No one seems to have a 4G & 5G antenna that stays connected when the 5G signal drops.
No one seems to have a 4G & 5G antenna that stays connected when the 5G signal drops.
I currently own a 5G Nokia antenna, but whenever I lose the signal I have to restart my PC. I’m looking for one that automatically switches to 4G and keeps me connected. I believe this could help me switch providers to a network that doesn’t cause issues. A smartphone can handle multiple signals and stay online, so why should an antenna be the problem? My device only shows 4G and no internet, which is why a reboot works. I’ve tried disabling all power-saving settings on the network card, but it still happens. I think the issue lies with the antenna itself, not my PC.
The solution is challenging since it depends not just on your modem but also on how your service provider set up their 4G and 5G networks. If they use 5G in standalone mode—which is typical for home internet speed—switching to 4G can disrupt the whole connection. This happens because moving from 5G standalone back to 4G involves changing network cores. With 5G non-standalone, you might encounter a firmware issue with your modem or unstable 4G service. In this case, 5G relies on 4G for the first link and then stays connected via a bonded channel, experiencing only minor speed changes. If your modem operates in router mode rather than transparent bridge or IP pass-through, it should mask any shifts between 4G and 5G, letting devices communicate through the router without interruption. In IP pass-through mode, the problem could stem from a firmware glitch.
Referring back to your previous discussion, if restarting the PC resolves the issue, it’s likely a Windows-related problem. Replacing the router probably won’t help much. If the router was the culprit, it should be the one that needs a reboot. From my experience, it’s not unusual for Windows and Linux systems to retain DHCP addresses, which is intentional—DHCP doesn’t assign new IPs until the current one expires, even if the router has reset its lease. This shouldn’t usually cause issues, and switching between 4G and 5G shouldn’t trigger such behavior either. It’s difficult to pinpoint the exact problem here.
I attempted to install the Intel I225-V Driver 2.1.3.3, but it didn’t resolve the problem. Since other updates fixed some issues, I tried Windows updates which helped others but didn’t eliminate my connection problems. Should I consider the Intel I225-V Driver V1.1.4.38? It seems like a software-related issue, though I’m unsure what’s causing it. I’d prefer it isn’t a hardware fault, like a faulty motherboard. Sometimes the system reports “connected” but can’t establish a link, while the Ethernet port shows blinking orange and green lights or just orange. I’ve created a new thread for this.