Internet Dropping, 'Default Gateway is not Available'

Musashi1596

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Hi folks,

I don't mean to be rude by signing up just to ask for help, but I'm kinda struggling. You might be familiar with this issue already but by internet is dropping out frequently, displaying as 'Limited' with no access. Running troubleshooter fixes it by resetting the network adapter, tells me 'the default gateway is not available', and it works for a while until it opts to drop out again. It's a little irritating. I've had to rewrite this post because the connection dropped while I was typing and I submitted without realising.

I'm using a Lenovo Z585, which has a wireless Broadcom 802.11n Network Adapter. I've seen several topics about the same issue on this very forum, but unfortunately none of the offered solutions have worked for me. I forget everything I've tried as I've been at this over a year and only just decided to ask for help, but I've done the following recently;

*Made sure that 'allow the computer to turn off this device' is unchecked in Power Management.
*Updated the adapter's manufacturer drivers to the most modern version, and also the Microsoft option (connection drops entirely and forces a roll back in both cases). Current driver is dated from 2012.
*Manually entered the gateway IP (though there's a fair chance I did this incorrectly)
*Restarted the DHCP service

If anybody has any further potential options, I would be most grateful.
Here's my full ipconfig if it's required.

Code:
Windows IP Configuration

   Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : Mark
   Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
   Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid
   IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
   WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

Ethernet adapter Bluetooth Network Connection:

   Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
   Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . :
   Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Bluetooth Device (Personal Area Network)
   Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : C0-14-3D-D3-67-9C
   DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
   Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

Wireless LAN adapter Local Area Connection* 14:

   Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
   Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . :
   Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter #2

   Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : C2-14-3D-D3-67-9B
   DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
   Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

Wireless LAN adapter Wi-Fi:

   Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . :
   Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom 802.11n Network Adapter
   Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : C0-14-3D-D3-67-9B
   DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
   Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
   Link-local IPv6 Address . . . . . : fe80::95ab:ed92:3d20:c8c2%15(Preferred)
   IPv4 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.7(Preferred)
   Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
   Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : 25 May 2015 03:21:09
   Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : 26 May 2015 03:29:06
   Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1
   DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1
   DHCPv6 IAID . . . . . . . . . . . : 79696957
   DHCPv6 Client DUID. . . . . . . . : 00-01-00-01-18-3C-AC-A9-08-9E-01-37-BE-31

   DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1
   NetBIOS over Tcpip. . . . . . . . : Enabled

Ethernet adapter Ethernet:

   Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
   Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . :
   Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Realtek PCIe FE Family Controller
   Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 08-9E-01-37-BE-31
   DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
   Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection* 16:

   Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . :
   Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-Interface
   Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-00-00-00-00-00-00-E0
   DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
   Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
   IPv6 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 2001:0:5ef5:79fd:2cc3:3382:3f57:fff8(Pref
erred)
   Link-local IPv6 Address . . . . . : fe80::2cc3:3382:3f57:fff8%5(Preferred)
   Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : ::
   DHCPv6 IAID . . . . . . . . . . . : 150994944
   DHCPv6 Client DUID. . . . . . . . : 00-01-00-01-18-3C-AC-A9-08-9E-01-37-BE-31

   NetBIOS over Tcpip. . . . . . . . : Disabled

Tunnel adapter isatap.{8F488664-E2F7-48DD-9E15-B41275BDDF53}:

   Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
   Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . :
   Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Microsoft ISATAP Adapter #2
   Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-00-00-00-00-00-00-E0
   DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
   Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
 

My Computer

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1
Forget everything you posted, along with the unneeded ipconfig info. Really what is going on (give the short version)? Open up Cmd and post the output of "netsh wlan show all". You need to copy the output, and then save it to a text file, so that you can post it into a post.

Also what is the manufacturer & model of the Gateway you are using?
 

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  • 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
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    AMD Radeon™ HD 7310 Graphics
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    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
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    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.
Sorry. Most threads I saw asked for the ipconfig, so I gave it.

As I said in the OP, my connection frequently changes to 'limited' and loses internet access. Troubleshooting briefly fixes it and reports 'The default gateway is not available'.

Not sure what you by manufacturer and model of the gateway, but my network adaptor is manufactured by Broadcom and the model is 802.11n.

And here's the netsh result.

