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    asus ux31a touch - wireless switching/dropping often

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by heehee62, Dec 15, 2013.

  1. heehee62

    heehee62 Notebook Consultant

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    My wireless connection keeps dropping on me often. I think what's happening is that it keeps switching between my 5 ghz and 2.4 ghz connections every so often automatically and there is a drop during the switch.

    Is there a way to have it just stay on the 5 ghz connection? None of my other devices seem to have this problem on the same network.
     
    heehee62, Dec 15, 2013
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  2. Kevin@GenTechPC

    Kevin@GenTechPC Company Representative

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    Try updating the WLAN driver to the latest version.
    Can you check in the device manager to find out the actual model # of your Intel Wireless card?

    WLAN driver for Win8

    WLAN driver for Win7
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Dec 17, 2013
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  3. Prostar Computer

    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    You should be able to configure the WLAN properties by going to Device Manager » Right click on wireless adapter » Properties. There should be options for AUTO, 2.4 GHz, or 5 GHz if I recall correctly.
     
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