ASUS PCE-N15 PCI-e Wireless Adapter and Windows 8 Pro

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Recently I built a new gaming rig, and decided to give it wireless connectivity so I can have the computer sitting on a cooler area of my house. Now, I found I get lucky if I can even get a wireless connection on it, because I often have a lot of trouble getting the wireless to connect, usually Windows will say that the settings for the network saved on the computer don't match that of the actual network. I checked my laptop running Windows 7, and it connects fine there. The method of security is WPA-PSK and encryption is TKIP (seems to be only available form of encryption in router config). The laptop is configured with WPA-Personal and TKIP and is connecting fine. If I do the same with my new rig it refuses to connect still. If I try and reset everything ,then Windows will allow me connect, but when I try typing in the security key, it "is never correct". I have typed it countless times to make sure and Windows says it's "incorrect, please try again".I also tried updating the card drivers, to no avail. :(

Edit: I recently got connectivity again on the desktop after much trial and error. However, if I leave the computer idle long enough, the automatic sleep knocks out the connection :(. If I have my laptop in the same place as this newly-built computer, it connects fine with a strong signal. On the desktop Windows states that the network is "hidden" and that could be the problem, yet it shows up in the list of networks?

I've heard of a lot of wireless issues after Windows 8 upgrades. Woud've gone with Windows 7 until 8 has "matured" (i.e., had all serious bugs fixed), but my local computer shop was out of Windows 7 stock. Hope this won't be the new Vista all over again, don't get me wrong, I have no issues with the new Start screen or anything UI-releated, I just hope I didn't spend $150 on potentially unstable software... me'thinks a Windows 8 service pack won't be around for another 1-2 years to fix this if it's a bug of some sort. :shock:
 
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    Windows 10 Enterprise, 64-bit
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    Self-built mini-ITX system
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    AMD Ryzen 7 2700, 3200 MHz, 8 cores, 16 threads
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    ASUS ROG Strix B450i-GAMING
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    Corsair Vengeance LPX, 32 GiB, 3200 MHz
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    Behringer UMC202HD
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    Boot SSD: Samsung 970 EVO Plus, 250 GB • Data SSD: Samsung 860 EVO, 1 TB • HDD: WD Green, 2 TB
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    NZXT H200
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    Noctua NH-U9S
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    Filco Majestouch 2, Cherry MX Blue switches
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Try changing the encryption key in the router's wireless settings. This will, of course, mean that you have to go through the procedure to "Connect" again with both the Windows 7 Laptop and the gaming PC.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 7 & 8 64-bit, Mac OSX 10.8.2
    Internet Speed
    60Mbps
Recently I built a new gaming rig, and decided to give it wireless connectivity so I can have the computer sitting on a cooler area of my house. Now, I found I get lucky if I can even get a wireless connection on it, because I often have a lot of trouble getting the wireless to connect, usually Windows will say that the settings for the network saved on the computer don't match that of the actual network. I checked my laptop running Windows 7, and it connects fine there. The method of security is WPA-PSK and encryption is TKIP (seems to be only available form of encryption in router config). The laptop is configured with WPA-Personal and TKIP and is connecting fine. If I do the same with my new rig it refuses to connect still. If I try and reset everything ,then Windows will allow me connect, but when I try typing in the security key, it "is never correct". I have typed it countless times to make sure and Windows says it's "incorrect, please try again".I also tried updating the card drivers, to no avail. :(

Edit: I recently got connectivity again on the desktop after much trial and error. However, if I leave the computer idle long enough, the automatic sleep knocks out the connection :(. If I have my laptop in the same place as this newly-built computer, it connects fine with a strong signal. On the desktop Windows states that the network is "hidden" and that could be the problem, yet it shows up in the list of networks?

I've heard of a lot of wireless issues after Windows 8 upgrades. Woud've gone with Windows 7 until 8 has "matured" (i.e., had all serious bugs fixed), but my local computer shop was out of Windows 7 stock. Hope this won't be the new Vista all over again, don't get me wrong, I have no issues with the new Start screen or anything UI-releated, I just hope I didn't spend $150 on potentially unstable software... me'thinks a Windows 8 service pack won't be around for another 1-2 years to fix this if it's a bug of some sort. :shock:

TKIP encryption is not meant to work with wireless n and is outdated. With Windows 8 drivers you will need to use AES encryption with WPA2 security. If your router does not support AES then you should update the firmware on the router.
 

