@rugsu - I suspect you are hitting a problem that I've seen to affect some older WiFi cards, particularly Intel AC models where they outright refuse to 'see' WiFi 6 networks. There has been similar comment round these parts in the past e.g. here.
Unfortunately there is no way to 'downgrade' the Smart Hub 6 Plus to use WiFi 5 and neither will Compatible WiFi work as that currently uses WiFi 6 too.
That leaves your options as: -
- Find updated drivers for the WiFi card on your laptop. Not easy if the manufacturer no longer publishes them and you're on your own if you decide to start downloading stuff from 'less reputable' websites.
- Purchase a cheap WiFi 6 capable USB WiFi adapter. Depending on the spec of your USB ports, they may bottleneck the connection below what it's capable of but it should allow you to get connected over the air again.
- Replace the laptop.
There's a pretty decent read on TP-Link's website here that sounds like it may be your culprit.
