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New Member
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Feb 13, 2007, 03:01 AM
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Wireless Network
Hello,
I have a wireless enabled laptop and I purchased a Netgear router which came with a free adaptor (which I shouldn't need). I configured the router but cannot get my laptop to access wireless without using the adaptor. The laptop is definitely wireless enabled and I have checked for on/off switches etc but can find nothing. It works fine with the adaptor plugged into the USB port.
Anything I might be missing?
Thanks for your help anyway.
Tony
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Computer Expert and Renaissance Man
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Feb 13, 2007, 08:04 AM
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What happens when you try and find available networks without the adpater?
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New Member
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Feb 13, 2007, 08:39 AM
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Scott,
The system just doesn't pick up the wireless - wireless network not found is usually the message. It also advises to check that the wireless switch is on!
Thanks
Tony
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Uber Member
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Feb 13, 2007, 08:49 AM
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I assume that your laptop has a wireless card built-in. If so then go to the manufacturer's website and get the drivers for that card, download and install them.
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Computer Expert and Renaissance Man
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Feb 13, 2007, 08:55 AM
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You shouldn't need drivers for Win XP or Vista. But I would go back top the Laptop mfg and find out why the internal card isn't working.
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Uber Member
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Feb 13, 2007, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by ScottGem
You shouldn't need drivers for Win XP or Vista. But I would go back top the Laptop mfg and find out why the internal card isn't working.
They do, here's an example:
Drivers & Downloads
Click on Network to see all the drivers for the onboard wireless controllers.
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New Member
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Feb 13, 2007, 09:38 AM
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Thanks folks.
As I don't seem to have missed anything obvious, I think I'll take the laptop back to the shop (PC World) and ask them why it doesn't work wirelessly (that is without the adaptor). Maybe there is a fault in the card. If I find out otherwise I will let you all know.
Many thanks anyway.
Tony
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