Win 8.1 limited wi-fi again, no usual solution is working

kejklir

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Hi everyone!
I am strugguling with this for abou half year. Its this usal thing ****ed up differently.

After i connect to any network, it says limited intead of connected. I can see the name of the network and etc. But no valid IP is assigned.

I have tried the usual solutions and they arent working (shut down device for PS mode, etc.).

And here comes the fun: Eventhough DHCP is always on in the network adapter menu, after going to cmd's ipconfig /all it keeps saying "DHCP enabled: No".

Do you have any ideas how to reinstall only DHCP or any other solution?

I have Lenovo G700 and some Atheros Wifi adapter.

thank you
 

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Are you able to log into the router from your pc ?
Make sure the routers dhcp mode is enabled.

Make sure the subnet mask is the same on your pc's adapter settings as the router.
Try putting your settings to automatic in the adapter settings on your pc.
 

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    Down: 45 mbits/s Up: 12 mbits/s
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    Windows 8.1 built in
Hi there

This can sometimes be caused by OTHER devices (Phones for instance) grabbing an IP address (Media servers / NAS drives, network printers etc.

SWITCH OFF every network device you have INCLUDING PHONES. Restart the router and then start the COMPUTER BEFORE TURNING ON YOUR PHONE. If you have any Smart TV's also turn them OFF --Power off completely -- not on STANBY. Also if you have a wifi extender turn that off too.

I know that's hard for anybody under about 35 these days but Phones do actually have an OFF switch.

Cheers
jimbo
 

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Hi,
i may seem dumb as rabbit, but im not. I have the same trouble even connecting through ethernet cable. I tried reseting the router's settings but that doesnt work. The troubles continue, even though i connect to any network (home, work, school, random airport, coffe shop, whatever).

I am trying to figure out any other way then to reinstall windows, which would cause big trouble.

Cheers,
 

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    Win8
On your PC, hold your mouse over the internet picture in the bottom right task bar, what does it say there ?
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Built my self
    CPU
    Intel i7-5820k
    Motherboard
    Asus Rampage Extreme V ROG
    Memory
    Cruical 4x 4 GB 2133 mhz DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    GTX 780
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer XB270h 27" G-Sync 144 Hz
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    3x 256 GB Samsung 850 Pro
    PSU
    Corsair AX850
    Case
    NZXT Phantom
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-U14S + 7 Case fans
    Keyboard
    Trust Elight
    Mouse
    Razer Deathadder 3500
    Internet Speed
    Down: 45 mbits/s Up: 12 mbits/s
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows 8.1 built in
I had an odd situation last week. My Toshiba WiFi for Win7 would not work at my friend's house (works fine at mine). Being that the laptop is multiboot, I rebooted under Win8.0, in which the WiFi worked fine. So even though Win7 worked great at home, I was forced to go to the Toshiba support site and download the latest WiFi driver. After reinstallation, it worked fine. It was strange.

:geek:
 

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    s: XP, Win7, Win8, Ubuntu
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    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Laptop - recommended brand.
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1 currently- laptop monitor
    Other Info
    Have XP Virt. Mach. on Win7.
    // 2-7-2015 - Purchased cheap Win 8.1 tablet. So far, it's amazing. Update: 5-24 - Switched to MS Surface 3. it's just a better way to go.
Hi,
i may seem dumb as rabbit, but im not. I have the same trouble even connecting through ethernet cable. I tried reseting the router's settings but that doesnt work. The troubles continue, even though i connect to any network (home, work, school, random airport, coffe shop, whatever).

I am trying to figure out any other way then to reinstall windows, which would cause big trouble.

Cheers,
Check whether "DHCP Client" service started in Services.
 

My Computer

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  • OS
    Win 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire E1-571
    CPU
    i5-3230m
    Motherboard
    Acer Type-2
    Memory
    8GB DDR3 1333MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD 4000
    Sound Card
    High Definiton Audio Device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 Pro 256GB
    PSU
    Generic
    Keyboard
    QWERTY
    Mouse
    ELANTECH Touchpad
    Internet Speed
    12.68Mbps
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
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