Windows 8.1: WiFi dropping and/or "Limited"

Anonymous
2013-10-20T17:01:27+00:00

Since installing 8.1 Pro, I'm having issues with WiFi dropping internet connectivity and always showing "Limited" when clicking on the system tray icon.  When I troubleshoot the problem using the system tool it is always the gateway that is faulty.  I have uninstalled/reinstalled the device drivers several times, installed the newest drivers directly from Intel, restarted the computer, etc.  I can restore connectivity by turning WiFi off then back on, but the connection will drop at what seems to be random intervals.  My applicable system specs are as follows;

Lenovo Y510P  Laptop

Windows 8.1 Pro

Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2230

Apple Time Capsule router w/newest firmware

Needless to say this is quite an irritating bug that didn't exist prior to the update to 8.1  I hope this can be resolved quickly. Thanks!

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-03-03T01:49:40+00:00

    I do too have this problem and it has been dropping more and more since new.

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-02-25T10:44:29+00:00

    Hi all,

    I've written before, the 3 cards do not works perfectly.

    Broadcom, Atheros, Killer.

    Intel works, only the driver instal, Device Manager.

    Now checked .exe installer Broadcom, Atheros.

    If you clear the TEMP, click instal. exe, open the installer .exe application runs.

    Drivers for Device Manager, are in the TEMP.

    Copy, paste it into a folder on your desktop manually.

    Exit the installer .exe (not finish) or (Cancel)

    Open Manager Devices, click Update Driver,

    point to that folder manually.

    Enjoy running WIFI and BT :-)

    Broadcom, Atheros, Killer, Intel works all 4 cards.

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-02-25T03:54:25+00:00

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  4. Anonymous
    2015-02-25T03:47:53+00:00

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  5. Anonymous
    2015-02-09T18:25:12+00:00

    What does your ipconfig all read out. Run it right click choose select all press enter and post it here. Also please use this it will help. http://www.vindamedia.com/windows/help/troubleshooting-your-network

    Limited means not connected somewhere. Could be connected to the router but not the internet. Try ipconfig/flushdns. If that doesn't work use the other 4 in that article

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