update/upgrade Intel wifi link 5100 AGN drivers windows 8

Hello,

apparently there is no update planned:

http://www.intel.com/support/wireless/wlan/sb/CS-033845.htm

It reads:

The following adapters are not supported on Windows 8*:

• Intel® WiFi Link 5100
• Intel® WiFi Link 5300
• Intel® WiFi/WiMAX Link 5150
• Intel® WiFi/WiMAX Link 5350
• Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection
• Intel® PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection
• Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
• Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN

So: get an external adapter for € 20 and do not waste any more time for searching for other ixes (like I did) .....

i have upgraded from windows 7 to windows 8. the only problem is that i'm having problems with wifi. i have been connected to the line but it keep showing that i have limited access. i have been through all the forum and it looks like that my wifi is not compatible with windows 8. i am using intel wifi 5100 AGN unfortunately there is no update for that. so, will it ever be an updateIntel Proset/wireless toolfor 5100 AGN?

Hi Isham,

Thank you for posting your question in Microsoft Community.

The issue description seems a bit unclear and I would like to have a better understanding before we start working on it. I would really appreciate if you could answer the following questions:

1.What is the exact issue that you are facing ?

2. What exactly do you mean by “update/upgrade Intel wifi link 5100 AGN drivers”?
3. Do you receive any error code or message?

Please provide us more information about the exact issue to help you fix it as soon as possible by referring the below mentioned link:

Suggestions for asking a question on help forums

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

Your reply is very important for us to ensure a proper resolution. Please get back to us with the above information in order to assist you accordingly.

1. i'm not using any security software.
2. no changes are made before this.
3. i can connect through wired network. 

i have tried method 1,2,3 and 4. unfortunately, it didn't worked. Does Intel (R) Wireless 1500 AGN compatible with windows 8? i have updated my wireless tool. help me please.

Hi Isham,

Thank you for your reply.

To help you suggest more steps to resolve the issue, I would appreciate if you could answer the following questions:

1. What is the security software installed on your computer?
2. Have you made any changes on the computer prior to the issue?
3. Does this issue occur while connecting it through a wired network?

Please follow the below methods and check the issue:

Method 1:

Run Network troubleshooter.

a. Press “windows Key + W”. from the start screen

b. Type “Troubleshooting” in the search box and hit enter.

c. Select “Network and Internet” option

d. First select “Internet connections” troubleshooter.

e. Follow the on-screen instructions.

f. Then select “Network Adapter” troubleshooter and then follow the on-screen instructions.

Method 2:

I would suggest you to try the steps from the link given below:

Wired and wireless network problems

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/network-connection-problem-help#network-problems=windows-8&v1h=win8tab1&v2h=win7tab1&v3h=winvistatab1&v4h=winxptab1

Method 3:

Try resetting  TCP/IP.

Reset TCPIP and check  if it works.

Follow the steps

a) Boot to the desktop view.

b) Open command prompt, right click in the left corner when the Start window appear and select command prompt (admin).

c) At the command prompt, copy and paste (or type) the following command and then press ENTER:

netsh int ip reset c:\resetlog.txt

Note: If you do not want to specify a directory path for the log file, use the following command:

netsh int ip reset resetlog.txt

d) Reboot the computer.

Method 4:

Also I would suggest you to try updating the drivers for the Wireless Network adapter and check if that helps.

Follow the steps provided below to update the drivers. 

a) Drag the mouse to bottom left corner and right-click on the ‘Start icon’.

b) Select ‘device manager’.

c) Right-click on the ‘Wireless Network adapter’ and click on ‘Update driver software’.

Refer to this link also

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/fix-network-adapter-problems.

Make sure that there are no interferences between the router and the computer.

Sometime interferences like cordless phones, thick walls and other wireless devices can hinder the wireless connection speed.

I hope the above information helps you and your reply is very important for us to ensure a proper resolution.

In future if you come across any issues regarding Windows, please feel free to post your query here on Microsoft Community, we will be more than happy to assist you.