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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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So far so good, I haven't experienced "limited connection" for a while now (1 hour already, it used to be only took 10 minutes)
thank you
Your welcome.
Mind if I ask what network adapter you are using? Reason I ask if I wonder if various fixes work for different adapters? Mine is a Netgear N300.
Problem is every time I switch on my laptop, it is Limited connectivity. I have to troubleshoot which resets Wifi adapter and I get connection. Same adapter which was working perfectly in 8 doesn't work in 8.1. Also I found Windows is supposed to refresh/ reset adapter as soon as it finds connection but it is not happening.
If I switch my wifi connection and reverts to original, I will again get Limited connectivity. This is irritating. When I upgrade, it's Windows responsibility to look after all compatible drivers.
So far so good, I haven't experienced "limited connection" for a while now (1 hour already, it used to be only took 10 minutes)
thank you
Have you try simply change the scan interval of wifi device from 60 to 120?
it is work for me ;)
device manager / right click on network adapter / choose wifi adapter properties / click advance TAB / choose scan valid interval & modify standard value 60 to 120 / the apply change
hopefully its help ;)
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