Just anything with windows 8 is an issue. Iphones, Ipods, Windows 7, dell, lenovo, XP, Xbox etc etc. We have NO issues with any other device connected to same router. 802.11s : N/A : 2011: Defines how wireless devices can connect to create a. 802.11r: Fast BSS (Basic Service Set) Transition or Fast Roaming : 2008: Designed to improve handoff speed between access points in a WLAN. 802.11p: N/A : 2010: Adds wireless access in vehicular environments (WAVE). Previously it would stay connected to router but lose internet connection.Įvery laptop with windows 8 we have had, regardless of manufacturer, has had wifi related problems. 802.11n: WiFi 4 or Wireless-N : 2009: Uses the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands and improves speeds up to 600 Mbps.

This laptop was sent back to dell before and they replaced wifi adapter and I believe the main board. Does not happen to any other device connected to router. This will happen even when computer is close to router. What happens is signal strength will fluctuate and sometimes loses connection. Wifi adapter is Atheros Communication Inc. This laptop is still under warranty but I DREAD contacting tech support.Īnyway its a DELL Inspiron 15 3521. Update drivers with the largest database available. I think this is the 3rd laptop running windows 8 that we have had that cant seem to stay connected via wifi. Get the latest official Qualcomm Dell Wireless 1707 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHZ) network adapter drivers for Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista and XP PCs. Seriously, is there a compatibility issue with Windows 8 and wifi adapters?

Dell wireless 1705 802.11b/g/n (2.4ghz)