[DRIVERS] Intel Ethernet/WiFi/Bluetooth

[MoKiChU]

Hello there!

I have these drivers here installed and I don't know if it is related, but I am experiencing issues at boot up where I result not being correctly connected to my lan network. It often happens that at Windows boot that I result connect to an Unknown Network with no lan, and consequently, no internet access.

When it happens I have to disable/enable the network adapter from Windows settings a few times or unplug/plug in the lan cable a few times.

Checked my router and it seems to work good. Could it be a driver issue? Where can I find your last driver so to try that out and see if it indeed is related to this last version?

Thank you in advance.

Hi,

I use these same drivers (I21x-V (1.0GbE) : 12.18.9.23 WHQL [20/04/2020]) on several PCs and I have no issue, so if you have issue, the issue is on your side.

Anyway, try this :

- Download I21x-V (1.0GbE) : 12.18.9.23 WHQL [20/04/2020] drivers from the first page of the thread.
- If you use a Drivers & Sofware version (not Drivers Only) and therefore you see Intel Network software in your apps installed, uninstall it (Start > Settings > Apps) then restart your PC.
- Launch Driver Store Explorer > Check the boxes of all versions of Intel drivers in Network adapters section.
- Check the box "Force Deletion" then click on the "Delete Package" button then restart your PC.
- Follow the Install Process of I21x-V (1.0GbE) from the first page of the thread.

[piratino]

Hi,

I use these same drivers (I21x-V (1.0GbE) : 12.18.9.23 WHQL [20/04/2020]) on several PCs and I have no issue, so if you have issue, the issue is on your side.

Anyway, try this :

- Download I21x-V (1.0GbE) : 12.18.9.23 WHQL [20/04/2020] drivers from the first page of the thread.
- If you use a Drivers & Sofware version (not Drivers Only) and therefore you see Intel Network software in your apps installed, uninstall it (Start > Settings > Apps) then restart your PC.
- Launch Driver Store Explorer > Check the boxes of all versions of Intel drivers in Network adapters section.
- Check the box "Force Deletion" then click on the "Delete Package" button then restart your PC.
- Follow the Install Process of I21x-V (1.0GbE) from the first page of the thread.

Ok, It looks like that the easy (and I think only) way in fixing this is unplugging the lan cable from the motherboard and plug it back in a couple of times.
If I do so from the router side it does not work.
Disabling/enabling back the network adapter in Windows worked yesterday, but it took longer time as it get stuck with an Unknown Network for longer, while today with the unplug/plug thing motherboard side the Unknown Network was there a few secs.

Said so, I don't have any software installed. I remember that before finding your drivers I was using the default windows ones or use directly the Intel drivers from Intel's website.

I don't think is a cable issue as when I result in being correctly connected, I surf the web with no issues, can play online with decent ping and no lags, and SpeedTest.net results are in line with my type of contract that are as follows:

PING ms 11
DOWNLOAD Mbps 85.81
UPLOAD Mbps 14.05

What else can I do? What could it be?
I have tried to change ethernet port on my router but it happens the same thing at each Windows boot up.
Can you link me the old drivers just for a test? That I remember, I have never had an issue with them..

Thank you again.

[MoKiChU]

What else can I do? What could it be?
I have tried to change ethernet port on my router but it happens the same thing at each Windows boot up.
Can you link me the old drivers just for a test? That I remember, I have never had an issue with them..

Thank you again.

- Download the Intel Ethernet drivers from your motherboard support page.
- Launch Driver Store Explorer > Check the boxes of all versions of Intel drivers in Network adapters section.
- Check the box "Force Deletion" then click on the "Delete Package" button then restart your PC.
- Install the Intel Ethernet drivers from your motherboard support page.

If the issue persists, it's not a driver issue.

[FMobile]

Hey guys I am having a problem with latest firmware 1.45 and latest driver.
The connection disrupts for 5 or so seconds, the windows taskbar icon goes "no internet" then it reconnects.
Started to happen when I updated to latest driver.
Before with version 1.0.0.13 no issues. Any new drivers soon? Should I rollback?
ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-G motherboard, 2.5 gbit ethernet.

[criskoe]

Hey guys I am having a problem with latest firmware 1.45 and latest driver.
The connection disrupts for 5 or so seconds, the windows taskbar icon goes "no internet" then it reconnects.
Started to happen when I updated to latest driver.
Before with version 1.0.0.13 no issues. Any new drivers soon? Should I rollback?
ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-G motherboard, 2.5 gbit ethernet.

