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I do have several computers in my office, and unfortunately, the network admin has yet to patch my cables (which I'm not allowed to). So far, I'm stuck with Wifi, so I configured one of my Windows 8 computers with ICS on the Wifi-module and route the rest of the computers through that one.
However, Windows seems to drop the wifi-connection and therefore kill internet access on two occasions: if I lock the computer and if the computer is inactive for some time.
For the first problem (wifi drop on locking the screen), I have not found any information whatsoever.
All I found so far are hints on the power settings, where the wifi can be deactivated if the computer progresses into power saving mode - I did change that without effect on the problem. According to some websites, this problem is quite known, but I haven't found a solution yet.
Any hints?
Lars
Posted 2013-10-04T08:27:32.827
Reputation: 207
1Uncheck the box “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power” present in the power management of the wifi properties – Pradip – 2013-10-04T08:46:22.910
Nope, it's still going offline. – Lars – 2013-10-08T06:46:25.833