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
    2014-01-18T09:50:16+00:00

    Since installing 8.1 Pro, I'm having issues with WiFi dropping internet connectivity .I have uninstalled/reinstalled the device drivers several times, 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 LAPTOP MODEL :LENOVO G 570

    Have you tried here?

    http://support.lenovo.com/en_GB/research/hints-or-tips/detail.page?DocID=HT072724

    and here

    https://downloadcenter.intel.com/SearchResult.aspx?lang=eng&ProductFamily=Wireless+Networking&ProductLine=Intel%C2%AE+Wi-Fi+Products&ProductProduct=Intel%C2%AE+Centrino%C2%AE+Wireless-N+%2b+WiMAX+6150&ProdId=3312&LineId=1784&FamilyId=1783

    Just make sure It is the correct driver for your laptop.

    I used the Intel support page rather than the Laptop makes support page.

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-01-17T23:10:16+00:00

    Since installing 8.1 Pro, I'm having issues with WiFi dropping internet connectivity .I have uninstalled/reinstalled the device drivers several times, 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 LAPTOP MODEL :LENOVO G 570

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-01-17T22:42:29+00:00

    tried and not working

    by the way what did i just did ???????

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-01-17T22:18:26+00:00

    So I wished and tried your suggestion. But it is back to same and disconnects.

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  5. Anonymous
    2014-01-17T19:05:38+00:00

    run command prompt as administrator:

    type:  netsh winsock reset  and then ENTER

    Restart pc / laptop and all your problems are past.

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