BreakingDad
Very Senior Member
Windows 8.1 Wireless Disconnects N66-USB [SOLVED]
Good Morning,
A bit stuck here, I have an N66-USB wireless adapter and RT-N66U and up until the point where I upgraded from XP to 8.1 it all worked fine, as it does on my win7 pcs etc.
Now my usb device disconnects regularly, to the point of disappearing and has to be unplugged and plugged in again to work.
Apparently it's THE big issue with Windows 8.1 right now.
I considered buying a TP PCI E card to replace it, only to read that this card has the same issue.
I've tried various online solutions, 3 different drivers, including latest (Although not the one off ralink website yet which I will try later)
I've tried different USB sockets.
I've tried changing the DNS and DHCP settings manually client side.
I've tried turning off power management of the device in windows.
I've tried everything here http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...wireless/939b448f-3ac7-4f46-a0de-69ce5a1e2711
I run merlin .43 and every other devices in the house are fine (that is 15 or so devices) Just this 8.1 pc. I kinda wish I had stuck with XP now.
Can anyone perhaps recommend an N900 dongle that works 100% with 8.1
I bring this problem here as a last hope. I don't really want to go down the powerline route or cables. Was quite happy with it on XP.
Thanks for any help.
Matt
Good Morning,
A bit stuck here, I have an N66-USB wireless adapter and RT-N66U and up until the point where I upgraded from XP to 8.1 it all worked fine, as it does on my win7 pcs etc.
Now my usb device disconnects regularly, to the point of disappearing and has to be unplugged and plugged in again to work.
Apparently it's THE big issue with Windows 8.1 right now.
I considered buying a TP PCI E card to replace it, only to read that this card has the same issue.
I've tried various online solutions, 3 different drivers, including latest (Although not the one off ralink website yet which I will try later)
I've tried different USB sockets.
I've tried changing the DNS and DHCP settings manually client side.
I've tried turning off power management of the device in windows.
I've tried everything here http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...wireless/939b448f-3ac7-4f46-a0de-69ce5a1e2711
I run merlin .43 and every other devices in the house are fine (that is 15 or so devices) Just this 8.1 pc. I kinda wish I had stuck with XP now.
Can anyone perhaps recommend an N900 dongle that works 100% with 8.1
I bring this problem here as a last hope. I don't really want to go down the powerline route or cables. Was quite happy with it on XP.
Thanks for any help.
Matt
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