Issues with Windows 8.1 and connecting to wifi repeater.

Hi Steph,

Limited connection means the PC has successfully connected to the router, but the PC wasn't assigned a valid IP address, so you can't actually get to the Internet. It can also indicate that a valid IP address was assigned but that the PC doesn't have Internet connectivity. If you're connected to a home network, try restarting the router.

What is the make and model Wi-Fi repeater?

Method 1: ****I would suggest you to uninstall and reinstall the network driver as mentioned here.

a. Go to Device Manager.

b. Right Click on the Wi-Fi device (wireless repeater) & Select Update the drivers.

f. Check the issue.

Method 2: ****If you do not find the driver for Windows 8.1, you may download and install the wireless repeater driver in Windows 8 compatibility mode and check for the issue.

a. Locate the executable file (.exe file) for the driver installation program.

b. Right-click the file, and then click Properties.

c. In the Package Name Properties dialog box, click the Compatibility tab.

d. Click to select the Run this program in compatibility mode for check box, click Windows 8 with which it is compatible with in the Run this program in compatibility mode for list, and then click Ok.

e. Double-click the executable file to start the installation program.

Reference:

Wired and wireless network problems: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/network-connection-problem-help#network-problems=windows-8&v1h=win8tab2&v2h=win7tab1&v3h=winvistatab1&v4h=winxptab1

Why can’t I find a wireless network? http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/cant-find-wireless-network

Windows 8.1 Wi-Fi showing "limited" or "No Internet Access"

http://blogs.technet.com/b/dennis\_schnell/archive/2013/08/31/windows-8-1-wifi-showing-quot-limitied-quot-or-quot-no-internet-access-quot.aspx

Hope this information helps. Reply with the status so that we could help you further.

Hi Steph,

Have you looked at the reference links provided in my previous post?

If not, please try the same and check if that helps.

Additionally you may refer to these steps:

Step 1:

You may also try to ping and check for the IP address and default gateway while using Wi-Fi.

You may also follow these steps and check if it helps.

a. Press Windows key + X, Select **Command Prompt (Admin)**and then press ENTER.

b. At the command prompt, type the following commands and then press ENTER:

ipconfig /all

ipconfig /release

ipconfig /renew

Step 2:

Reset TCP/IP and Winsock.

Follow the steps given below to reset TCP/IP.

a) Press “Windows Key+ Q” to openCharms Bar.

b) Type “cmd” without quotes in the search box.

c) On the left pane, right click on the “cmd” option and select “Run as Administrator”.

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

netsh int ip reset c:\resetlog.txtNote: If you do not want to specify a directory path for the log file, use the following command:

netsh int ip reset resetlog.txt

Step 3:

Reset Winsock.

a. Press Windows key + X, select Command Prompt (Admin).

b. Type “netsh winsock reset” in the Command Prompt shell, and then press the Enter key.

c. Restart the computer.

You may refer to:

How do I fix network adapter problems?

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/fix-network-adapter-problems#1TC=windows-8

Please post with the issue status.

The make and model is : CM3 Wireless - N Wifi Repeater.

Tried method 1 - but there is no wireless options in the Device Manager??

And I don't even understand what you're saying in the second Method.