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Wifi drops constantly but on my Windows 8.1 machine only

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  • Laptops
  • ZTE
  • Wireless Network
  • Windows 8
  • Internet
October 7, 2014 12:56:58 PM

Newbie to the community.

It is a mixed scenario.

I use a ZTE Hotspot through T-Mobile to get on the internet. Had no issues on my Windows 7 laptop, but that laptop stopped working and I had to get a new laptop preloaded with Windows 8.1. I get disconnected from the internet constantly but still shows I'm connected to my hotspot. On occasion I luck out and was able to disconnect and reconnect, but 98% of the time I must restart my ZTE hotspot.

I have no drop out issues on my Windows 8.1 machine when connecting to the internet using my phone's tethering feature.

I have no drop out issues on my chromebook when connecting to the internet using the ZTE Hotspot.

I have no drop out issues on my phone when connecting by Wifi using the ZTE Hotspot.

Seems like the only bad combination is Windows 8.1 laptop with ZTE Hotspot.

I have checked the version of the network adaptor driver and is current (Broadcom 6.30.223.227)

Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.

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