Notebooks & Netbooks

[scolburn]

Yep, this is definitely a firmware issue with Acer's implementation of the Qualcomm Atheros WNA.  It has shown up in every model that Acer uses it in, from laptops to All-in-Ones, regardless of the OS that computer is running.  Qualcomm has already told me that it's not their hardware, but the Acer firmare implementation.  The only ways to get around the problem are (1) to direct-connect with a network cable to your router, or (2) buy an add-on WNA and disable (or replace, if buying an internal WNA card) the Atheros WNA.  Doesn't matter what your router is, you will have problems maintaining the connection.  I have an ASUS Dark Knight, which is just about the best, strongest, most capable, feature-rich router out there right now, and it can't maintain a wireless connection to the ASUS for more that 5 minutes without a reset, regardless of how I change the WNA settings, including the auto power-off option.

[MrRatio]

I have this problem on Aspire One 725 few times in one day and I fixed this issue.

1. Uninstall all drivers for WiFi (in Device Management too).

2. Reebot PC.

3. Download and install drivers in version 10.0.0.255 (do not use other versions).

4. Control Panel>Device Management>Network adapers then right click on the Qualcom adapter, select properties>power manaugement and uncheck everything.

In four days I have 0 (zero) WiFi disconnections so it works properly

Amen.

[speirss]

I thought the same thing, until I went up the stairs...... good luck

[MrRatio]

Router is in one room and laptop is in second room. Between the two rooms is a half-meter, concrete wall. All works fine.

[AndMac]

Thank you very much to those who have offered solutions; I've had the same issues and have duly unticked the box and crossed my fingers.

My work is almost purely internet based and at times it's absolutely critical that I don't drop connection. I've had my laptop and fibre-optic broadband since July and have experienced this periodically, but it's now reached ridiculous levels of disconnnection since I upgraded to Windows 8.1.  I switch browsers regularly - I usually use Opera or Firefox.

I decided to buy an Acer laptop as my Acer desktop, running XP and now 6 years old has been generally reliable. Hmm.

I had similar problems with my old Sony VAIO netbook after installing fibre-optic broadband, but discovered that if I avoided using Chrome, all was usually well.

As I work from home and have more than one laptop, if all else fails I shall hook my laptop up directly to the router.

[d0min0]

Hello, I feel you that you bought an acer pc with these network drivers. I'm so regretful that I bought this piece of **** with internet that can't even function normally. Basically, nothing helps it's a huge problem of acer thta they didn't take care of. The only solution is to buy an USB wireless adapter or just change your network adapters because neither wired network works neither wireless. Everything about networking in acer pcs with these drivers is ****** up. You will just waste your time with these solutions because you will find other stuff not working for you. These drivers are good for just browsing, but I have issues with Steam and other software which uses internet connection. As soon as I started using USB wireless adapter, EVERYTHING works like it should on a ****** new laptop for 1500$.

[MrRatio]

Just use new drivers: 10.0.0.270 (atheros.cz)

[n2gc]

You all might find this link of some interest. It appears to point to the link

above for the drivers from .atheros.cz. I don't use ANYTHING atheros, instead Intel

WIFI cards, and I understand peoples frustration's with dropped signals, so that's

Why Intel for me, but in any event below may help.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/3975-73-qualcomm-atheros-ar5bwb222-windows-driver-download

[mbeerens]

Hi everyone,

I tried everything like you have done as well. I even let Acer sent my two new PCI WIFI cards for my two Aspire Laptops V3 772G, unfortunatly all for nothing. I noticed that nothing in the browser worked, and the wifi conintued to reconnect. But Skype for example worked well, we took this all into consideration with a friend of mine and he came with a solution.

The proper solotion for you all. 

Set your computer to use the "google proxy server"

https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/96815?hl=en 

From there on your internet connection will be restored forever. 

Good luck!

Kind regards,

Maikel

[MarzEz]

I'm stuck wit an AR5BWB222 as well. Got in my V5-571.
Had issues with WiFi dropping from day 1. Fixed it with a driver update, but the issue's back after upgrading to Windows 8.1.
Wish acer would find a solution to this problem.
Will try power management options and see if it helps.
(Hell, the internet dropped in the time it took me to write this post.)