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    M11x not connecting wireless

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by badge37, Nov 10, 2011.

  1. badge37

    badge37 Newbie

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    I recently restored my m11x to factory windows 7. Now though, I need to be plugged into my router to access the internet. I've updated drivers that I think needed to connect wireless and still can't. What is going on and how do I fix this? The only driver that won't install is the Wifi link 5100 driver. Help please :)
     
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  2. un4tural

    un4tural Notebook Evangelist

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    what wifi card is in it? if its intel 1000, mine keeps getting cranky if i do pretty much anything to default settings so i keep it at max power all the time... and somehow if i don't poke it at all, it so so works.
     
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    badge37 Newbie

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    No idea, it doesn't show up in device manager. Its not a huge deal but id like to move around the house with it. lol.
     
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  4. un4tural

    un4tural Notebook Evangelist

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    errrrrr... sooo which m11x you got? i assume its not an R3 if you want wifi link 5k driver, still...

    anyways check it is ENABLED in BIOS and via the Fn+f3. if its no dice open up bottom panel and take it out and plug it back in. just in case :) Also while at it check the fine text on it to get the exact make/model.
     
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    manny951 Notebook Geek

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    okay well i did a clean install on my friends new alienware his windows where laggin so bad there are 2 drivers u need because i couldn't find a wifi adapter either until i went to the dell site and tried all the communication ones and walahh started to work again
     
    manny951, Nov 11, 2011
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