Ive experienced strange throttling issues with the I225-V. Nothing seemed to fix it... I tried EVERYTHING. Including a brand new motherboard... While i didnt experience complete disconnects but Ive also seen reports of exactly what your saying... And yes your correct that rolling back to 1.0.0.13 will stop the drops. But you will see on this thread the NIC will then still suffer from horrible packet loss..... https://www.reddit.com/r/intel/comme...ith_the_intel/

I opened a ticket with intel regarding the poor behavior of the intel I-225V NIC. I submitted all my findings plus sent off the requested log reports generated by a tool they asked me to run... Will anything ever come of it? Who knows but i suggest anyone having issues with it to do the same and submit a ticket to intel. Intel is the only ones who MIGHT possibly be able to fix this.

[Gofran]

Hey guys I am having a problem with latest firmware 1.45 and latest driver.
The connection disrupts for 5 or so seconds, the windows taskbar icon goes "no internet" then it reconnects.
Started to happen when I updated to latest driver.
Before with version 1.0.0.13 no issues. Any new drivers soon? Should I rollback?
ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-G motherboard, 2.5 gbit ethernet.

Same issue i rolled back works ok now

[FMobile]

I've experienced strange throttling issues with the I225-V. Nothing seemed to fix it... I tried EVERYTHING. Including a brand new motherboard... While I didn't experience complete disconnects but I've also seen reports of exactly what your saying... And yes your correct that rolling back to 1.0.0.13 will stop the drops. But you will see on this thread the NIC will then still suffer from horrible packet loss..... https://www.reddit.com/r/intel/comme...ith_the_intel/

I opened a ticket with intel regarding the poor behaviour of the intel I-225V NIC. I submitted all my findings plus sent off the requested log reports generated by a tool they asked me to run... Will anything ever come of it? Who knows but i suggest anyone having issues with it to do the same and submit a ticket to intel. Intel is the only ones who MIGHT possibly be able to fix this.

Ok so I've read about it.
It might depend on which controller we got. V1 or updated V2? Someone on reddit told all new boards have this bug fixed and updated with the new version of I225V..
I've just rolled back to 1.0.0.13 and set manually to 1.0 gbits full duplex. Ran a few test for packet loss- 0% so far.
Will do further testing and post if any issues.....But we need this fix from intel ASAP. It is sad that it appears to be a Hardwire problem with controller. How could they not have tested this?


Thank you for answers. guys.

[criskoe]

Ok so I've read about it.
It might depend on which controller we got. V1 or updated V2? Someone on reddit told all new boards have this bug fixed and updated with the new version of I225V..
I've just rolled back to 1.0.0.13 and set manually to 1.0 gbits full duplex. Ran a few test for packet loss- 0% so far.
Will do further testing and post if any issues.....But we need this fix from intel ASAP. It is sad that it appears to be a Hardwire problem with controller. How could they not have tested this?


Thank you for answers. guys.

You can check what controller you got by looking at the HW ids.... At the end will have a V2 if you got a V2.. BUT.......

While your initial issue with complete disconnects has disappeared by rolling back driver. I still really believe the NIC isnt acting as good as it should... Myself and a few others that ive found on various forums have experienced throttling on high speed internet and the intel I225-V. I spend a few weeks trying to figure it out, including a completely new motherboard... With that being said ive also seen some people say its working fine for them. So I dunno.... I dunno but but i feel something isnt right.....

Also I hate to be the bearer of bad news but who ever on reddit is saying the V2 is fully bug fixed is wrong... People have found the V2 still suffers from issues......... Issues that according to some are still on a hardware level. But that it just MIGHT be possible Intel can try to mitigate the issue in the future with new firmware releases. The problem has to do with compatibility with certain switches from what I understand........

There is already a V3 expected later this year.... LOL... Its kinda bad.... https://wccftech.com/intel-foxville-...ards-affected/

Im not that impressed to be honest with you.... Im lucky enough that my Z490 board also has a Aquantia 10gb lan aswell. So Ive been just using that... This intel one is buggy.......

[MoKiChU]

Hi everyone,

- Intel Ethernet Drivers (Drivers Only) :

Drivers - I21x-AT (1.0GbE) : 12.18.11.1 WHQL [16/07/2020]
Download - I21x-AT (1.0GbE) : Link

Thread updated.

[Cezarycezary777]

Hi MoKIchU.
There is a driver driver showing in DriverMax app for Intel Bluetooth 21.110.0.3 from 25/06/2020. Is ok to update this driver? Please advise.