Access connections Windows 8

Ever since I upgraded my Thinkpad W520-4270 CTO to Windows 8 I`ve been having a lot of issues with my wireless network adapter. When upgrading, I was asked to uninstall "Access connections". I keep getting notifications from the Windows Action center to contact Lenovo support to resolve an issue related to Access connections software. 
Here`s some information on the issue:
1) Whenever I restart my computer I cannot connect to my wireless network. It says "Connecting" and after a few minutes changes to "This is taking longer than expected". Also, the "Disconnect" button doesnt work. 
2) I can fix this issue by going to "C:\DRIVERS\WIN\WLANINT" and repairing the driver installation. However, sometimes it takes a couple tries to get it working.
3) At random times, the internet disconnects and I have to repeat this process.
I still have warranty for my Windows8 software so if this problem could be solved at their end, please let me know what I should ask them specifically. 
My 1-year Lenovo warranty has just expired so I would really appreciate any help I could get.

Hi, AlxD
Has Access Connections been fully removed from your system? I would make sure that it is, just to make sure that is not causing any issues. I would then suggest to update both your BIOS and your wireless drivers have been updated. The latest version of BIOS can be found here and the latest wireless driver can be found here.
Hope it helps,
Adam
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