If
you are in a row using windows 8 or recently upgraded to windows 8, I think you
may facing some frustrating issues with WIFI in windows 8. Windows 8 is basically
a different operating system when compared to the previous versions of Windows.
So here it comes with a new set of problems. In windows 7, we never faced a problems
with WIFI and when it comes to windows 8 we are facing several issues. So in
this article, we shall go through a problems with windows 8 Wi-Fi Connections
and how to trouble shoot them. Most of the problems occur with those computers
or laptops that got upgraded from Windows xp or windows 7 to 8. It is due to
the out dated drivers or due to the adapter settings gets disabled and many more
issues. So here we are discussing about few methods and tips to rectify the
Wi-Fi problems of Windows 8 and troubleshooting Wi-Fi problems in windows 8
ultimate.
First method to use for solving windows 8 Wi-Fi
problems: Trouble Shooter
The
first work is try to run a couple of network trouble shooters built into
Windows 8. By using this technique you can resolve your wireless connection and
internet problems. For this to click on trouble shooter option in your system, then
search option will be appeared and type in trouble shooting. Now click on
Network and Internet option in Trouble shoot Problems window. Finally you get
the various troubleshooters available for setting wireless and internet
problems. Now you can run internet connections window and network adapters to
solve the connection problem.
Second Method:
Configure TCP/IP
If
you got a message like Wi-Fi doesn’t have a valid IP configuration when running
the troubleshooter, then in this situation, you can reset TCP/IP Stack and
Winsock. For this process, again open the search charm and type Command Prompt
in that search box. On the list you find Run as Administrator option and right
click on that and choose that one. Then Command Prompt box will be opened. In
that command prompt window type the two commands, which has mentioned below.
They are
-
netsh winsock reset catalog
-
netsh in tip reset c:\resetlog.txt
I
think, this time your wireless connection is working at this point. If it is
not working, skip this process.
We
are facing another problem with Wi-Fi connections from System Sleep or
Hibernation. If your windows 8 system is disconnecting from the wireless
network whenever you reset from Sleep mode or from Hibernate mode. Then your
problem is maybe with a power saving option set on the network card. So, to
rectify this issue, you need to open the power options window and select the
balanced option instead of Power saver. Now scroll down to wireless adapter settings and mark Power Saving Mode is set to
Maximum Performance.
Important Trouble Shooting tips for windows 8 Wi-Fi Errors
Tip 1: Check Network cad and Compatibility Centre
You
can check if your wireless network card is well-suited with windows 8 or not by
visiting Capability Center. In that type your wireless card name and you should
get a small report regarding your network card. So, this is a nice one to check
out, if you are having problems with your Wi-Fi network.
Tip 2: Check Network Adapter Settings
For
this, open network and sharing center, then click on Change Adapter Settings and
then right click on network adapter and choose properties. After dong this
scroll down the list and in that list we have option like Internet Protocol
Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). And then click on properties again. Finally you get
window with Obtain IP Address automatically and Obtain DNS Server address
automatically radio buttons are appeared and select the buttons.
Tip 3: Bios and Driver Updates are Necessary
Updating
Bios and drivers is important thing, if you upgrade the system from another
version. For windows 8 it is very important thing. However if you improved a
computer from windows xp or windows 7 to 8 then updating the Bios might be
essential.
All the methods and tips mentioned above will be
very useful for you to repair the Wi-Fi problems in ultimate windows 8.
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