Windows 8 Wi-Fi problem - GoFuckYourself.com

Toni · 02-05-2013, 12:15 PM

A couple days ago I upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 8 and my internet download speed over Wi-Fi dropped from 50-65 mbps to 1.5 mbps, the upload speed is fine.
I searched all around the net and tried tons of fixes and nothing helped, what I did:

- Updated the drivers for my Wi-Fi card
- Bought a new Wi-Fi adapter in case the problem is with the Wi-Fi card
- Flushed DNS etc.
- Tried disabling firewall, anti-virus program?
- W8 seems to reserve 20% of the internet connection for itself and I tried changing those settings, didn?t help
- Changed Encryption type for the connection to TKIP and that got me up to around 15 mbps

Tried a couple more things without results, when I plugin the cable the speed is fine.
Any ideas?

Joshua G · 02-05-2013, 12:33 PM

yes. the flaw is you described windows 7 to windows 8 as an "upgrade" & as you can see, its not. I suggest upgrading back to win 7.

_Richard_ · 02-05-2013, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toni

A couple days ago I upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 8 and my internet download speed over Wi-Fi dropped from 50-65 mbps to 1.5 mbps, the upload speed is fine.
I searched all around the net and tried tons of fixes and nothing helped, what I did:

- Updated the drivers for my Wi-Fi card
- Bought a new Wi-Fi adapter in case the problem is with the Wi-Fi card
- Flushed DNS etc.
- Tried disabling firewall, anti-virus program?
- W8 seems to reserve 20% of the internet connection for itself and I tried changing those settings, didn?t help
- Changed Encryption type for the connection to TKIP and that got me up to around 15 mbps

Tried a couple more things without results, when I plugin the cable the speed is fine.
Any ideas?

did you buy the same wifi card? is it possible you're having a 'frequency conflict' with another user?

Grapesoda · 02-05-2013, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toni

A couple days ago I upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 8 and my internet download speed over Wi-Fi dropped from 50-65 mbps to 1.5 mbps, the upload speed is fine.
I searched all around the net and tried tons of fixes and nothing helped, what I did:

- Updated the drivers for my Wi-Fi card
- Bought a new Wi-Fi adapter in case the problem is with the Wi-Fi card
- Flushed DNS etc.
- Tried disabling firewall, anti-virus program…
- W8 seems to reserve 20% of the internet connection for itself and I tried changing those settings, didn’t help
- Changed Encryption type for the connection to TKIP and that got me up to around 15 mbps

Tried a couple more things without results, when I plugin the cable the speed is fine.
Any ideas?

I have no issues at all with win8 and wifi

Toni · 02-05-2013, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoshGirls Josh

yes. the flaw is you described windows 7 to windows 8 as an "upgrade" & as you can see, its not. I suggest upgrading back to win 7.

Good point

Toni · 02-05-2013, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Richard_

did you buy the same wifi card? is it possible you're having a 'frequency conflict' with another user?

I bought a completely different wifi card

2013 · 02-05-2013, 02:25 PM

Only issue i have it disconnects more

MrMaxwell · 02-05-2013, 05:05 PM

If it's reserving a portion of your bandwidth, perhaps it's a QOS type of issue?? I guess? I don't know what I'm talking about, but I had that problem once.

Maybe grab TCP Optimizer from here, run as admin and see if it can help http://www.speedguide.net/downloads.php

Since you already tried different cards and versions of drivers that's all I can think of.

PS:

http://www.reginout.com/Is-your-Wind...oing-Slow.html

seeandsee · 02-05-2013, 05:40 PM

windows 8 is stupid

Aric · 02-05-2013, 07:46 PM

I never do the upgrade option from major Windows versions -- always a clean install. Maybe that's your problem?

I've had 0 problems on Windows8 from a clean install. In fact, it runs fantastic on everything I've installed it on, including a low-spec netbook.

And for the haters: I don't use the metro interface, it's not mandatory. $5 Start8 from Stardock -- boots to regular desktop with normal start menu.

Grapesoda · 02-05-2013, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aric

I never do the upgrade option from major Windows versions -- always a clean install. Maybe that's your problem?

