GanZhi Hong
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WiFi turn to "Limited Connectivity" every 10mins

Situation

Acer Aspire V5 471, Qualcomm Wifi Adapter
Windows 8 64Bit ( last check update 13-12-2012 )
Internet Connection : Fiber Optic 5Mbps Unlimited Internet
Router : Cisco
Wifi : Currently G mode, WPA2-PSK

Problem
My internet Connection is working perfectly, i have my ipad, samsung galaxy w connected to the very same Wifi network. Work fine.
With another Old Window 7 Laptop also connected to the same Wifi Network.

My Acer Aspire V5 with Windows 8 having connection issue like below :
  1. Every 8~10mins, my WiFi connection will turn into - Limited Connectivity ( No internet )
  2. Happen in my home WiFi and Office WiFi
  3. Even disconnect constantly when connected to my Samsung Galaxy W Personal Hotspot.
  4. When the Connection turn into - Limited Connectivity, Not Only internet gone, as well as i lose connection to my Network Drive.
    ( i disconnect me when even i transferring files between Local Area Network. )
I have to :
 1. Use the shortcut key to turn into AirPlane Mode, then Turn Off AirPlane Mode, the connection will Reactivate.

What have i done :
  • Keep the Windows Up to Date
  • Download the latest Wifi Driver from Acer Website
  • Untick "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power"
  • Set the Connection to "Non-metered Connection"
  • Change the router Wifi Mode from "Mixed" to "G Only"
The problem still plague my new Windows 8 PC.
* I have switching the airplane mode TWICE when i submitting this post.
ミ★ღ ραυℓ ღ★彡
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The acer site has two sets of drivers - one for windows 8 and one for windows 8 upgraded from windows 7. Have you upgraded your O/S from an earlier version of O/S?

http://www.acer.co.uk/ac/en/GB/content/drivers

Can you please try the version Atheros 10.0.0.217 and install it using the above method?


Thanks,
Paul
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What version of Atheros driver have you installed on your system? Can you please try the following driver and follow the steps to upgrade your driver?

http://www.driversdown.com/drivers.asp?ID=125459&brNum=3&show=0

  1. Open computer management
  2. Clicked on device manager
  3. double clicked Atheros Wireless Network Adapter
  4. select driver tab
  5. select Update Driver...
  6. select Browse My Computer...
  7. select Let me pick from a list of device drivers...
  8. select Have Disk...
  9. navigate to the directory where the new driver is downloaded 
  10. Install the driver
Thanks,
Paul
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Thanks for your reply. The download link from driversdown.com is dead.

by the way, my current version is 10.0.0.209 released date 26th Sep 2012
10.0.0.75 released 12th Aug 2012 if i am not mistaken.

i google atheros wifi 10.0.0.75, and i found these
http://www.atheros.cz/atheros-wireless-download.php?chipset=74&system=5
( it showed that 10.0.0.75 was earlier version. )
ミ★ღ ραυℓ ღ★彡
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The acer site has two sets of drivers - one for windows 8 and one for windows 8 upgraded from windows 7. Have you upgraded your O/S from an earlier version of O/S?

http://www.acer.co.uk/ac/en/GB/content/drivers

Can you please try the version Atheros 10.0.0.217 and install it using the above method?


Thanks,
Paul
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Thanks again, you are being very helpful here.

Brand new laptop come pre-installed OEM Windows 8 x64

so i have to use the driver for 7 upgrade to 8 ?

i try to get the 10.0.0.217 to replace the current .209, will report you .


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The acer site has two sets of drivers - one for windows 8 and one for windows 8 upgraded from windows 7. Have you upgraded your O/S from an earlier version of O/S?

http://www.acer.co.uk/ac/en/GB/content/drivers

Can you please try the version Atheros 10.0.0.217 and install it using the above method?

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i use it for 2 days. it seem fine, no longer with the problem like "Limited Connectivity" Every 10 mins.

Thanks alot!



arooo14
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Hi Paul!

I downloaded the atheros 10.0.0.217 version and directly installed it by just clicking the setup application in "install_cd" folder, did I just get the same result with your method mentioned above?
Anyway, after the installation, I'm still experiencing the same problem, limited connectivity every 10 mins. I'm using acer aspire V3-471G with os of windows 8. 
Darth Pooh RU
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Have the same problem. Acer Aspire V3-771G with preinstalled Windows 8. Downloaded latest drivers, reinsalled them twice, but still have same problem.
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Have the same problem. Acer Aspire V3-771G with preinstalled Windows 8. Downloaded latest drivers, reinsalled them twice, but still have same problem.
@Darth Pooh RU,

Would you mind sharing the version of your wireless lan driver?
Thanks,
Paul
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Have the same problem. Acer Aspire V3-771G with preinstalled Windows 8. Downloaded latest drivers, reinsalled them twice, but still have same problem.
@Darth Pooh RU,

Would you mind sharing the version of your wireless lan driver?

Hi Paul, sorry,

the problem still come back to me...

From every 10mins to Randomly "limited connectivity" 3~4 times a days.

I am acer aspire aspire v5-471.

* i am actually give up with Win 8.... i have other serious problem trouble me than wifi problem, like task manager crashed...

* the more i use win 8, the more i prefer the way i use Win 7.... i use the desktop features 95% all the time.

* win 8 bundle apps = Mail, Picture, Windows 8 Media Player...... trash, ESPECIALLY the Mail Apps.

I have no idea why i should use win 8.
Darth Pooh RU
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Have the same problem. Acer Aspire V3-771G with preinstalled Windows 8. Downloaded latest drivers, reinsalled them twice, but still have same problem.
@Darth Pooh RU,

Would you mind sharing the version of your wireless lan driver?
Wireless LAN_Atheros_10.0.0.217_W8x64, latest driver i found on acer.com
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