The Dreaded Windows 10 Wi-Fi "Default Gateway" Issue yellow triangle Constant Dropout on Hotspot Activation

Hi,

Yes I can connect to internet wi-fi with no hotspot configured

I have done all that uninstall and recovery options and attempted from scratch but nothing worked.

However after all this I have identified the issue by trial and error,, it comes down to the wireless signal not being able to penetrate my metal shed where I am attempting to hotspot my laptop from, hence the random "default gateway" dropouts when signal bounces off and interferes with another waves.

I have tested a 24 hour operation outside the bounds of the shed and no issues so far with my connected device to the laptop even with heavy bandwidth usage.

Thanks for your help and attempts anyway. Much appreciated.

Apologies,

Let me clarify

On the first instance: I mean once the hotspot is running and caused the error, the yellow triangle error doesn't go away if I turn off the hotspot - unless I run the troubleshooter and fix Wi-Fi first, then re run the hotspot.

On the second instance: I mean the yellow triangle error never occurs if I don't use any form of hotspot at all to begin with. - Hence eliminating a problem related to the network driver itself when running in normal operation.

Hope this clears up the confusion.

The problem first started when I used the Microsoft mobile hotspot on its own. I only later resorted to these third party software to see if it will be any better but it was not.

I'm glad you solved it and I thank you for your feedback.

Environments with the presence of metal structures represent a barrier for the wi-fi signal. These structures greatly attenuate the wi-fi radio signal until it is completely canceled.

Greetings.

1. I think Hosted Network is supported in the card.
2. I never get yellow triangle-ed when not running a mobile hotspot or a hosted network
3. I have tried to reinstall the drivers from scratch and remove and install the new Intel Pro/Set Wireless software using the below steps (as advised from Intel):

1. Remove WiFi components
2. Uninstall driver from Device Manager*. If prompted, choose remove driver.
3. Remove Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software and Drivers from Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
4. Remove temporary files
5. Press Windows* Key + R to open the run box. Type Cleanmgr.exe. Press OK.
6. Select your boot drive (usually C:\)
7. Check Temporary Files and uncheck everything else. Press OK.
8. Remove hidden temporary folders
9. Go to %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\
10. Delete the "Intel" folder found here.
11. Install the latest version of the Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software and Drivers.
12. Choose to Customize.
13. Select all options available.

Currently I have the latest Wi-Fi Driver 2019 and latest Intel PROSet/Wireless Software and Driver WiFi_20.120.1_PROSet64_Win10.

I have run by your steps using the troubleshooter

Step 1) Returned no issues in troubleshooter

Step 2) I have run the troubleshooter on my Wi-Fi adapter. The troubleshooter restarted my Wi-Fi adapter even though it was working fine and returned the below report:

| | 6 | Problem with wireless adapter or access point | Fixed | |<br>| --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | Reset the wireless adapter | Completed |<br>| --- | --- | |<br>| | Network Diagnostics Log |<br>| | File Name: | 8843F3B2-C09F-42B9-B24B-37115D374BC4.Repair.1.etl |<br>| --- | --- | |<br>| --- | |<br>| --- |<br><br><br><br><br>| | Investigate router or access point issues | Not run |<br>| --- | --- | |<br>| --- |<br>| If you're connected to a hotspot or domain network, contact the network administrator. Otherwise: 1. Unplug or turn off the device. 2. After all the lights on the device are off, wait at least 10 seconds. 3. Turn the device back on<br> or plug it back into the power outlet. To restart a router or access point that has a built-in battery, press and quickly release the Reset button. | | | --- |

| Network Diagnostics Log | | | File Name: | 8843F3B2-C09F-42B9-B24B-37115D374BC4.Diagnose.0.etl |<br>| --- | --- | | | --- |

| Other Networking Configuration and Logs | | | File Name: | NetworkConfiguration.cab |<br>| --- | --- | | | --- |

| Collection information | | Computer Name: | HP-HIMOZ | | --- | --- | | Windows Version: | 10.0 | | --- | --- | | Architecture: | x64 | | --- | --- | | Time: | Sunday, June 23, 2019 6:50:01 AM | | --- | --- |

| Windows Network Diagnostics | | Detects problems with network connectivity. | | Package Version: | 4.0 | | --- | --- | | Publisher: | Microsoft Windows | | --- | --- |

It is funny to note that the troubleshooter identified the "root cause" as it is trying to jump constantly between two access points even though I am only connect automatically to a single Wi-Fi network which I have double checked more than once now. I have made sure all other saved networks are forgotten except the one I am currently using.

Step 3) I have attempted the Network Reset below and it reverted all my Wi-Fi drivers to the old ones

Step 4) Updated Wi-Fi Driver to the latest Intel Dual Band Wireless Adapter AC3160 Properties.

...

After all that the problem still persists.

I have tried extra steps that I have tried before such as disabling Firewall completely temporarily to check any issues and checking to remove any windows updates that may caused any conflicts (because that is what I think may be happening here)

I think as a last resort I will backup my personal data and attempt a Fresh Start, it seems a bit radical but I have been struggling with this a while and no solution have worked so far.

If it does not work after that it is either a hardware issue with the wireless adapter inside the laptop itself (it is a HP ENVY 15 Notebook, a 4-5 years old laptop after all) OR it could be that just there is incompatibility of this feature with an intel card especially with new updates of windows.

One thing to note is I have tried using the mobile hotspot feature in other Wi-Fi networks before in other places and no matter how good the internet and max signal next to router, it still goes to the yellow triangle of death scenario after a while of using a connected device to the hotspot.

I have used the Hosted network using netsh commands and third party software (ostoto and connectify) on my Acer laptop which i have updates turned off for (preventing it from going to windows 10) and it works fine.

And to answer your question: No if I turn off the hotspot i created it does not remove the yellow triangle error. The only solution is to run the troubleshooter to restart the wifi adapter and giving the whole message above.

As far as the hotspot itself -  it does work but only for a while, the sharing tab has both of these deselected. ( i know of this trick from before when i started hosted network using the cmd prompt ). Now no matter the method i employ in windows 10 for hotspot whether it is the manual creation, windows own "Adhoc" mobile hotspot or third party software the end result is the same, the hotspot works for a while but eventually disconnects the wifi adapter and im forced again to sit on the troubleshooter to get it to reset the wifi driver.

Even attempting to restart the adapter using cmd commands doesn't do the trick or even disabling it from device manager and then re enabling it again.

I also noticed that normal browsing from one of my connected devices to the hotspot does not cause the hotspot to give the yellow triangle of death error. Only when heavy bandwidth usage such as downloading updates on my phone or HD streaming it triggers the wifi adapter to turn the yellow triangle error. 

Now if only windows 10 had that microsoft loopback adapter to auto trigger dhcp to get default gateway back maybe i could find some sort of consolation to automate fixing the error without resorting to sitting on the laptop everytime trying to run the troubleshooter.