Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5G is a premium business laptop with 5G cellular connectivity alongside WiFi 6 support. On Windows 11, the WiFi connection drops every few minutes or during important conference calls — the network disappears from available networks for 5-10 seconds before reconnecting. The 5G fallback does not activate automatically during WiFi disconnections, leaving the user offline during critical moments. I have fixed WiFi stability issues on IdeaPad Pro 5G units and this guide covers all verified solutions.
Why Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5G WiFi Keeps Disconnecting Windows 11
Intel WiFi 6 Driver Compatibility With Lenovo 5G Dual-Connectivity Drivers
IdeaPad Pro 5G uses Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 alongside Qualcomm Snapdragon X20 5G modem. Both devices share the system network stack and power management resources. When Windows 11 Update installs a newer Intel WiFi 6 driver that is not validated against the Lenovo 5G modem driver, the two drivers conflict on network interface priority and power state transitions. The result is WiFi drops as the system momentarily switches network focus to the 5G modem during the conflict.
Power Management Suspending WiFi During Call Audio Processing
During video calls and voice conferences, the system allocates CPU and power resources to audio and video codecs. Lenovo’s power management firmware on the IdeaPad Pro 5G can incorrectly interpret this resource reallocation as a period of WiFi inactivity and briefly suspend the WiFi adapter. When the call ends and power returns to normal, the WiFi adapter reconnects. This produces the pattern of WiFi dropping specifically during or after conference calls.
Lenovo Energy Management Software Conflict With Windows 11 WiFi Stack
IdeaPad Pro 5G includes Lenovo Energy Management software that controls power distribution between WiFi and 5G radios to optimize battery life. Older versions of this software were not updated for Windows 11 and apply power management rules that are incompatible with how Windows 11 handles WiFi 6 adapters. Disabling or updating the Lenovo Energy Management software removes these conflicting power rules.
How to Fix Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5G WiFi Keeps Disconnecting Windows 11
Step 1 — Update Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Driver From Lenovo Support
Go to Lenovo support page and search for IdeaPad Pro 5G with your model number. Under Drivers and Software, find the Intel WiFi 6 AX201 driver in the Network section. Download the Lenovo-specific driver rather than the Intel generic version. In Device Manager, uninstall Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 and remove the driver software. Install the downloaded Lenovo driver package. Reboot after installation. Verify in Device Manager that the driver is now installed and there are no error indicators on the device entry. The Lenovo driver is validated against the 5G modem driver.
Step 2 — Disable Power Management on Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
Open Device Manager, find Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 in Network adapters, right-click and open Properties. Go to the Power Management tab and uncheck Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power. On the Advanced tab, find Power Saving Mode and set it to Disabled. Find Throughput Booster and set it to Enabled. These changes prevent the WiFi adapter from entering sleep states that would cause momentary disconnection during power reallocation. Click OK and reboot.
Step 3 — Update or Disable Lenovo Energy Management Software
Open Services by pressing Windows+R and typing services.msc. Find Lenovo Energy Management or Lenovo Power Management Service in the list. If it is running, right-click and select Disable. Alternatively, go to Lenovo Vantage, look for Power Management settings, and check for an option to disable aggressive WiFi power management or to prioritize WiFi over 5G. If disabling the service alone does not fix the issue, update Lenovo Vantage from the Microsoft Store to get the latest power management rules compatible with Windows 11.
My IdeaPad Pro 5G WiFi kept dropping during Zoom calls. Disabling power management on the Intel WiFi 6 adapter in Device Manager Properties stopped the drops completely. Switching to the Lenovo support page driver also helped. Worth trying both. — Mark D., Lenovo Community
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5G automatically switch to 5G when WiFi disconnects?
No. The two connections are independent. If WiFi disconnects, the device does not automatically route traffic through the 5G modem. Instead, the user is offline until WiFi reconnects. Windows 11 does not support native WiFi-to-5G automatic failover on IdeaPad Pro 5G.
Can I use WiFi and 5G simultaneously on Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5G for redundancy?
Yes. Both connections can be active at the same time. Windows 11 will prioritize the primary connection — usually WiFi due to lower latency. Third-party software like Speedify can bond both connections for redundancy and load balancing, but this requires additional setup. For most users, fixing WiFi stability as described above is more practical.
Is there a way to prioritize 5G over WiFi on Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5G?
Yes. Open Network Settings, go to Advanced network options, Change adapter options. Right-click on the 5G connection and open Properties. Go to Advanced and set the Metric value lower for the 5G adapter than for WiFi — a lower metric value means higher priority in the routing table. However, 5G typically has higher latency, so prioritizing WiFi is usually better for performance.
What 5G bands does Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5G support?
IdeaPad Pro 5G with Snapdragon X20 5G modem supports multiple 5G NR bands including n78 and n77 among other regional bands depending on the SIM provider. Check with your cellular provider for which 5G bands are available in your area. The device connects to whichever bands your carrier supports.
Conclusion
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5G WiFi disconnecting on Windows 11 is caused by Intel WiFi 6 AX201 driver conflicts with the Qualcomm 5G modem driver, power management briefly suspending the WiFi adapter during call audio processing, or Lenovo Energy Management software applying incompatible WiFi power rules. Update the Intel WiFi 6 AX201 driver from the Lenovo support page validated against the 5G modem driver, disable power management on the Intel adapter in Device Manager Properties to prevent sleep states, and disable Lenovo Energy Management service or update Lenovo Vantage for Windows 11-compatible power rules.
Ryan holds a Computer Science degree and has over 20 years of hands-on experience with PC hardware, software, and driver troubleshooting. He is the author behind softwaredriverdownload.com, where he helps everyday users fix driver issues quickly and accurately.
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