problems with intel ax200

[I.C.Y]

the connection from my pc is unreliable, it disconnects every 5min and when I start a speedtest my wifi connection bounce between 20 and 80mbit/s. I should have faster internet because when I run it on my phone (when i lay it next to the wifi antenna from the pc) it’s in the upper 2-300s.

 

I have a crosshair 8 hero (wifi) with build in Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 160MHz

 

I already tried 2,4ghz, switched from ax to ac, played in the settings, reinstalled Windows and tried every driver on the intel and asus homepage... please help

[SacredBovine]

Try a new wifi adapter. They aren't that expensive (USB ones should run you about $50US).  

[I.C.Y]

15 minutes ago, SacredBovine said:

Try a new wifi adapter. They aren't that expensive (USB ones should run you about $50US).  

i expect more from a 400€ motherbaord, but i think a wifi adapter or cat6 cable is the last option i have ._.

[SacredBovine]

If you can find the same m.2 wifi card, you should be able to swap it with the one on your mobo. They are usually located by/in the rear I/O area.

[I.C.Y]

1 minute ago, SacredBovine said:

If you can find the same m.2 wifi card, you should be able to swap it with the one on your mobo. They are usually located by/in the rear I/O area.

i dont see it... isn't that thing soldered on the mobo?

[Alex Atkin UK]

6 hours ago, I.C.Y said:

i dont see it... isn't that thing soldered on the mobo?

I do not believe the AX200 comes in a soldered version, its specifically M.2 2230 or M.2 1216.

 

I think most motherboards bury it behind a shield around the antenna sockets and even worse some seem to hide it under the VRM heatsink.

 

That said, if its faulty is the motherboard under warranty?  I'd also be tempted to wonder if its the router or Windows.  I've personally found the AX200 pretty good.

[I.C.Y]

2 hours ago, Alex Atkin UK said:

I do not believe the AX200 comes in a soldered version, its specifically M.2 2230 or M.2 1216.

 

I think most motherboards bury it behind a shield around the antenna sockets and even worse some seem to hide it under the VRM heatsink.

 

That said, if its faulty is the motherboard under warranty?  I'd also be tempted to wonder if its the router or Windows.  I've personally found the AX200 pretty good.

.. hmm ok, i will look for the chip and send it to asus, that would be way easier than the dissembled mobo

 

thx

[Alex Atkin UK]

3 hours ago, I.C.Y said:

.. hmm ok, i will look for the chip and send it to asus, that would be way easier than the dissembled mobo

 

thx

Not sure they will accept it that way but its worth asking them, if you can get to it easily that is.

 

To be honest, if they have any sense they will just send you a replacement as the postage probably costs more than the card.