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
    2014-06-04T14:05:00+00:00

    Mine is Thinkpad E440 with Windows 8.1 and Intel Wireless N 7260 having disconnect and limited connection issue. 

    Yesterday i realized that Wifi driver from intel is released with version 17.0.2.5 which is in the update description is fixed the disconnection issues. 

    I reinstall my Laptop with Windows 8.1 and install the latest driver for Wifi to 17.0.2.5 from Lenovo site and my problem is solved! I have posted many questions in Intel and Lenovo forums and finally Intel and Lenovo support solved this problem.

    I got 2 days stable connection after fresh install of Windows 8.1 with the latest driver and hopefully for the future. Will keep you posted. 

    Thanks!

    OH! Very Thanx!!! I have solve same problem on Lenovo Flex 15 IdealPad with Windows 8.1 x64 by reinstalling LATEST (17.0.2.5) version of Intel Wireless N 7260 driver! Thank you alot!

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-06-05T14:26:31+00:00

    Mine uses a Qualcomm Atheros AR9485WB-EG adapter. I've downloaded the driver version 10.0.0.276 dated 12/12/2013. No better.

    It's clear that Microsoft is responsible for this. Whatever changed between 8 and 8.1 and whatever subsequent fix was applied has broken connectivity (it worked fine until a few days ago on 8.1).

    Microsoft have, as usual, blamed the wifi card suppliers, but Microsoft ought to take responsibility themselves because this happened when THEY applied THEIR updates to my operating system.

    I'm only able to use my laptop when connected directly to my router. What the **** is the use of that?

    PS No response at all from Sony - but they're dropping the VAIO, so I suppose I shouldn't be surprised!

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-06-05T14:53:10+00:00

    Thief updates include third party driver updates. And not every one had this issue intact most didn't which most likely mean it was the adapter makers fault. Thus issue is usually fixes by changing the driver to the Microsoft driver in device manager if you are still having issues

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-06-05T20:12:23+00:00

    This is exactly what is going on with me, I'm about to smash my computer!   Doesee anyone have a solution?

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  5. Anonymous
    2014-06-05T20:48:39+00:00

    Oh I have an acer E-1-510p-2671 if this helps someone lead me to a solution

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