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
    2015-06-10T02:20:47+00:00

    I've had the same issue for quite a while now. It even progressed into BSOD's that would occur whenever I tried to change the WiFi adapter's channel or wireless mode. I got BSOD's such as "Kernel security check failure" and "Bad Pool Caller" while changing these settings. I found that after disabling the devices, uninstalling and deleting the device drivers completely (the option to delete the drivers came up in device manager) and then reinstalling the Intel ProSet/Wireless WiMAX software fixed the issue completely.

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-06-10T08:09:44+00:00

    The issue isn't a one-size fits all. Start your own thread to get help by using the participate button on top of this thread.. This thread is old, outdated and full of fixes that are wrong and will cause more issue then they will solve.

    The router can still be the issue, if it doesn't support newer features, has issues with IPv6 or fails security items that evolve over time. The driver may not work with the router because the driver isn't written correctly or the router may need a firmware update.

    The easiest way to tell if it has to do with the router is try the device on a different, newer router and if wireless works then there is something with the router that is the issue

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-06-11T17:02:04+00:00

    Eve. Thank you so much for such useful insight. I'm going to try this on our laptops (mostly Lenovo) and update the post if it's successful. Many thanks again!

    Please let us know on this Thread if 'my' Fix helped you at all.... or not..... This Thread is really looking for answers.....

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  4. Anonymous
    2015-06-14T12:16:24+00:00

    I"m using 3 Lenonvo Yoga 2 laptops. I adapted your fix to the laptop specific drivers. Of course your fix helped me go through my todo checklist again and make sure all bases were covered. I also noticed the Netsh commands might have provided slightly better wifi consistency but I"m afraid that after going through all these steps in detail the Wifi is still intermittent on all laptops. I'm now examining other options and fixes and will update this thread of the final solution. Thanks again!

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  5. Anonymous
    2015-06-14T19:26:29+00:00

    I"m using 3 Lenonvo Yoga 2 laptops. I adapted your fix to the laptop specific drivers. Of course your fix helped me go through my todo checklist again and make sure all bases were covered. I also noticed the Netsh commands might have provided slightly better wifi consistency but I"m afraid that after going through all these steps in detail the Wifi is still intermittent on all laptops. I'm now examining other options and fixes and will update this thread of the final solution. Thanks again! 

    Thank you so much for updating us and please DO let us know when you arrive at your Solution.... God knows we need 'fixes' that will help everyone.... 

    I CAN say one thing, it WAS this particular Thread that helped me to find MY permanent FIX Solution for my Machine....  so, hopefully, in time, EVERYONE who comes to this Thread will eventually find their Fix also.

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