Unstable Wi-Fi: Disconnects and asking for authentication multiple times

Framework Laptop 16 Linux
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Hi,

I’m on Linux Mint 22.1 (kernel 6.8.0-60-generic, BIOS version 3.05) and the Wifi connection is unstable. It often disconnects and when I reconnect it asks for authentication multiple times. Other devices can connect to the Wifi just fine so I assume the issue is really with the Framework laptop.

Is there a way to diagnose this problem? I found some other posts but they all point to replacing the Wi-Fi card.

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I have a 12th gen Intel FW 13 running the same kernel, DE and BIOS as you. I was afflicted by similar symptoms when the laptop was connected to a particular AP in my workplace. Other devices, mine and colleagues, had no issue with that AP. I’ve not experienced a similar problem in the myriad other places that I use the FW.

I experimented with laptop position and screen angle and became convinced that the combination of my desk’s location, the FW wifi antenna and the AP location conspired to deliver sub-optimal RF.

Fortunately I was able to have the AP moved and the issue no longer occurred.

I understand that such a solution might not be possible in your circumstances.