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    tmcflynn Posts: 5, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 13, 2007, 03:01 AM
    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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    Feb 13, 2007, 08:04 AM
    What happens when you try and find available networks without the adpater?
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    Feb 13, 2007, 08:39 AM
    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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    Feb 13, 2007, 08:49 AM
    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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    Feb 13, 2007, 08:55 AM
    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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    Feb 13, 2007, 09:03 AM
    Quote 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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    Feb 13, 2007, 09:38 AM
    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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