Windows 8.1: WiFi dropping and/or "Limited"

Hi,

 

Limited connection means the PC has successfully connected to the router, but the PC wasn't assigned a valid IP address, so you can't actually get to the Internet. It can also indicate that a valid IP address was assigned but that the PC doesn't have Internet connectivity. If you're connected to a home network, try restarting the router.

 

However Internet connection problems are most commonly caused by disconnected cables or by routers and modems that aren't working correctly.

 

Try these steps:

 

Run Ipconfig /all at the command prompt to check if you are able to obtain an IP (internet protocol) address.

 

a.Go to Start screen type command prompt select command prompt as an Administrator.

 b.Click ‘OK’ to open a MS-DOS command line window.

c. Type "ipconfig /all" (without the quotation marks), and then hit the**‘ENTER’** key.

 

You may also refer to the following links and check:

 

Wired and wireless network problems

 

Why can't I connect to the Internet?

 

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows-8/cant-connect-to-internet

 

Please revert with the issue status.

I want everyone to know because it says "engineer" in their job title does make these idiots at Microsoft actual engineers! Engineers need to be subject matter experts at their chosen field and this woman obviously is just an idiot.

It is obvious she has not fully understand the issue that it is not the fault of the router when Windows 8/8.1 says "limited connection" it is because windows 8.1 dropped it's IP address not the router!!

Please Microsoft fix your poorly executed coding.

Also this thread has gone completely off topic the original issue is the Intel Centrino line of Wifi adapters poorly manufactured/engineered and coded by Intel.

That includes the Centrino 6235 as well which is the most widespread issue.

abumuslim,

I wanted to verify this on my computer, but I do not know where this setting is located.  Would you be able to provide the location of this setting?

Hi,

Go to device manager>Network adapters>(Select the driver)> properties>Power management

then uncheck  allow the computer to turn of this device to save power.

It worked for me. try it once.

after installing windows 8.1 its seems the setings enable MAC address on router as default!!

So make sure your MAC address on router settings is OFF!

Sami alasad