I've had 0 problems on Windows8 from a clean install. In fact, it runs fantastic on everything I've installed it on, including a low-spec netbook.

And for the haters: I don't use the metro interface, it's not mandatory. $5 Start8 from Stardock -- boots to regular desktop with normal start menu.

I have a machine running the win8 upgrade and one machine with a clean install.. run a touch different but not as much as win7 in the same situation. love win8

MPGdevil · 02-06-2013, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seeandsee

windows 8 is stupid

Wrong. Being unable to adapt is stupid.

Windows 7 vs Windows 8 Start Menu 4 dummies...

Windows 7

1. Program Quick Launch
2. All programs
3. Documents, Pictures, Music
4. Computer
5. Network
6. Control Panel
7. Help & Support
8. Shut Down, Log Off
9. Search

Windows 8

1. Program Quick Launch (now known as Metro)
2. All programs

3. Documents, Pictures, Music
4. Computer
5. Network
6. Control Panel
7. Help & Support
8. Shut Down, Log Off
9. Search

If still too complicated install Start8 or Classic Shell.

Don't like Metro? Don't use Metro.

Keyboard shortcuts for Windows 8: http://media.bestofmicro.com/E/F/329703/original/4667.Keyboard_2D00_shortcuts_2D00_for_2D00_Windows _2D00_8_5F00_5756566F.png

02-05-2013, 12:15 PM	#1
Toni Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 2,697	Windows 8 Wi-Fi problem A couple days ago I upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 8 and my internet download speed over Wi-Fi dropped from 50-65 mbps to 1.5 mbps, the upload speed is fine. I searched all around the net and tried tons of fixes and nothing helped, what I did: - Updated the drivers for my Wi-Fi card - Bought a new Wi-Fi adapter in case the problem is with the Wi-Fi card - Flushed DNS etc. - Tried disabling firewall, anti-virus program? - W8 seems to reserve 20% of the internet connection for itself and I tried changing those settings, didn?t help - Changed Encryption type for the connection to TKIP and that got me up to around 15 mbps Tried a couple more things without results, when I plugin the cable the speed is fine. Any ideas? __________________ $25-$50 Per Signup, 60%-70% Rev Share, 125+ Sites, Exclusive Sites, tons of free content 70,000+ FHG's, Free Domain Hosting, 10,000+ Hosted FLV's - Need Live Cams? Check out ItsLive.com Fetish Hits paying affiliates since 2001 - Every time on time!

02-05-2013, 05:40 PM	#9
seeandsee Check SIG! Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Europe (Skype: gojkoas) Posts: 50,945	windows 8 is stupid __________________ BUY MY SIG - 50$/Year Contact here

02-05-2013, 07:46 PM	#10
Aric Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,209	I never do the upgrade option from major Windows versions -- always a clean install. Maybe that's your problem? I've had 0 problems on Windows8 from a clean install. In fact, it runs fantastic on everything I've installed it on, including a low-spec netbook. And for the haters: I don't use the metro interface, it's not mandatory. $5 Start8 from Stardock -- boots to regular desktop with normal start menu. __________________ Awesome cloud hosting by DigitalOcean Last edited by Aric; 02-05-2013 at 07:48 PM..

02-05-2013, 12:33 PM	#2
Joshua G dumb libs love censorship Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 8,198	yes. the flaw is you described windows 7 to windows 8 as an "upgrade" & as you can see, its not. I suggest upgrading back to win 7.

02-05-2013, 02:25 PM	#7
2013 So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: lollling Posts: 4,390	Only issue i have it disconnects more

02-05-2013, 05:05 PM	#8
MrMaxwell Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 10,057	If it's reserving a portion of your bandwidth, perhaps it's a QOS type of issue?? I guess? I don't know what I'm talking about, but I had that problem once. Maybe grab TCP Optimizer from here, run as admin and see if it can help http://www.speedguide.net/downloads.php Since you already tried different cards and versions of drivers that's all I can think of. PS: http://www.reginout.com/Is-your-Wind...oing-Slow.html