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Hello everyone,

I'm encountering persistent network connectivity issues with my Raspberry Pi 4 running Windows 11 IoT Enterprise. I've tried both Ethernet and Wi-Fi, but both connections drop intermittently. This is critical for my project as it requires a stable connection to a cloud service.

Here's what I've tried so far:

• Rebooting the Pi and router multiple times.
• Trying a different Ethernet cable and port on the router.
• Manually configuring IP address, subnet mask, and DNS servers.
• Checking the network adapter drivers (they appear to be up-to-date).
• Testing the network with another device (which works perfectly).

Has anyone else faced similar issues with the Raspberry Pi 4 and Windows IoT? Any suggestions on how to diagnose or fix this?

This is a critical issue that needs a stable solution.

Hi IoT_Dev_123,

Thanks for reaching out. It's frustrating when network connectivity is unstable. Let's try a few more things:

1. Check Power Management Settings: Sometimes, power saving features can disable network adapters. You can check this via the device manager or PowerShell:

Get-NetAdapter powerconfig

Ensure 'Turn on power saving' is set to 'False' for your network adapters if it's enabled.

2. Analyze Network Logs: Look for network-related errors in the Event Viewer. Specifically, check the 'System' and 'Application' logs for any warnings or errors related to networking, the WLAN/Ethernet driver, or DHCP client events.

3. Test with a Static IP on the Pi: While you mentioned manually configuring, ensure the static IP you're using is outside your router's DHCP range to avoid conflicts.

4. Consider a Different OS Build: If possible, try booting the Pi with a different version or build of Windows 11 IoT Enterprise or even Raspberry Pi OS (if compatible with your project) to rule out an OS-specific issue.

Please let us know the results of these steps.

Thanks for the quick response, WindowsIoT_Admin!

I checked the power management settings. For the Ethernet adapter, power saving was indeed enabled. I've disabled it and will monitor the connection.

I'm also going through the Event Viewer. I found several warnings related to DHCP client events failing to renew leases, but no critical errors immediately obvious. I'll continue to investigate there.

I'll try the static IP test and a different OS build if disabling power saving doesn't resolve the issue. I'll report back soon.