[SOLVED] [W7] internet network dropping randomly on laptop compaq cq71 420

raystef66 · Nov 29, 2017

jcgriff2 said:
What is the manufacturer name and exact model number (look at the bottom of laptop) of your laptop?

Hi!
HP Compaq CQ71-420ED (VZ663EA) - Specificaties - Tweakers

raystef66 · Dec 12, 2017

jcgriff2 said:
What is the manufacturer name and exact model number (look at the bottom of laptop) of your laptop?

I did use a USB WIFI dongle as an alternative and my pc's internet is working ok now.

But did you find some new driver or something to let my built-in adapter work properly again ? Or must i definitve say goodbye to my adapter as it is too old perhaps ?

jcgriff2 · Dec 12, 2017

I think it's too old as I have been unable to locate a new(er) driver.

raystef66 · Dec 13, 2017

jcgriff2 said:
I think it's too old as I have been unable to locate a new(er) driver.

I find a one from 2016/01 number 10.0.0.336
Download Qualcomm Atheros wireless driver 10.0.0.336 for AR9285 and Windows 7
Installed it with no problem. Let's see how it goes

jcgriff2 · Dec 13, 2017

That's great news!

I would appreciate it if you could provide me a link to the driver update.

Thank you.

Regards. . .

jcgriff2

raystef66 · Dec 14, 2017

jcgriff2 said:
That's great news!

I would appreciate it if you could provide me a link to the driver update.

Thank you.

Regards. . .

jcgriff2

The 10.0.0336 you can find here : Download Qualcomm Atheros wireless driver 10.0.0.336 for AR9285 and Windows 7
BUT, i tested it and i had a signal drop also.
What i did next is searching on my laptop for the original one. I installed it and sofar no drop downs. It's the 8.0.0.172 (09/2009)
Will update in a few days.

jcgriff2 · Dec 15, 2017

Thank you for the link. Much appreciated.

Interesting turn of events with the older driver.

Regards. . .

jcgriff2

raystef66 · Dec 16, 2017

jcgriff2 said:
Thank you for the link. Much appreciated.

Interesting turn of events with the older driver.

Regards. . .

jcgriff2

i tested it now for some days and the result is 100% ok . The initial driver did it. If someone needs this, i can always share it.
Thnx for all the help !

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[SOLVED] [W7] internet network dropping randomly on laptop compaq cq71 420

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