Wifi Problem on Windows 7

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Wifi Problem on Windows 7

Hi!

I recently installed windows 7 on my late 2012 macbookpro retina - I used the bootcamps drivers and everything is fine except for the wifi connection. In short:

- When I use mac os X on the same laptop internet works just fine, but on windows 7 OS I experince issues like slow speed speed or sometimes id disconects on random for a brief moment

- This only happens when Im using wifi at home

- This only happens when other devices are using wifi

MacBook Pro (Retina, Mid 2012), Windows 7

Posted on Mar 13, 2014 11:49 AM

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Mar 14, 2014 11:04 AM in response to Gin_ts

Aditionally it doesn't automaticly connet to my home network.

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Mar 16, 2014 2:51 PM in response to Gin_ts

Has no one had experience with this type of issue?? Y U No Help 😀

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Mar 16, 2014 3:40 PM in response to Gin_ts

Maybe you should ask how to configure wifi in Windows on a Windows forum. Or, use the Windows Help button for info on setting up wifi in Windows.

Try power cycling your router and computer.

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Mar 23, 2014 3:58 PM in response to Gin_ts

Hi Gin- I am exeriencing the EXACT SAME THING!!!! Soooo...... I tried like the dickens to find and download specific, updated drivers. if you go into the properties, you can find the hardware ID's and associated tags, so I Googled the ID's and sub systems. Interstingly, it doesn't take you to the Boradcom site but to fishy third party sites that trigger antivirus warnings. I think it's the drivers..... I'm going to take it to a computer store tomorrow to see if I can get it done on the cheap. I think they should more than know the correct drivers and where to quickly get them. The other option is to get a $90 proline 500 signal extender that may or may not work. Interstingly, XP loaded fine the first time with no issues. 7 is turning out, like most all MS products, to be a POS. 😕

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Mar 24, 2014 1:36 PM in response to HRHalderman

Thanks for the reply, If you get any closer to solving it could you please let me know 🙂

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Mar 24, 2014 4:58 PM in response to Gin_ts

Gin- We'll do and please do the same. I talked to a few computer stores, and it's not looking too promising. more to follow....

Froggy

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Apr 11, 2014 4:13 AM in response to HRHalderman

Hi HRHalderman,

I think I got the problem solved for myselfe, I just reverted from 2013 Broadcom 802.11n Notwork Adapter driver to 2011.08.18 driver. What I did was:

> Go to Start, right clic on Compute and press Properties

> On the left upper corner I pressed Device Manager

> From there I navigated to Networ Adapters

> Dubblecliced on Broadcom 802.11n Notwork Adapter

> Now I cliced on the tab Driver

> There I pressed Update driver

> From there I selected option Brows my computer for driver softweare

> Afterwards I selected option Let me pick from a list of drivers on my computer

> Then I chose Broadcom 802.11n Notwork Adapter Version: 5.100.196.81 [2011.08.18]

After i did that, I didnt have to restart or anything - the internet started to work fine, and hase worked without a problem for the second day now, if it goes bad again, I will let you know.

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Apr 12, 2014 5:29 PM in response to Gin_ts

Hey Gin_ts- Great! Still working well? I called a few computer stores and one said to buy a $20 signal extender. It looks like your solution is ideal. Thanks so much for sharing, and I ask that you update me in a week or two. Interestingly, it downloaded an updated driver, but it still doesn't work....

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Apr 20, 2014 1:12 PM in response to Gin_ts

GIn- Do you know where you got the version 5.100.196.18 driver? I didn't see it on my computer.... Thanks!

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