📎 AI Summary:
The user is experiencing persistent wireless connectivity issues with their Windows 8 laptop connected to their Comcast Infinity internet via a supplied SMC gateway, leading to email and web access problems. A similar problem is shared by another user, who reports their Windows 8 laptop frequently disconnects from their home Wi-Fi while Windows 7 and XP devices remain stable. Overall, the thread highlights connectivity problems specific to Windows 8 devices on the same network.

ArtNicholas

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I have Comcast Infinity service with a SMC wireless gateway they supplied. The new Windows 8 laptop constantly disconnects from the wireless. sometimes it says it is connected but i cannot send/recieve Outlook email and no websites available

any ideas?

my other computer...windows 7 laptop works like a charm

and windows 8 laptop seems to have no problem when i use my office wifi
 

rgp

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Similar issue for me. Only mine disconnects from my home wifi network. Win 7 laptop & ancient XP pc are working fine. Only the win 8 laptop drops out.