All network connections drop


  1. WinchesterStoke
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    All network connections drop


    Hi, I have a Dell Inspiron M5030 running 7 Home Premium. The last few days it's developed a problem where it drops all connectivity (other devices don't have a problem connecting to the router over wifi) randomly (<5 mins, maybe a couple of hours). I get the cross over the darkened wifi bars.

    It tells me that there are no network connections. (there are)
    Troubleshoot brings it back sometimes (1 in 5 I'd guess) - it tells me that there is a problem with the wireless adaptor.

    It looks like both the wifi and Ethernet connections are down.

    The wifi is Atheros AR9285. Ethernet is Atheros AR8152.

    Any ideas please?
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  3. Sugarcake18
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    have you checked to make sure your drivers are all up to date?
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  4. WinchesterStoke
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    Yes. I have checked and they are latest drivers.

    It seems strange that both Ethernet and Wifi go down together?
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  6. WinchesterStoke
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    Any ideas please? The laptop worked without a problem for a few days but now has started playing up and won't connect?

    Thanks
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