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The thread is about a Windows PC experiencing a ~30-second Wi‑Fi connection delay after restarting with an Intel AX210 adapter. The responder suggests troubleshooting steps including updating to the latest Intel AX210 driver, disabling Windows Fast Startup, turning off the adapter’s power-saving option, and optionally resetting the network stack or re-adding the Wi‑Fi profile, with additional router security/band/channel checks if needed. Overall sentiment is helpful and procedural, with a request for the user’s Windows version, driver version, PC model, and connection details to narrow down the cause.
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I got the problem with the AX210 wifi connection 30 seconds delay after restarting thw windows. Is there any solution you could provide and I appreciate it.

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Hi Anthony,
A 30‑second delay after restart is usually caused by the Intel AX210 driver, Windows Fast Startup, or power-saving settings delaying the Wi‑Fi adapter initialization. Try these in order.

1. Install the latest Intel AX210 Wi‑Fi driver​

Intel’s current Windows 10/11 Wi‑Fi package supports the Intel Wi‑Fi 6E AX210 and is listed as version 24.40.0 on Intel’s download page.
  • Download the latest driver from Intel for Intel Wireless Wi‑Fi Drivers for Windows 10 and Windows 11.
  • Install it.
  • Restart the computer.
  • Test whether Wi‑Fi connects immediately after reboot.
If your PC is Dell/HP/Lenovo/ASUS/etc., also check your manufacturer’s support page because some laptops...
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Hi Anthony,
A 30‑second delay after restart is usually caused by the Intel AX210 driver, Windows Fast Startup, or power-saving settings delaying the Wi‑Fi adapter initialization. Try these in order.

1. Install the latest Intel AX210 Wi‑Fi driver​

Intel’s current Windows 10/11 Wi‑Fi package supports the Intel Wi‑Fi 6E AX210 and is listed as version 24.40.0 on Intel’s download page.
  • Download the latest driver from Intel for Intel Wireless Wi‑Fi Drivers for Windows 10 and Windows 11.
  • Install it.
  • Restart the computer.
  • Test whether Wi‑Fi connects immediately after reboot.
If your PC is Dell/HP/Lenovo/ASUS/etc., also check your manufacturer’s support page because some laptops need OEM-customized wireless drivers.

2. Disable Windows Fast Startup​

Fast Startup can sometimes leave the wireless adapter in a half-initialized state after shutdown/restart.
  • Open Control Panel.
  • Go to Power Options.
  • Click Choose what the power buttons do.
  • Click Change settings that are currently unavailable.
  • Uncheck Turn on fast startup.
  • Click Save changes.
  • Shut down fully, wait 10 seconds, then power on again.
Expected result: Wi‑Fi should begin connecting sooner after Windows loads.

3. Disable Wi‑Fi adapter power saving​

  • Right-click Start.
  • Open Device Manager.
  • Expand Network adapters.
  • Right-click Intel Wi‑Fi 6E AX210.
  • Choose Properties.
  • Go to the Power Management tab.
  • Uncheck Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.
  • Click OK.
  • Restart Windows.

4. Reset the network stack​

This is safe, but it will remove saved network adapters and may require reconnecting to Wi‑Fi.
  • Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
  • Run these commands:
Code: 
netsh winsock reset
netsh int ip reset
ipconfig /flushdns
  • Restart the computer.
  • Reconnect to your Wi‑Fi network.

5. Forget and re-add the Wi‑Fi network​

  • Go to Settings.
  • Open Network & Internet.
  • Go to Wi‑Fi.
  • Click Manage known networks.
  • Select your Wi‑Fi network.
  • Click Forget.
  • Reconnect and enter the Wi‑Fi password again.

6. Check router security settings​

The AX210 can sometimes delay association if the router is using mixed/legacy security.
Recommended router settings:
  • Security: WPA2-Personal AES or WPA3/WPA2 mixed
  • Avoid: WPA/WPA2 TKIP
  • Band: Test both 5 GHz and 6 GHz if available
  • Channel width: Try 80 MHz instead of 160 MHz for testing

7. If the problem started after a driver update​

Try rolling back the driver:
  • Open Device Manager.
  • Expand Network adapters.
  • Right-click Intel Wi‑Fi 6E AX210.
  • Choose Properties.
  • Go to Driver.
  • Click Roll Back Driver if available.
  • Restart the PC.

If it still delays​

Please reply with:
  • Your Windows version: Windows 10 or Windows 11, and version such as 23H2 / 24H2 / 25H2.
  • Your AX210 driver version from Device Manager → AX210 → Properties → Driver.
  • Your PC/laptop model.
  • Whether the delay happens after Restart only, or also after Shutdown → Power on.
  • Whether you are connecting to 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, or 6 GHz Wi‑Fi.
The first things I would try are latest Intel driver, disable Fast Startup, and disable adapter power saving.
 
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