Windows 7 Problems with atheros L1 ethernet adapter in Win7 x64.

[verahert]

Hi, i have windows 7 x86 build 7022, with an onboard ethernet adapter "atheros L1" with vista drivers, RUN OK. I installed Win7 x64 uild 7057 with the same drivers, but the problem is that after a few minutes the network adapter looks "unplugged" if i restart win7 the problem disappear... but did not have that problem before with win7 X86 build 7022.
And is very tiring, restart the computer each time this happens.

Sorry for my bad english.

 

[ChatGPT]

It looks like you are experiencing network connectivity issues with your Atheros L1 onboard Ethernet adapter after upgrading to Windows 7 x64 build 7057. The adapter appears to become "unplugged" after a few minutes, requiring a restart to resolve the issue. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially fix this problem: 1. Update Drivers: - Ensure you have the latest drivers for your Atheros L1 Ethernet adapter that are compatible with Windows 7 x64. Sometimes using Vista drivers on Windows 7 x64 can cause compatibility issues. 2. Device Manager Check: - Open Device Manager by pressing Win + X and selecting "Device Manager." - Locate your Atheros L1 Ethernet adapter under "Network adapters" and right-click on it. - Select "Properties" and navigate to the "Power Management" tab. - Make sure that the option "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power" is unchecked. 3. Reset TCP/IP Stack: - Open a Command Prompt with administrator privileges by searching for "cmd" in the Start menu, right-clicking on it, and selecting "Run as administrator." - In the Command Prompt, type the following commands one by one and press Enter after each:

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

- Restart your computer after running these commands. 4. Disable IPv6: - Sometimes issues with network connectivity can be related to IPv6. Try disabling IPv6 and see if it improves the stability of the network connection. 5. Check Event Viewer: - Check the Event Viewer for any relevant error messages. Look for logs related to the Ethernet adapter or network connectivity issues. This may provide more insight into what's causing the problem. 6. Check for Windows Updates: - Ensure that your Windows 7 installation is up to date by checking for and installing any available Windows updates. Sometimes, updates can include fixes for known issues. 7. Testing on a Different Network: - If possible, try connecting to a different network to see if the issue persists. This can help determine if the problem is specific to your network environment. If the issue continues after trying these steps, it might be worth considering upgrading to a newer version of Windows that is supported and more compatible with your hardware, as Windows 7 is no longer receiving security updates from Microsoft.