Switched to Windows 8.1 from Vista ( I prefered it over Win7 ) and I have had it installed for over a week. I like it well enough and got the hang of making Metro usable. My problem is that when I close the lid and then open it up, my Wifi gets cut off. It will not come back on even if I turn Wifi on/off or sign in / sign out from my network. Only thing that will work is a reboot.
I dual-boot with Linux Mint and have no problem with Wifi on it or in my previous Vista instillation. So I know it is not a hardware problem. I have all the Windows 8.1 updates, it even game me some from Lenovo for the trackpoint. Do I need to get drivers from Intel for my Wifi?
EDIT: Found the solution. Windows 8/8.1 does not officially support the chipset ( Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG ), so they get generic wifi drivers. These do not work perfectly, but did work on install and let me finish install updates wirelessly!
Intel site and forums said to use Windows 7 drivers after installing Windows 8.1. This fixes problem of losing Wifi after sleep or closing lid.
Take a look at our
ThinkPads.com HOME PAGE
For those who might want to contribute to the blog, start here: Editors Alley Topic
Then contact Bill with a Private Message
ThinkPads.com HOME PAGE
For those who might want to contribute to the blog, start here: Editors Alley Topic
Then contact Bill with a Private Message
SOLVED - WIFI dies if I close lid - Windows 8.1
SOLVED - WIFI dies if I close lid - Windows 8.1
Thinkpad X260 ( # 20F6-CTR1WW) 2.3HGz i3 6100u, 16GB RAM, 500GB 7200rpm HD, Intel HD520, 1366x768 IPS
Thinkpad T43 - bkup | Thinkpad R50 - DOA | Thinkpad R61 - RIP | Thinkpad X40 - In Use
Thinkpad T43 - bkup | Thinkpad R50 - DOA | Thinkpad R61 - RIP | Thinkpad X40 - In Use
-
- Similar Topics
- Replies
- Views
- Last post
-
-
[SOLVED]Wifi Card slot corrupted?
by axmaxwell » Thu Aug 30, 2018 12:17 am » in ThinkPad X200/201/220 and X300/301 Series - 7 Replies
- 1695 Views
-
Last post by axmaxwell
Mon Sep 03, 2018 5:51 pm
-
-
-
[Solved] Lenovo T440p wifi problem
by RealBlackStuff » Mon Aug 27, 2018 8:15 am » in ThinkPad T430/T530 and later Series - 1 Replies
- 590 Views
-
Last post by RealBlackStuff
Thu Sep 06, 2018 7:58 am
-
-
-
[Solved] X200s graphics driver in Windows 10 (Intel GMA 4500MHD)
by jeremiahrose » Mon Nov 19, 2018 5:02 am » in ThinkPad X200/201/220 and X300/301 Series - 5 Replies
- 1591 Views
-
Last post by driverproblem
Fri Jan 25, 2019 5:35 pm
-
-
-
Using Windows 7 key on Windows 10 and still using Windows 7?
by ThinkPad560X » Sun Sep 02, 2018 11:06 pm » in Windows 10 - 18 Replies
- 2050 Views
-
Last post by w0qj
Mon Nov 19, 2018 2:17 am
-
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 2 guests