Sony: Sony VAIO VPCEB1M1E keeps disconnecting from the wireless net

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Sony VAIO VPCEB1M1E keeps disconnecting from the wireless net

Topic started on May 8, 2010 6:42 PM , last reply on May 19, 2011 10:04 AM

hmvanelferen

5 posts since
Aug 20, 2006

My notebook running on my wireless network is a Sony VAIO VPCEB1M1E, using Atheros AR9285 Wireless Network Adapter. What happens is that intermittenly it disconnects from the net. I use Windows 7 and when not using the notebook for sometime, it disconnects from MSN and Skype. I've checked the settings within MSN and Skype and all seem to be ok. I've also checked all the settings in the wireless configuration but cannot see the problem. Can anyone help? Thank you

c_span
7 posts since
Sep 9, 2010

Written on Sep 20, 2010 12:20 PM

Sorry to hear you're having problems.

Very interested to hear this, though - I too am having big problems with VPCE-series Vaio (using this Atheros AR9285 chipset) and wireless connectivity.

I have my own thread documenting these issues, although am currently having difficulty getting Sony to acknowledge there is a problem!
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Blencogo
12,799 posts since
Dec 22, 2004

Written on Sep 20, 2010 2:21 PM

If it is disconnecting after a period of time you may like to try this: -

Go to Device Manager and expand Network Adapters. Right-click on your Wireless Adapter and choose Properties. Under the Power Management Tab uncheck "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power".
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saracplusplus
2 posts since
May 10, 2011

Written on May 10, 2011 11:56 AM

Hi, me too. I have the same problem with the wireless net when I' m at the office with my Vaio VPCEB3Z1E.
This makes me so nervous, the pc is new and well paid...
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saracplusplus

2 posts since
May 10, 2011

Written on May 19, 2011 10:04 AM

Hi to all! I SOLVED THE PROBLEM installing the new drivers: atheros_wireless_9.2.0.105.exe!!!!!!

http://www.opendrivers.com/driver/2139169/atheros-ar9285-wireless-network-diver-9.2.0.105-whql-windows-xp-vista-windows-7(all-32-64-bit)-free-download.html

Just insert the control code that there is at the end of the page, like this:

Please confirm your driver selection!! If the wrong driver was downloaded and installed, The installed driver may cause your cmoputer problems. Please input validate code for download. the validat code is case-sensitive.
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