Code:
Microsoft Windows [Version 6.3.9600]
(c) 2013 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\Users\Mark>netsh wlan show all
Wireless System Information Summary
(Time: 25/05/2015 15:58:16 GMT Daylight Time)


=======================================================================
============================== SHOW DRIVERS ===========================
=======================================================================


Interface name: Wi-Fi

    Driver                    : Broadcom 802.11n Network Adapter
    Vendor                    : Broadcom
    Provider                  : Broadcom
    Date                      : 09/07/2012
    Version                   : 6.30.59.26
    INF file                  : C:\WINDOWS\INF\oem4.inf
    Files                     : 4 total
                                C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\BCMWL63a.SYS
                                C:\WINDOWS\system32\bcmihvsrv64.dll
                                C:\WINDOWS\system32\bcmihvui64.dll
                                C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\vwifibus.sys
    Type                      : Native Wi-Fi Driver
    Radio types supported     : 802.11n 802.11g 802.11b
    FIPS 140-2 mode supported : Yes
    802.11w Management Frame Protection supported : Yes
    Hosted network supported  : Yes
    Authentication and cipher supported in infrastructure mode:
                                Open            None
                                Open            WEP
                                WPA2-Enterprise TKIP
                                WPA2-Personal   TKIP
                                WPA2-Enterprise CCMP
                                WPA2-Personal   CCMP
                                Vendor defined  Vendor defined
                                Vendor defined  Vendor defined
                                WPA-Enterprise  TKIP
                                WPA-Personal    TKIP
                                WPA-Enterprise  CCMP
                                WPA-Personal    CCMP
    Authentication and cipher supported in ad-hoc mode:
                                WPA2-Personal   CCMP
                                Open            None
                                Open            WEP
    IHV service present       : Yes
    IHV adapter OUI           : [00 10 18], type: [00]
    IHV extensibility DLL path: C:\WINDOWS\System32\bcmihvsrv64.dll
    IHV UI extensibility ClSID: {aaa6dee9-31b9-4f18-ab39-82ef9b06eb73}
    IHV diagnostics CLSID     : {00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000}


=======================================================================
============================= SHOW INTERFACES =========================
=======================================================================


There is 1 interface on the system:

    Name                   : Wi-Fi
    Description            : Broadcom 802.11n Network Adapter
    GUID                   : 8f488664-e2f7-48dd-9e15-b41275bddf53
    Physical address       : c0:14:3d:d3:67:9b
    State                  : connected
    SSID                   : VM586265-2G
    BSSID                  : 9c:d3:6d:26:e2:c0
    Network type           : Infrastructure
    Radio type             : 802.11n
    Authentication         : WPA2-Personal
    Cipher                 : CCMP
    Connection mode        : Auto Connect
    Channel                : 10
    Receive rate (Mbps)    : 72
    Transmit rate (Mbps)   : 72
    Signal                 : 87%
    Profile                : VM586265-2G

    Hosted network status  : Not available


=======================================================================
=========================== SHOW HOSTED NETWORK =======================
=======================================================================


Hosted network settings
-----------------------
    Mode                   : Allowed
    Settings               : <Not configured>

Hosted network status
---------------------
    Status                 : Not available


=======================================================================
============================= SHOW SETTINGS ===========================
=======================================================================


Wireless LAN settings
---------------------
    Show blocked networks in visible network list: No

    Only use GP profiles on GP-configured networks: No

    Hosted network mode allowed in WLAN service: Yes

    Allow shared user credentials for network authentication: Yes

    Block period: Not Configured.

    Auto configuration logic is enabled on interface "Wi-Fi"


=======================================================================
============================== SHOW FILTERS ===========================
=======================================================================


Allow list on the system (group policy)
---------------------------------------
    <None>

Allow list on the system (user)
-------------------------------
    <None>

Block list on the system (group policy)
---------------------------------------
    <None>

Block list on the system (user)
-------------------------------
    <None>


=======================================================================
=========================== SHOW CREATEALLUSER ========================
=======================================================================


Everyone is allowed to create all user profiles.


=======================================================================
============================= SHOW PROFILES ===========================
=======================================================================


Profiles on interface Wi-Fi:

Group policy profiles (read only)
---------------------------------
    <None>

User profiles
-------------
    All User Profile     : VM586265-2G
    All User Profile     : VM586265-2G 2


=======================================================================
========================== SHOW PROFILES NAME=* =======================
=======================================================================


Profile VM586265-2G on interface Wi-Fi:
=======================================================================

Applied: All User Profile

Profile information
-------------------
    Version                : 1
    Type                   : Wireless LAN
    Name                   : VM586265-2G
    Control options        :
        Connection mode    : Connect automatically
        Network broadcast  : Connect only if this network is broadcasting
        AutoSwitch         : Do not switch to other networks

Connectivity settings
---------------------
    Number of SSIDs        : 1
    SSID name              : "VM586265-2G"
    Network type           : Infrastructure
    Radio type             : [ Any Radio Type ]
    Vendor extension          : Not present

Security settings
-----------------
    Authentication         : WPA2-Personal
    Cipher                 : CCMP
    Security key           : Present

Cost settings
-------------
    Cost                   : Unrestricted
    Congested              : No
    Approaching Data Limit : No
    Over Data Limit        : No
    Roaming                : No
    Cost Source            : Default


