@Joseph-TP The driver update was performed during a Windows 11 update.  I don't recall if it was listed as an "optional" update or was part of a package of several updates, but it wasn't something I downloaded, it was done by Windows.  When I go to Windows Update and review the update history, it shows "Realtek Semiconductor Corp. - Net - 1030.52.731.2025 Successfully installed on 12/11/2025", and if I check the driver version when I have issues with the network dropping out repeatedly, it shows that version.  I am fairly certain my issues started happening after this update.  I followed a procedure I found on the TP-Link site, I don't remember if it was in a FAQ or on the forum article, that talked about how to roll back to an older driver, but it seems like the driver file keeps getting overwritten by Windows.  I had the install package for version 1030.44.0408.2024 which I downloaded from this website several months ago, and I attempt to re-install that version, by selecting to uninstall the TP-Link network adapter (and selecting "attempt to remove driver"), reboot, then run the install program I have for version 1030.44.0408.2024.  This works great for a while, and as a matter of fact I just got done doing that for about the 10th time a little while ago.  I show great signal on the Windows system tray icon, plus I have not had any connectivity issues since I did that about half an hour ago.  It just seems like that "updated" driver from Realtek is causing all the problems here.  I'm looking for any suggestions, not sure how to resolve this - I had even attempted to remove the driver file manually after uninstalling, but Windows user permissions prevents me from doing that.  I am assuming you mean for me to "remove unused driver" using that FAQ after uninstalling the device, but before rebooting?  I may try that the next time, I was not aware of that separate step being available.