Windows 10: PC Network Adapters Appears to Fail After Some Time

I have a client with a relatively new few months old Dell Precision 3460 running Win 11 PRO which is experiencing very odd network issues.The computer has worked fine connectivity wise until a couple of weeks back. Now after reboot, the network connection dies after 10 to 90 minutes. I updated the device to the latest Intel\Dell driver and then to the latest Intel driver. No impact.I added an ASUS AC-53 USB Wireless adapter which also fails, but takes substantially more time 12-18 hrsI have run DISM Scannow, reset the Network via Windows Settings, and run a number of CMD line network

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network adapters

Hi, Michael.



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

As per my understanding, you may be facing an issue with your driver updates.

I suggest that you perform the steps mentioned below and check if it helps you resolve your issue.



Method 1: Network troubleshooting

• • • On the search bar type “Troubleshooting”
    • Click on “Network and Internet”
    • Click on “Network Adapter” and run the troubleshooter.

Method 2: Download and install the latest firmware updates for the Network adapter

Follow these steps to un-install the drivers:

• On the search bar type “ Device Manager”
• On the left pane locate “Network Adapter” and expand by clicking on it
• Right on the “ Network driver” option and click “Uninstall’
• Download the latest Wireless network adapter driver setup file from the manufacturer’s website and install it.

Your reply is very important for us to ensure a proper resolution. Please get back to us with the above information in order to assist you accordingly.

For further assistance, you can post your query in Microsoft Community

 

Network Adapter

To enable:

1. Control Panel
2. Network and Internet
3. Network Sharing Center
4. Change adapter settings
5. Right-click on your network adapter and choose enable

If this does not work, you probably have a failed network adapter. If you have a desktop PC, you can buy fairly cheaply a add-in board that will serve this purpose and it should be quite easy to install.

 

Resetting Network Adapter

While I have read several suggestions for resetting the network adapter, they all involve rebooting the PC. I am wondering why the Windows Network and Internet troubleshooter doesn't reboot after resetting the adapter? Whatever it does appears (mostly) to solve my network connection issues and a solution that doean't involve rebooting would be an improvement.