Windows 8.1: WiFi dropping and/or "Limited"

SOLVED:

i was having all the same problems that you guys were having, all i did was go to your wifi properties, then configure, then driver, then roll back driver.

worked for me! :D

Okay, I've been having similar problems, and tried similar solutions with no luck. Just a little while ago, I figured out that it seems to happen more often when my computer is busy. Using this new info, I stumbled upon this answer with a google search for 'wifi cuts out when computer is busy'

Jackpot. Turns out, my computer turned off my wifi to save power. Very annoying. Here's how you can fix it:

System Specific Fixes

Although these may are not guaranteed to work, many people have found that they solved issues with wireless internet dropping in and out, depending on the device they’re using.

WiFi Dropping Out On Vista/Windows 8

1. Go into your control panel, click network connections, right click wireless connection and choose properties. In the “Power Management” section, untick the box that says “Allow The Computer To Turn Off This Device To Save Power.” Save.
2. Go into your control panel, open up “Wireless Adapter Settings” then “Power Saving Mode” and check that it isn’t disconnecting your WiFi to save power.

Here's the link to the site that answered my question: http://answerquestions.hubpages.com/hub/Why-Does-My-Wifi-Keep-Turning-Off

Abumusllim, Thank you for your reply. I had thought you were talking about a computer setting not the router setting. This would not be an issue for me, since I was already using my router to filter by the mac address. Your information might be able to help someone else though. I have tried so many various solutions. My computer does seem to when I roll back to the prior network adapter settings, but it goes against my better nature. I don't seem to be able to find any current driver that works like it should for Windows 8.1. It's the little things, but I have finally decided to quit being quite so **** and accept what works.

SureIt’s in your router settingsIn the address bar on internet explorer ( or any browser ) type:192.168.1.1will be asked to enter user name and password ( u should know it! if not, try: user: admin pass: admin or just type in pass: admin )Now look for wireless settings click on it, u should see mac address somewhere there! ( Depends on the type of router you have )Sami alasad