Default gateway not available windows 8.1

Anonymous
2013-10-20T01:52:09+00:00

I've just upgraded from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 two days ago, and it is great. But I have a problem, my wireless network that I usually connect to is now Limited. I ran the network diagnostics and it says the "Default gateway is unavailable" How can I fix this?

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Anonymous
2014-02-24T07:38:57+00:00

all you have to do is to change your network adapter driver from "Broadcom 802.11n Natwork Adapter" to "Broadcom 802.11a Natwork Adapter" and your wifi will work properly.

below are the stepsto change network adapter driver.

i have Lenovo Z580

solution worked for me was...

1>open device manager

2>expand network adapters

3>double click on Broadcom 802.11a network Adapter (i.e open your wifi N/W adapter properties) 

(Nore:- you might have Broadcom 802.11n network Adapter than select that)

4>select driver tab n click on update driver...

5>select Browse my computer for driver

6>click on let me pic from list of device....

7>unchack show compatibale hardware

8> now from the manufacturer window select Broadcomand from the Network Adapter list select the the driver having name Broadcom 802.11a Network Adapter and re connect your wifi..

Notethat u have to select 802.11a by default it was 802.11n...

if still have problem try another driver from list any one of tham will defiantly work..

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-02-18T04:16:55+00:00

    Dear ,

    The guy solutions are really funny, this is a common problem with windows 8.1 i believe. I am also facing similar problem . I am unable to connect wifi,same issue limited connectivity ,default gate way.

    From other laptop and tab connecting to the same wifi. waiting for a solution, if got any please do  forward me

    regards

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-02-25T22:31:09+00:00

    HirenParekh ....Thank you very very much.I try everything from all site in the world, only this way help me on my Windows 8 on my new lap top Lenovo g 500......Thank you again

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-03-01T17:59:19+00:00

    Wow! Thank you so much!! After trying everything - the steps below worked!!!! Great forum 

    open device manager

    2>expand network adapters

    3>double click on Broadcom 802.11a network Adapter (i.e open your wifi N/W adapter properties) 

    (Nore:- you might have Broadcom 802.11n network Adapter than select that)

    4>select driver tab n click on update driver...

    5>select Browse my computer for driver

    6>click on let me pic from list of device....

    7>unchack show compatibale hardware

    8> now from the manufacturer window select Broadcomand from the Network Adapter list select the the driver having name Broadcom 802.11a Network Adapter and re connect your wifi..

    Notethat u have to select 802.11a by default it was 802.11n...

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-03-06T19:31:35+00:00

    Hiren,

    I went through your steps but the 802.11a NA would not bring up any networks and told me I needed to hard wire.

    I then tried several other NAs but could not find one that worked, so had to go back to the Ralink RT5390R 802.11bgn Wi-Fi Adapter that my computer is telling me is the updated driver for my laptop.

    Sometimes when I troubleshoot, I get the message that the default gateway has been fixed but problems with access point are detected.

    If you have any further instructions, I'd appreciate it.

    Thanks!

    Sylvia

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