My ideapad N580 keeps going to limited connectivity

My ideapad N580 keeps going to limited connectivity. Says I have a Braodcom card. Help, please. Thank you

The error message can be caused by several things. This error message appears when you are already connected to the Internet. If this is the case, you can ignore the error message.
To disable the error message, follow these steps.
1. the control panel open network connections.
2. double-click Local area connection and then click Properties.
3. on the general tab, click to clear the notification me when this connection is limited or no connection check box.
4. click OK and then click Close.

In addition, to run the network troubleshooter and check the result
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-networking-troubleshooters

You can also check the status of the driver/adapter wireless network card and try to update the driver if necessary.

Follow the steps to check the NIC in Device Manager:
1. click on start and then click Control Panel.
2. click on system and Maintenance, click System, and then click Device Manager.
Note: If the control panel is in Classic view, double-click System, and then click Device Manager.
If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click on allow.
3. in the network adapter, expand adapter, right click on the devices listed. Here, you will get the listed device.

Check if you have no point of exclamation or cross alongside the devices listed. If you have, then there is problem with the card is installed.

Refer to the below mentioned link to update the drivers manually from the manufacturer's Web site.
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/update-a-driver-for-hardware-that-isn ' t-work correctly

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