Windows 7 ASUS Wi-Fi Issue

[Onuki]

I got a new ASUS K50C not so long ago, and am using Atheros AR9285 Wireless Network Adapter.

It was working with the ASUS Express Gate, but now I have Windows 7, and all I am getting is "No Connections Available" although I know there are at least 7 detectable wireless connections in this building (including mine). I've tried searching for connections - empty.

But! Yesterday I went to "Find and Fix networking and connection problems" and ! suddenly a whole list of networks (including mine) appeared and it worked great.

But after turning off the computer the networks are lost again, and the same "fix" as yesterday has no results!

Here's what I got from IPCONFIG...

Keep in mind that all the drivers seem to be updated (although there is no choice to rollback drivers).

Any ideas, anyone? Thanks!

Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7600]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\Users\ko>ipconfig

Windows IP Configuration


Wireless LAN adapter Wireless Network Connection 2:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :

Wireless LAN adapter Wireless Network Connection:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Link-local IPv6 Address . . . . . : fe80::bd2f:4aa:9f0b:b8e4%11
IPv4 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 89.205.44.239
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 89.205.44.1

Tunnel adapter isatap.{5FE39EED-F179-45D0-AB61-AC505FEBFAFD}:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :

Tunnel adapter Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-Interface:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
IPv6 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 2001:0:5ef5:73ba:1887:3e3a:a632:d310
Link-local IPv6 Address . . . . . : fe80::1887:3e3a:a632:d310%13
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . :

Tunnel adapter isatap.{BF3E568A-23B5-4FA2-B991-2C97009FACAD}:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :

Tunnel adapter isatap.{BD161DA5-E9B6-4893-97B2-93DDB656B47C}:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :

Tunnel adapter 6TO4 Adapter:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
IPv6 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 2002:59cd:2cef::59cd:2cef
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 2002:c058:6301::c058:6301

C:\Users\ko>

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you are encountering connectivity issues with your Atheros AR9285 Wireless Network Adapter on your ASUS K50C running Windows 7. The intermittent detection of wireless networks could be due to several factors. Here are some steps you can try to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue: 1. Check for Network Adapter Power Management Settings: - Sometimes, power-saving settings can interfere with the normal operation of the network adapter. Ensure that the option to allow the computer to turn off the device to save power is unchecked for the wireless adapter: - Go to Device Manager (you can search for it in the Start menu). - Locate the Atheros AR9285 Wireless Network Adapter under Network Adapters. - Right-click on the adapter and select Properties. - Go to the Power Management tab and uncheck the box that allows the computer to turn off the device to save power. 2. Reset TCP/IP Stack: - Open the Command Prompt as an administrator (search for cmd in the Start menu, right-click, and choose "Run as administrator"). - Type the following commands one by one and press Enter after each:

 netsh winsock reset netsh int ip reset ipconfig /release ipconfig /renew

3. Update Wireless Adapter Driver: - While you've mentioned drivers are updated, double-check if there are any newer versions available directly from ASUS or Atheros. Ensure you download and install the correct drivers for your operating system version. 4. Check WLAN AutoConfig Service: - Ensure that the WLAN AutoConfig service is running: - Open the Services tool by pressing Win + R, typing services.msc, and hitting Enter. - Look for WLAN AutoConfig, double-click on it, and ensure it's set to Automatic and is started. 5. Reset Wireless Network Profile: - Sometimes the saved network profiles can cause issues. You can delete and recreate your wireless network profile: - Go to Network and Sharing Center. - Click on Manage wireless networks. - Right-click on your wireless network and select Remove network. - Try reconnecting to your network and enter the credentials if prompted. 6. Check for Software Conflicts: - Ensure that there are no third-party software or firewalls conflicting with your network settings. Temporarily disable firewall and security software to see if this resolves the issue. After trying these steps, restart your computer and check if you can consistently detect and connect to wireless networks. Let me know if you need further assistance or if you encounter any specific error messages during these steps.