Calling all wireless gurus.I got my new laptop and as you see I am on the'net. I am using my wireless router for my connection, but I still cannot remove the cable from my laptop to the wirless router. Presently, I have a dsl line connected to a dsl modem, which has a ethernet cable going to the wirless router, and another ethernet cable going from my wireless router to my laptop.
I'm I wrong on this. I thought since my wireless router is working, that I could unplug my eternet cable connection, and move around the house with my laptop still receiving contact with my wireless router.
New laptop... No wireless connection
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- 2StarLounger
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New laptop... No wireless connection
I have a friend who just purchased a new laptop with Windows 7. What little I know about wireless isn't enough to help him with a problem he's having. From what I can ascertain, he has a wireless router, connected to a DSL modem. He can access the Internet via a patch cord but not wirelessly. Perhaps it is better to simply provide a quote from him from which someone can make some suggestions to correct the problem.
Jeff
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Artificial Intelligence is no match for natural stupidity!
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- SilverLounger
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Re: New laptop... No wireless connection
Is he sure the wireless NIC is turned on? Some laptops have an on/off switch for wireless.
Can he see any networks in the network connection applet when he disconnects the wired connection?
Joe
Can he see any networks in the network connection applet when he disconnects the wired connection?
Joe
Joe
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Re: New laptop... No wireless connection
Can you get your friend to describe how they configured the SSID and password, to make sure that the basic stuff is configured correctly.
StuartR
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- 2StarLounger
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Re: New laptop... No wireless connection
Thanks guys.... I've relayed these questions and will get back if/when he responds.
Jeff
Artificial Intelligence is no match for natural stupidity!
Artificial Intelligence is no match for natural stupidity!