Majored in Software Engineering
• Research paper publication in IEEE for Embedded Military Uniform & LoRa WAN wireless technology
• Specialized in IoT Solutions
• PC Enthusiast & PC Modder

In his local region, he’s known to expose cheap PSU brands, often claiming fake certification or false claims on the box. He’s a true nerd and needed some friends in his life. Then he met some guys who work at Tech4Gamers, and they also came out to be equal nerds who suggested he join Tech4Gamers as a Hardware Expert.