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    Windows 8.1 Pro WMC
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    PC/Desktop
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    Home built
    CPU
    Q9650 @ 4.05 GHz
    Motherboard
    Gforce 780i SLI FTW
    Memory
    8GB Gskill DDR2 1200Mhz
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    GTX-480
    Sound Card
    Asus D2 Xonar
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    HannsG
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    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    Gskill 120GB SSD
    PSU
    Thermal Take 1000watts
    Case
    Thermal Take Xtreme
    Cooling
    9 fans air cooled
    Keyboard
    G15 logitech
    Mouse
    G9 logitech
    Internet Speed
    50mbps
So I changed the security key, then the desktop was able to connect. I ended up changing it back to the original since I don't want to go through the hassle of updating the key on 20 or so devices. Even after I changed it back the connection was still working, which was great. I also had to restart the desktop a few times, and after these restarts it automatically connected to the network fine. Then just recently I went to take a 30 or so minute break, came back, computer was in sleep mode, turned it back on, no connection any more, same bulls*** network config doesn't match problem. :rolleyes:

I will look at a router firmware update, the last time I tried to do that it was a troublesome registration process, though. My router is a Netgear DG834PN, running 1.03.18 firmware, latest seems to be 1.03.39.

And my router is restrictive with security choices it seems, so no WPA2:
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  • OS
    Windows 10 Enterprise, 64-bit
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    PC/Desktop
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    Self-built mini-ITX system
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700, 3200 MHz, 8 cores, 16 threads
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Strix B450i-GAMING
    Memory
    Corsair Vengeance LPX, 32 GiB, 3200 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti SC ULTRA GAMING
    Sound Card
    Behringer UMC202HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer XB271HU, 27" IPS LCD
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    2560 × 1440 • 144 Hz
    Hard Drives
    Boot SSD: Samsung 970 EVO Plus, 250 GB • Data SSD: Samsung 860 EVO, 1 TB • HDD: WD Green, 2 TB
    PSU
    Corsair SF600 Platinum, 600 W
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    NZXT H200
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    Noctua NH-U9S
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    Filco Majestouch 2, Cherry MX Blue switches
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    Cooler Master MH711
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    VDSL2 • 90 Mbps down, 20 Mbps up
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    Firefox • Chrome
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    Windows Defender
Cant connect to this network

I bought an Asus G75vw couple days back with windows 8. Everything was working fine except that i couldn't connect to my wireless router. It had a WEP encryption. Kept on getting "Can't connect to this network", troubleshooting didnt help either. Then I updated all drivers from Asus support website and it connected after a restart. I was quite delighted but the next day again i got the cant connect message.
Any help will be greatly appreciated!
 

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  • OS
    windows 8
So I updated the router firmware, and it gave me a few new options for security. I switched the security type to the now-listed WPA2-PSK. After that, my connection issues were gone, for over a day, until only a few minutes ago while I doing some singleplayer gaming. :(

And there is no encryption algorithm choice still after that firmware update; I'm stuck with TKIP. :(
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Enterprise, 64-bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-built mini-ITX system
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700, 3200 MHz, 8 cores, 16 threads
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Strix B450i-GAMING
    Memory
    Corsair Vengeance LPX, 32 GiB, 3200 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti SC ULTRA GAMING
    Sound Card
    Behringer UMC202HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer XB271HU, 27" IPS LCD
    Screen Resolution
    2560 × 1440 • 144 Hz
    Hard Drives
    Boot SSD: Samsung 970 EVO Plus, 250 GB • Data SSD: Samsung 860 EVO, 1 TB • HDD: WD Green, 2 TB
    PSU
    Corsair SF600 Platinum, 600 W
    Case
    NZXT H200
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-U9S
    Keyboard
    Filco Majestouch 2, Cherry MX Blue switches
    Mouse
    Cooler Master MH711
    Internet Speed
    VDSL2 • 90 Mbps down, 20 Mbps up
    Browser
    Firefox • Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
So I updated the router firmware, and it gave me a few new options for security. I switched the security type to the now-listed WPA2-PSK. After that, my connection issues were gone, for over a day, until only a few minutes ago while I doing some singleplayer gaming. :(

And there is no encryption algorithm choice still after that firmware update; I'm stuck with TKIP. :(

So the firmware helped but it's still not a stable connection.

If you can post a screen shot of the results from the Xirrus WiFi inspector I may be able to spot other potential problems.
It may just be a channel crossover problem at this point.

Wi-Fi Inspector | Xirrus
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro WMC
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home built
    CPU
    Q9650 @ 4.05 GHz
    Motherboard
    Gforce 780i SLI FTW
    Memory
    8GB Gskill DDR2 1200Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    GTX-480
    Sound Card
    Asus D2 Xonar
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HannsG
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    Gskill 120GB SSD
    PSU
    Thermal Take 1000watts
    Case
    Thermal Take Xtreme
    Cooling
    9 fans air cooled
    Keyboard
    G15 logitech
    Mouse
    G9 logitech
    Internet Speed
    50mbps
I fixed the issue (kinda) by shutting down the desktop and then rebooting the router while the desktop was off. But in doing so, it broke wi-fi access for my parents' Android handsets. Hopefully the problem on the desktop is gone for good. I will check out that software (Wifi Inspector) anyway, thanks.
 

