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
    2014-02-17T04:20:31+00:00

    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

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-02-17T12:01:01+00:00

    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.

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-02-17T16:25:15+00:00

    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

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-02-18T10:35:06+00:00

    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

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  5. Anonymous
    2014-02-19T12:32:04+00:00

    I have this exact problem. 

    I can safely say it is definitely a Windows 8.1 problem - it never arose under Windows 8 in the same network and the same computer works fine if I boot it into Linux, which I usually do as I like be able to use it for network stuff without having to plug in a cable.

    I can't understand why Microsoft have the Centrino N2235 still marked as "Windows 8.1 Compatible" on their compatibility checker when the public vote indicates overwhelmingly that it is not.

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