Asus N550J Limited Wifi Problem

AsusGamer789

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Hi guys as the title says I am having a lot of trouble. I can connect to the internet for about 30mins no problem then out of the blue all of the sudden where my connection is a yellow triangle saying limited connection. The Router I'm running is about oh 4-5 years old mac airport extreme. I have tried everything from changing my power settings to entering commands in the commands promt. I have only had this computer for a week and spent over $1,100 and the experience has been horrible. Anyone have any suggestions?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
4-5 year old router, that would be your issue. Router is starting to fail.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Linux Mint 17.2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satellite C850D-st3nx1
    CPU
    AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon (tm) HD Graphics 1.40 GHZ
    Memory
    12GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon™ HD 7310 Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    Crucial M500 240GB SSD
    Mouse
    Logitech M525
    Internet Speed
    45/6 - ATT U-Verse
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    None needed. It is Linux.
    Other Info
    Arris NVG589 Gateway; Router - Cisco RV320; Switch - Netgear GS108 8-Port Switch & Trendnet TEG-S50g 5-Port Switch; Access Points - Engenius ECB350, Trendnet TEW-638APB; NAS - Lenovo ix2-4; Printer - Brother HL-2280DW; Air Print Server - Lantronix XPrintServer

    A/V UPS - Tripp-Lite Smart 1500LCD 1500 Va/900 W.
Go get a new router. Your router is broke, so go buy a new one. They only have a finite life.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Linux Mint 17.2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satellite C850D-st3nx1
    CPU
    AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon (tm) HD Graphics 1.40 GHZ
    Memory
    12GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon™ HD 7310 Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    Crucial M500 240GB SSD
    Mouse
    Logitech M525
    Internet Speed
    45/6 - ATT U-Verse
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    None needed. It is Linux.
    Other Info
    Arris NVG589 Gateway; Router - Cisco RV320; Switch - Netgear GS108 8-Port Switch & Trendnet TEG-S50g 5-Port Switch; Access Points - Engenius ECB350, Trendnet TEW-638APB; NAS - Lenovo ix2-4; Printer - Brother HL-2280DW; Air Print Server - Lantronix XPrintServer

    A/V UPS - Tripp-Lite Smart 1500LCD 1500 Va/900 W.
Go get a new router. Your router is broke, so go buy a new one. They only have a finite life.

As I said before everything connects fine except for this computer. I don't have a 200+ dollars to throw away for a new router for one computer. Look I got this as a gift if all possible I would like to get this problem fixed with my current router.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
Go get a new router. Your router is broke, so go buy a new one. They only have a finite life.

As I said before everything connects fine except for this computer. I don't have a 200+ dollars to throw away for a new router for one computer. Look I got this as a gift if all possible I would like to get this problem fixed with my current router.
You cannot, due to your router is failing. If you have an Apple Store near you. You can take it there, and they will either tell you the same thing, reflash the router with a previous firmware, to see if that fixes the problem. Or just offer you some info on a replacement.

As I stated before. Depending on the Network chipset and driver software for that network device. Some failing routers will connect, others will fail to connect. In other words, get a new router. They also do not cost $200. You can get a decent one for $30.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Linux Mint 17.2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satellite C850D-st3nx1
    CPU
    AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon (tm) HD Graphics 1.40 GHZ
    Memory
    12GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon™ HD 7310 Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    Crucial M500 240GB SSD
    Mouse
    Logitech M525
    Internet Speed
    45/6 - ATT U-Verse
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    None needed. It is Linux.
    Other Info
    Arris NVG589 Gateway; Router - Cisco RV320; Switch - Netgear GS108 8-Port Switch & Trendnet TEG-S50g 5-Port Switch; Access Points - Engenius ECB350, Trendnet TEW-638APB; NAS - Lenovo ix2-4; Printer - Brother HL-2280DW; Air Print Server - Lantronix XPrintServer

    A/V UPS - Tripp-Lite Smart 1500LCD 1500 Va/900 W.
If you can restart your computer in SAFEMODE WITH NETWORKING then use your computer as you normally would, and if it seems to work with no problems, then you may have a bad driver or malware trying to hijack your network.
If it continues to have problems then its most likely a hardware issue, either your wireless card or your router, the quick and cheap way to figure which is bad, is to either buy a $15 wireless usb wifi thumb drive, or a $30 wireless router and see which one fixes your issue. Lets start with that and go from there. Everything else takes much more time and can be frustrating.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 & Windows 7 Dual Boot
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP G60
    CPU
    AMD Turion RM-70 Dual Core 2.0 GHZ
    Memory
    3 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce 8200M G
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Mouse
    MS Intellipoint 5 button (love it!)
    Browser
    Chrome and Chromium
    Antivirus
    Avast Free & Malwarebytes
If you can restart your computer in SAFEMODE WITH NETWORKING then use your computer as you normally would, and if it seems to work with no problems, then you may have a bad driver or malware trying to hijack your network.
If it continues to have problems then its most likely a hardware issue, either your wireless card or your router, the quick and cheap way to figure which is bad, is to either buy a $15 wireless usb wifi thumb drive, or a $30 wireless router and see which one fixes your issue. Lets start with that and go from there. Everything else takes much more time and can be frustrating.

Actually the closer I get to my router the better it works in fact i have been having the issue mostly when i'm trying to download something like a game, or a music file I talked to a friend who is an IT and he thinks it's a issue with the router's signal as well. Which has never had a firmware update ever.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
First update the firmware on your router. As for distance from it. If you are outdoors at say 100'. Yes you could have issues. Indoors, it is about placement of the router or Access Point. Get it high enough without stuff being in the way. You should be able to have good/decent signal up to 50' away from it.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Linux Mint 17.2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satellite C850D-st3nx1
    CPU
    AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon (tm) HD Graphics 1.40 GHZ
    Memory
    12GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon™ HD 7310 Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    Crucial M500 240GB SSD
    Mouse
    Logitech M525
    Internet Speed
    45/6 - ATT U-Verse
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    None needed. It is Linux.
    Other Info
    Arris NVG589 Gateway; Router - Cisco RV320; Switch - Netgear GS108 8-Port Switch & Trendnet TEG-S50g 5-Port Switch; Access Points - Engenius ECB350, Trendnet TEW-638APB; NAS - Lenovo ix2-4; Printer - Brother HL-2280DW; Air Print Server - Lantronix XPrintServer

    A/V UPS - Tripp-Lite Smart 1500LCD 1500 Va/900 W.
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