MisterInvalid Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 (edited) So I just got a new PC and it can't connect to my wireless network. It sees the network, I can enter the network key, but upon trying to connect it says "windows was unable to connect to (network name)". Other devices and computers can connect without issue. Troubleshoot problems doesn't do anything, and from what I can see all my drivers are updated. I've also tried disabling the anti-virus, still nothing. The connection also only has one bar when it used to be I got full. I'm using a intel dual band wireless ac 7260. Can anyone think of anything to help? EDIT: I got the Connection working, but now it's on one bar where I used to get four or five. Any suggestions? Edited July 23, 2014 by MisterInvalid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinoCorn Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Ethernet, that's all i'm saying. That happened to me and i got a 50ft long cable and hooked it up to my router. Its easy to do and plus you get faster Internet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BranHorse Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 (edited) If it is one bar (not knowing the model or specs of the router) I can assume that the signal is enough to be seen but, not used. Or it is just unstable at the maximum distance. I had this issue with my phone in my living room after moving to my new place. Showed a consistent one bar, but wouldn't let me sign in. Is the adapter for a pc or laptop? Intel specs just say pci exp halfmini so it can probably fit in a desktop too. If it is for a laptop just pick it up and move it closer to the router. If it connects then you know the issue is distance/to many walls in which case you can buy a repeater or set up a ap closer to your room. If it doesn't come back here and we can discuss router problems. ---------- Just read your edit. What router do you use?/what is your set up. Modem-router-etc. If it is basic modem to router then buy a repeater or ap. I use two asus routers. One in router mode and the other as a repeater. Doing this cuts my wireless speed from 50mbs to 25 (only on wireless my main pc's or wired), but it is not noticeable for most people in my house. Edited July 23, 2014 by BranHorse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCA DJ SpiKyBaLL Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Hmmm, from the research I've done that product had a big problem with disconnections and there has been driver updates and software updates but I haven't found anybody else with this problem to relate. One thing is maybe the wireless key is to long or try a different encyption, I've had that issue but on the older routers. Is this a laptop card or desktop card with an antenna. Here or some links. This is a quick check list. http://www3.intel.com/p/en_US/support/highlights/wireless/db-a7260 and you can find the latest wireless drivers here. http://www.intel.com/support/wireless/wlan/sb/CS-034658.htm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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