The problem gets fixed if I run the windows network "Troubleshoot Problems" which after scanning the network re-establishes the connection and a message displayed says something to the effect that router/internet/cable connection was lost or unavailable, and gateway connection was re-established. The only reason I was looking for a possible upgrade is because my laptop drops the router/internet connection via WiFi intermittently a few time a day for no apparent reason. That is a big reason that Realtek and Broadcom do not have drivers up like Intel does. OEMs sometimes customize parts like onboard adapters and unless you have a major issue it is best not to change them. If the adapters are working, I suggest that you not change them.
If you think it helps, I can post details of my laptop and network cards/drivers. I checked Broadcom website website but didn't see any utility that would scan my system, and couldn't find a driver that I thought was the right one either. I'm not sure how to find the correct latest drivers to make sure they'll work with my laptop. I know they are not the latest, but windows says the are! I would prefer to use the ones provided directly by the manufacturer. Only problem is that the Broadcom and Realtek drivers are now provided and installed by Windows 8.1. Well, I did a clean install of Win 8.1 anyway and everything is actually working fine. When I upgraded to Windows 8.1, I found out that Toshiba does not support the upgrade for my laptop and therfore no new drivers and custom software were available. Originally, my Toshiba laptop came with Windows 7.
Be sure to install the correct latest drivers for each device.Īs far as getting the latest drivers for Broadcom and Realtek, that is part of my problem. The Realtek is the LAN port (Ethernet adapter) and the Broadcom is the wireless adapter.
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