Only intermittent problem with wifi on alienware m17x with qualcomm wireless killer

Hi, I have an alienware M17x with windows 8.1 and qualcomm wireless killer. I have a serious problem with intermittent wifi, that appears when I use programs like Skype, steam, multiplayer games, etc.

Even if the wifi is connected, the connection suddenly stops working sometimes, especially when I use the applications mentioned above. (if I try to load a Web page during this time, the page remains attached to "resolving host"). Strange thing is if I disconnect and reconnect to the wifi Internet starts working immediately. Or I can wait a few minutes and the connection is re-established automatically. This isn't a problem with the network, because I had this problem on countless wifi networks I've worked, and all my other devices work fine in the same time, that my laptop no longer works.

Additionally, this problem occurs only on wifi, if I use a connection cable, this never happens. (this is not yet a case of the wifi signal strength, as happens even when I am sitting right next to wifi router and wifi in the notification area icon is visible full signal).

In the last months, I tried various possible solutions, but none of them have solved this problem:

-Updated to 8.1 windows

-Update of the qualcomm network drivers

-Stop of various applications that I think might have been the origin of the problem

-Uninstall completely different applications

-Close all anti-virus programs

Still after all of these steps, the problem persists. It would not be a big problem, as the loss of connectivity is not permanent, but what makes multiplayer games completely unplayable on my alienware machine. :(

Just today I tried to launch AlienAutopsy test for my network card in Killer Wireless - N 1103 several times, and each time that the "transfer of data verification test" failed due to no connectivity (all other tests passed very well, only this one test failure all 6 times). I thought that it could be linked and gave me some hope that I might be able to target the cause of this unique problem. Therefore, I post here. If anyone can help me, it would be much appreciated!

+++ S.O.L.U.T.I.O.N. +++

«Go to network-> Network and Sharing Center-> change the adapter settings-> Wireless - N 1103-> properties (right click) Killer network card-> and finally UNCHECK it (the f * cking) "Qualcomm Atheros control bandwidth «»

Enjoy the rush.

See you soon

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