What Acer driver version fixed the wi-fi disconnect problem? Just the latest version or...?
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Hi G Clark, We do not have that information since Acer did not specify the fixes made on its latest Wireless LAN driver. But the latest version is 10.0.0.225, dated March 18, 2013. Thanks, PCrush
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Open the Acer and check the pin layout this also has two antenna connects some have three. After it is connected the wifi/Bluetooth will work after windows auto finds the drivers an it will work very easy
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Here is a solution that works for some with the WiFi connect/disconnect issue. Go to Settings -&gt; Wi-Fi settings -&gt;Wi-Fi disconnect policy and change the policy. Mine was originally on "Never (uses more battery power), I changed it to "When screen turns off" and have not had the issue since. I understand that it has something to do with the Android OS not Motorola hardware. Just like the issue with teh MicroSD slot, the reason is the Android OS, there are hacks out there but I will wait for Google to fix it.
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Mr. Kinney,I "bastardized my Acer chromebook to work with Ubuntu OS, which I use exclusively. Never used it as originally intended. and have no issues with wireless. Sorry could not help - unless you are using it with Ubuntu. If you do decide to install ubuntu (on partitioned disk, you have to be VERY CAREFUL with it.
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I'm not the best person to answer but I generally have several Internet windows open, word, and pandora. It handles that all perfectly. I really like my Acer :)
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I had the same problem. If you still have the Acer provided softwares, launch Acer recovery management - restore - reinstall drivers. Find touchpad and reinstall the touchpad driver. Simple. If you have uninstalled Acer softwares, you have to manually download and install the driver which is also not too difficult to do. Start with googling the model name. You will probably have to go to Acer's support site and download the driver and install it. After a restart it should work as before.
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I have Windows 8.1 and still have the disconnection problem, even after following others' advice here and changing USB power settings and updating drivers from the Mediatek website. So, yes it works, but will drive you crazy disconnecting and reconnecting.
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I returned mine. Noticed acer has proprietary drivers. Would not except updated drivers from nVidia for 3D gameplay.
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Update: This thread got me wired just now...Wireless is in the works. [ndiswrapper isn't so friendly to this one for some reason - perhaps I nabbed the wrong wireless driver..]http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=7409939
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Yes, the wifi driver is messed up. Type a google search for Acer Aspire V5-571P getting limited wifi access. You will find forums that talk all about it. They provide links on what to do to download the new driver. You will also want to make sure that you get into you device manager on the PC and disable any blue tooth drivers that are currently enabled. They mess with the wifi getting limited access as well.
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The Acer I received came with Windows 8.0 and I had to upgrade. I doubt that means they all necessarily come that way, especially for later shipments (although I did get mine about a month ago, so pretty recently). The WiFi connection is fast, but then we have a dual band router, so can't say what it would be like without it.
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I own this model and I'm having the WiFi issue Asus is no help their website is useless and the customer service is poor. I will reply when I figure it out, updating the driver did nothing and upgrading to WinDos 10 same.
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I tried ubuntu eee (before it was renamed "easy peasy") and my wireless did not work but compiz did.I then tried eeebuntu and compiz, wireless, and bluetooth all worked immediately, even on the live cd (booted off of a flash drive).I haven't looked into getting the elantech touch pad working like it does on the default xp install (gestures like zoom and scroll make it much easier to use) but everything else seems to be working great. Even dims the screen when idle.
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12.04 LTS. I upgraded mine to 13.10. If upgrading to 13.10 using the internet, use wired connection to your router. Because at the v.13.04 step in your upgrade you'll lose the wifi drivers. You get them back in v13.10.
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Apparently there was a bad batch of tablets that left the factory. Both units that I purchased for work experienced that issue, you will have to go through their troubleshooting with an Acer rep, but they will end up replacing the device or repairing it most likely. You need to call their support if downloading and updating the wifi device drivers from the Acer site doesnt fix the problem.
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My last update, but I figured anyone interested in Ubuntu on this would be excited with this news:I am currently booted up on the LIVE CD (well image) of 9.10 beta (releases tomorrow) and it appears that everything is supported natively. The wireless drivers (that were a pain) are good, card reader, wired, better battery (by a slight amount). Also - the hotkeys all work (FN + (key)).Other distros I am not sure what their newest native driver support is like, but it is clearly do-able and if you want it you can get it on here. I hope the release doesn't lose any of this stuff! My last update, but I figured anyone interested in Ubuntu on this would be excited with this news:I am currently booted up on the LIVE CD (well image) of 9.10 beta (releases tomorrow) and it appears that everything is supported natively. The wireless drivers (that were a pain) are good, card reader, wired, better battery (by a slight amount). Also - the hotkeys all work (FN + (key)).Other distros I am not sure what their newest native driver support is like, but it is clearly do-able and if you want it you can get it on here. I hope the release doesn't lose any of... » Read More My last update, but I figured anyone interested in Ubuntu on this would be excited with this news:I am currently booted up on the LIVE CD (well image) of 9.10 beta (releases tomorrow) and it appears that everything is supported natively. The wireless drivers (that were a pain) are good, card reader, wired, better battery (by a slight amount). Also - the hotkeys all work (FN + (key)).Other distros I am not sure what their newest native driver support is like, but it is clearly do-able and if you want it you can get it on here. I hope the release doesn't lose any of this stuff! « Show Less
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Yes - runs like a dream!! All drivers located and installed. Most of the drivers off the Acer site are Win7 compatible except: USB3 - get off Intel site, Broadcom LAN - use the V3-571 driver.