Having trouble with Wi-Fi connectivity on my i7 laptop running Manjaro—what could be the cause and solution?

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Hi everyone,

I’m having persistent issues with Wi-Fi connectivity on my i7 laptop running Manjaro Linux. The connection is often unstable, with frequent drops and occasional inability to connect to any Wi-Fi networks.

The problem seems to occur regardless of my distance from the router, and it’s been happening since I installed some recent system updates. The laptop, which has an Intel i7 processor, includes a Wi-Fi card that should work well with Linux. However, despite checking for any recent changes or new hardware, the issue persists.

I’m seeking advice on how to diagnose and resolve this Wi-Fi connectivity problem. I’m particularly interested in understanding what could be causing the instability and what steps I should take to troubleshoot and fix the issue. Additionally, if there are any known solutions or workarounds that could help stabilize the connection on Manjaro, I would greatly appreciate your insights.

Thank you in advance for your help!

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Hi @jamesedision, and welcome!

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Hi,

It there are glitches with wifi connection, first try disabling powersave and Mac randomization. Seem to be one main source of wifi headaches: