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
    2014-06-14T19:59:41+00:00

    Could be your virus protection disable it to see if it works. If it does use Windows Defender instead. Also try booting in safe mode with networking and safe mode to see if it makes a difference. You can also go to network manager and then double click the wireless adapter select drivers tab then driver details and try selecting the Microsoft version of the driver or another one that maybe available. If it is still an issue open a thread of your own as similar problems can have different solutions and you will get more helps that way. Open a command window then connect to the wireless network that has an issue. While its connected type ipconfig in the cmd window and copy those results. The when it drops do it again to see if it differs. You can probably just copy the second one and it will have both but better safe than sorry. If you see any different or the settings start with 10 post that to the new thread

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-06-14T19:44:38+00:00

    I can connect to all networks. The connection drops after about 5 to 10 minutes.

    Using the Nokia phone as a wireless device (modem) works.

    Changing the SSID didn´t work (unfortunately)

    Thank you for your concern in my problem.

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-06-14T18:40:10+00:00

    It is a forum that Microsoft created so users can help out. They do monitor the forum and if it is an issue they caused they will fix it as fast as possible. However the update also includes software from the manufactures and that is most likely what broke it. Or a change in security protocols. Unfortunately there are tons of wireless adapters and routers and ISP combinations and Microsoft can't make fixes for all of them. I believe there are over a million pieces of hardware that work with Windows . That is why its the responsibility of the manufactures to maintain thief products. Good Luck hope you get connected. BTW are you able to connect to some networks or none at all.

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-06-14T17:59:23+00:00

    I have to log in with my Microsoft account and there are Microsoft reps responding. They can pass this information to the people that doesn´t take this problem seriously.

    Sorry that I didn´t grasp this immediately (not ms forum), I have seen many posts complaining to the reps.

    Why should I complain to Lenovo when it is Microsoft´s release of Windows crap8.1 that has caused the problem?

    "Have you tried changing the wireless broadcast name and reseting the wireless connection up?"

    Thanks for the suggestion, I will try it.

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  5. Anonymous
    2014-06-14T15:59:51+00:00

    This isn't a Microsoft support forum this is a peer to peer forum. And Microsoft doesn't do anything with WiFi otherwise it would be fixed. You would be better off complaining to the manufactures of your computer or hardware.

    Have you tried changing the wireless broadcast name and reseting the wireless connection up?

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