Profile VM586265-2G 2 on interface Wi-Fi:
=======================================================================

Applied: All User Profile

Profile information
-------------------
    Version                : 1
    Type                   : Wireless LAN
    Name                   : VM586265-2G 2
    Control options        :
        Connection mode    : Connect automatically
        Network broadcast  : Connect only if this network is broadcasting
        AutoSwitch         : Do not switch to other networks

Connectivity settings
---------------------
    Number of SSIDs        : 1
    SSID name              : "VM586265-2G"
    Network type           : Infrastructure
    Radio type             : [ Any Radio Type ]
    Vendor extension          : Not present

Security settings
-----------------
    Authentication         : Open
    Cipher                 : None
    Security key           : Absent
    Key Index              : 1

Cost settings
-------------
    Cost                   : Unrestricted
    Congested              : No
    Approaching Data Limit : No
    Over Data Limit        : No
    Roaming                : No
    Cost Source            : Default


=======================================================================
======================= SHOW NETWORKS MODE=BSSID ======================
=======================================================================


Interface name : Wi-Fi
There are 2 networks currently visible.

SSID 1 : VM586265-2G
    Network type            : Infrastructure
    Authentication          : WPA2-Personal
    Encryption              : CCMP
    BSSID 1                 : 9c:d3:6d:26:e2:c0
         Signal             : 91%
         Radio type         : 802.11n
         Channel            : 10
         Basic rates (Mbps) : 1 2 5.5 11
         Other rates (Mbps) : 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54

SSID 2 : VM204023-2G
    Network type            : Infrastructure
    Authentication          : WPA2-Personal
    Encryption              : CCMP
    BSSID 1                 : e4:f4:c6:7c:61:38
         Signal             : 6%
         Radio type         : 802.11n
         Channel            : 11
         Basic rates (Mbps) : 1 2 5.5 11
         Other rates (Mbps) : 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
We only ask for it, if you there is a DNS issue. Since the majority that come on here use WiFi. I always ask for the one that I posted.

The Farbar tools over at Bleepingcomputer.com, do a good job in fixing most DNS issues.
 

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.
For the Gateway, that info would be on a sticker on the side, or accessed through the admin interface.

Dropouts can be caused by channel congestion, too far away from the unit, or just a bad Gateway all together.
 

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.
For the Gateway, that info would be on a sticker on the side, or accessed through the admin interface.

Dropouts can be caused by channel congestion, too far away from the unit, or just a bad Gateway all together.
Sorry, by gateway you're referring to the router right? It's a Virgin Media SuperHub VMDG485.
I tried the Farbar Service Scanner but it wasn't able to help me.

As for my router, I don't think distance is a factor due to the randomness of the connection dropping. My sister uses the very same laptop as I do and is further away from the router, but I'm the only person using the router to have issues.
 

My Computer

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1
Distance can cause a factor. You are getting 72% radio range. In your case, it could be a faulty device from Virgin, or it is setting too far for the computer to get a good quality signal, so it is dropping and rescanning, or the gateway is dropping and rescanning.
 

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.
Distance can cause a factor. You are getting 72% radio range. In your case, it could be a faulty device from Virgin, or it is setting too far for the computer to get a good quality signal, so it is dropping and rescanning, or the gateway is dropping and rescanning.
I understand distance can be a factor but I fail to understand how that would be the case here. I'm fairly close to the router, bringing it even closer when I'm having trouble doesn't help, and it's pretty much the same when I'm further away, in my bedroom. And again, nobody else has any trouble. A signal strength of 87% seems sufficient. Seems most likely that the issue is with my laptop.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
Yes, I have suggestions.

1. If you're using wireless, change the wireless channel to an available number instead of auto assign. This will help when you have other "wireless" devices in the house.
2. Make sure your router is using the latest firmware.
3. Make sure your wireless NIC is using the latest driver. If the driver from the manufacture is newer than the one from the maker of the laptop, then use the one from the wireless manufacture.

I had a similar issue once where all the older devices would connect to the wireless router and the newer devices would connect and drop. The solution was to buy a newer router and all devices connected and worked as advertised.

Hope this helps.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASRock 990FX Killer
    CPU
    AMD FX 8320
    Motherboard
    ASRock 990 FX Killer
    Memory
    32gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte GTX 750i
    Sound Card
    Realtek (Stock on MB)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS 27 HD Monitor & a 37" LCD HD TV Screen (For movies)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    1 250 GB SS hard drive for OS
    1 1TB hard drive for data / mirrored to a second 1 TB hd.
    PSU
    650W
    Case
    No name tower
    Cooling
    Enermax Liqtech 240
    Keyboard
    Logitech
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Internet Speed
    Dnload 10.48 Upload .48
    Browser
    IE 11 and Chrome when IE doesn't work
    Antivirus
    F-PROT
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