My Computer

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  • OS
    Windows 10 Enterprise, 64-bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-built mini-ITX system
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700, 3200 MHz, 8 cores, 16 threads
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Strix B450i-GAMING
    Memory
    Corsair Vengeance LPX, 32 GiB, 3200 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti SC ULTRA GAMING
    Sound Card
    Behringer UMC202HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer XB271HU, 27" IPS LCD
    Screen Resolution
    2560 × 1440 • 144 Hz
    Hard Drives
    Boot SSD: Samsung 970 EVO Plus, 250 GB • Data SSD: Samsung 860 EVO, 1 TB • HDD: WD Green, 2 TB
    PSU
    Corsair SF600 Platinum, 600 W
    Case
    NZXT H200
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-U9S
    Keyboard
    Filco Majestouch 2, Cherry MX Blue switches
    Mouse
    Cooler Master MH711
    Internet Speed
    VDSL2 • 90 Mbps down, 20 Mbps up
    Browser
    Firefox • Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
I fixed the issue (kinda) by shutting down the desktop and then rebooting the router while the desktop was off. But in doing so, it broke wi-fi access for my parents' Android handsets. Hopefully the problem on the desktop is gone for good. I will check out that software (Wifi Inspector) anyway, thanks.

Yes after rebooting the router you will lose all of your wireless connection settings so you will need to go into the routers wireless settings page and redefine the wireless settings.

If you can give me the exact model number and version number of your router I can look for DD-WRT firmware as it seems your router doesn't have any up to date support with the lack of AES encryption.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro WMC
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home built
    CPU
    Q9650 @ 4.05 GHz
    Motherboard
    Gforce 780i SLI FTW
    Memory
    8GB Gskill DDR2 1200Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    GTX-480
    Sound Card
    Asus D2 Xonar
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HannsG
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    Gskill 120GB SSD
    PSU
    Thermal Take 1000watts
    Case
    Thermal Take Xtreme
    Cooling
    9 fans air cooled
    Keyboard
    G15 logitech
    Mouse
    G9 logitech
    Internet Speed
    50mbps
Check the channel that the router is broadcasting on.

I find that on the higher number channels like 11 and 13, Windows 8 can only achieve limited connectivity, or even cannot connect to the wireless network at all. Windows 7 has problems there too, whereas on the same machine, Linux Mint has no problems at all. Neither has XP, for that matter.

I use inSSIDer to check if my router is actually operating, and if the router is working, but there is no connectivity I reset the router. I also disable the automatic channel changer, and stick to channel 6.

If your router automatically changes channels to avoid congestion, this can be a source of dropout, when you lose the internet connection periodically and for just a short time.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP COMPAQ Presario CQ57
    CPU
    AMD E- 300 APU with Radion HD Graphics 1.30GHz
    Motherboard
    inbuilt
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI
    Sound Card
    High Definition Audio on-board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    notebook
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Seagate ST9500325AS
    Google drive 15GB
    Skydrive 25GB
    BT Cloud
    PSU
    external 20v
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    Laptop
    Cooling
    pretty good
    Keyboard
    inbuilt
    Mouse
    touchpad
    Internet Speed
    BT Infinity Unlimited - 80 up 20 down =70/16 really
    Browser
    Chrome Canary usually
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender and Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    no Start menu modifications
    Upgraded with no issues to 8.0 and to 8.1
Well, about two years ago, I actually found out about DD-WRT. I went to see if my router was supported, and it apparently isn't. I just checked the compatibility list again, and it is still disappointingly small (only around 30). I'm not sure if I should risk flashing the firmware on an apparently unsupported router. :think:

My router is a Netgear DG834PN that I bought back in 2008.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Enterprise, 64-bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-built mini-ITX system
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700, 3200 MHz, 8 cores, 16 threads
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Strix B450i-GAMING
    Memory
    Corsair Vengeance LPX, 32 GiB, 3200 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti SC ULTRA GAMING
    Sound Card
    Behringer UMC202HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer XB271HU, 27" IPS LCD
    Screen Resolution
    2560 × 1440 • 144 Hz
    Hard Drives
    Boot SSD: Samsung 970 EVO Plus, 250 GB • Data SSD: Samsung 860 EVO, 1 TB • HDD: WD Green, 2 TB
    PSU
    Corsair SF600 Platinum, 600 W
    Case
    NZXT H200
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-U9S
    Keyboard
    Filco Majestouch 2, Cherry MX Blue switches
    Mouse
    Cooler Master MH711
    Internet Speed
    VDSL2 • 90 Mbps down, 20 Mbps up
    Browser
    Firefox • Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
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