Lenovo u410 wifi problem

The issue is with WiFi speed and range. The U seems to have exceedingly short range, unable to find a connection where other devices have no problem. When it is close enough to the access point to get a connection, downloads speeds are significantly slower than other devices. Out of the box, the U WiFi was even worse than it is now, hardly ever breaking the 3 Mbps barrier, and showing extremely jumpy download speeds. Updating to the latest Centrino Wireless-N adapter seemed to improve speeds somewhat but they are still slower than expect and there are still issues with range.

One of three reviews for the U on Amazon also indicates the same WiFi problem. For the time being we recommend waiting to pull the trigger on a U or U purchase until this issue has been sorted out by Lenovo. Integrated wireless devices inspired by intel wireless capabilities. Unplug from wired and reboot now downloading at 36mbps to 45mbps on wireless. After our story on the 8th, mark, an admin from the lenovo support forums, responded to indicate that lenovo had nailed down the problem which was affecting u and u units.

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I have purchased for your laptop but after upgrading to swap. Page 2 note before using other ports are using this laptop. We ve actually had a chance to get out hands on two u s for testing and both have exhibited the problem.

I also have lost all multi-touch mouse pad capabilities. Right-click on the icon for wireless connection and click enable. Laptop ideapad ikb unless otherwise stated. If you are using other windows operating system. Post the upgrade, i am having trouble with my wi-fi. The sleek design is great for travel, and the intel i5 processor with 4gb of ram provides the performance users need to stay productive at an affordable price.

I have tried to reload the lenovo drivers for the intel wireless card, nothing, keeps saying that my wireless device is not turned on, nothing about the device not being found. Order to open the sata mode.

Wifi, bluetooth with Integrated bluetooth and high-speed Integrated bluetooth and showed me how to win 8. I now have a intel dual band wireless-ac installed. The range and speed were not up to par with other devices using the same access point. After our story on the 8th, Mark, an admin from the Lenovo support forums, responded to indicate that Lenovo had nailed down the problem which was affecting U and U units.

Mark explained that U and U units manufactured before July 23rd had the issue which would require servicing to fix. Lenovo and retailers seem to be still selling units manufactured before July 23rd. During July, Lenovo received customer reports of lower than expected wireless performance on some U and U IdeaPad systems.

As a result, we extensively tested sample U and U models and a design update was implemented to ensure a more consistent wireless performance in all customer environments. U and U models manufactured after July 23, incorporate these updates and are not affected. Customers with U and U models manufactured prior to July 23 who have experienced lower than expected wireless performance should contact Lenovo support to schedule service. One user in the now 37 page-long Lenovo support thread regarding the U and U WiFi issues shares the following:.