just purchased mine, having wi fi connectivity issues, am i the only one? any tips?my older windows 7 vaio, does not have any issues at all.
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I had the same issue. I resolved it by downloading the latest driver from Lenovo website. You'll most probably get it here: http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/downloads/detail.page?DocID=DS038317I hope this solves your problem. It's been a joy to use
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Yes, common issue. I had the same problem. I bought one of these and installed it:7260NGW Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 802.11ac, Dual Band, 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.0Now, this will void your warranty if you send it in with this card installed, so make sure you save your old card and have it installed if you have to send it in for warranty. Other than that, it's been perfect with wireless ever since I swapped out the new one.Why they didn't install the better card in the first place, I don't know. It's only like a $10 difference between the two. Yes, common issue. I had the same problem. I bought one of these and installed it:7260NGW Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 802.11ac, Dual Band, 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.0Now, this will void your warranty if you send it in with this card installed, so make sure you save your old card and have it installed if you have to send it in for warranty. Other than that, it's been perfect with wireless ever since I swapped out the new one.Why they didn't install the better card in the first place, I don't know. It's only like a $10... » Read More Yes, common issue. I had the same problem. I bought one of these and installed it:7260NGW Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 802.11ac, Dual Band, 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.0Now, this will void your warranty if you send it in with this card installed, so make sure you save your old card and have it installed if you have to send it in for warranty. Other than that, it's been perfect with wireless ever since I swapped out the new one.Why they didn't install the better card in the first place, I don't know. It's only like a $10 difference between the two. « Show Less
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I had no issues. If your wifi is password protected them ensure you are using the correct password
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try download the driver for the wifi. but it won't solve the problem 100%. also upgrade to windows 8.1
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Has anyone tried Linux on this laptop?Looking at the specifications, it should be a pretty standard installation, except possibly for the Atheros wifi chip, which may require some fiddling.I haven't seen any news on any of the major Linux forums yet, but this laptop is still pretty new as I type this message.
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I have a cable connection and an ancient wireless-G router. I haven't experienced any connectivity problems. My only problem so far is getting used to WIN 8 (I'm almost 66 and getting set in my ways :-D).
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My wife uses hers wireless all the time. Her old pc had issues with disconnects and slow access sometimes. On the HP Envy (having changed nothing else with the wireless except replacing the computer with the Envy Touchsmart) and she has had no issues at all with it from the same location which is two floors up from our Fios router.
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I CANNOT get this device to show up on my brand new Vaio running Windows 7. It says the driver is installed, an update says I have the latest driver, I hear the 'connect' sound when I plug it in, but the little power LED on the device just lights up and goes right out. I turn around and plug it into my old XP computer......... and it works fine. So now I have to put the diskette in the device, device into XP computer, XP files to thumb drive, thumb drive over to laptop, and finally copy! ARRRRGH! What started out as a big project (100 diskettes) is going to take forEVER. :-/ Why, oh why, will it not show up in my Windows 7? Good luck to you! LOL :-) I CANNOT get this device to show up on my brand new Vaio running Windows 7. It says the driver is installed, an update says I have the latest driver, I hear the 'connect' sound when I plug it in, but the little power LED on the device just lights up and goes right out. I turn around and plug it into my old XP computer......... and it works fine. So now I have to put the diskette in the device, device into XP computer, XP files to thumb drive, thumb drive over to laptop, and finally copy! ARRRRGH! What started out as a big project (100 diskettes) is going to take forEVER. :-/ Why, oh why,... » Read More I CANNOT get this device to show up on my brand new Vaio running Windows 7. It says the driver is installed, an update says I have the latest driver, I hear the 'connect' sound when I plug it in, but the little power LED on the device just lights up and goes right out. I turn around and plug it into my old XP computer......... and it works fine. So now I have to put the diskette in the device, device into XP computer, XP files to thumb drive, thumb drive over to laptop, and finally copy! ARRRRGH! What started out as a big project (100 diskettes) is going to take forEVER. :-/ Why, oh why, will it not show up in my Windows 7? Good luck to you! LOL :-) « Show Less
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Hi Syed,I could do the update & have the latest 2.3.4 version & it rocks !! How is the wifi issue you had earlier ? Did it get resolved ?Regards,Hemant
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I've had nothing but problems with the PCI-E card. The bluetooth 4.0 is very flakey and causes all my usb devices to not work (bluetooth connects to an internal USB port inorder to function). I've not been successful at keeping a good connection with the WiFi either. That being said, when used in my mini-card slot on a Gigabyte Brix I've had no issues at all. This could be because of my Motherboard/PCI-E or could be the PCI-E card itself, its hard to say as I only have 1 desktop that has full sized PCI-E interface.
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Windows 8 sucks anyways....why would you waste your money in the first place?? that's your own fault. I've had this mouse for 2 years now for College, and I've never had problems with my Samsung Windows 7 Laptop. This includes using the mouse anywhere that has wifi, not just @ home. get a pc that works and MOST of all DONT use Windows 8. simple fix
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Hi F. Lee ~~ The key to good wi-fi connections seems to be to upgrade programs and drivers on any device. As for Windows 8, I LOVE it! It's intuitive, practical and fun. Take that naysayers. :) The Acer Iconia is fast, the screen is beautiful, and it's reliable.
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To be honest I have heard a lot of people having problems with the broadband working with Windows 8. I no longer use mine.
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wifi is fine. no issues with connectivity. I'm not a fan of win8 but I can use it fine on this laptop with no touchscreen.
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I have installed it on my vaio ultrabook pro 13. However you have to remove intel sata drivers from windows and use microsoft's default driver. Intel driver keeps on turning on and off the hard drive. After I did that it is working line a charm.
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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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I have not experienced a wi-fi connectivity issue. We have 2 systems running on the same router. The first thing I would try is uninstall then reinstall your router, make certain someone in your neighborhood is not using your wi-fi connection (unbeknownst to you). Depending on how long you've had your current wi-fi router - perhaps an updated router could help. Talk to the folks who manufactured the router etc.
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I used the ( downloaded) manual from Internet, however when I put Windows 8.1 on my laptop recently it did not work anymore as it did before using Windows 8. Contacted IOGEAR and they wrote me they are working on a solution to let it run on Windos 8.1 as well, to be expected in March. Succes and if you have any futher questions please do not hesistate. Jan Pinxter
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My question as well. I would be all over this one even without Bluetooth or the backlit keyboard if there were more reviews. Now there is a second review but it's for the guy's client, and contributes nothing. I want to hear feedback about the wifi card's connectivity issues, if any.