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    Just got a G1S, help connecting to network

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by anteis24, Sep 27, 2007.

  1. anteis24

    anteis24 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, forgive me if I don't provide enough detail, but I don't know much about this stuff. I just received a G1S but cannot get it online. I am using a Belkin Wireless G router (F5D7230-4) with WPA security but the laptop cannot even detect the network. I had assumed everything would be automatic. My old laptop I'm typing on right now is fine. The Asus is my first and only notebook with Vista, could that be a it's not working?
     
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    obsolete Notebook Evangelist

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    Sorry I don't run Vista, but are any networks showing at all? Might be better if you post this on the networking subforum.
     
    obsolete, Sep 28, 2007
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    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    The obvious things:

    1. Are the drivers installed properly?
    2. Is the wireless switch ON? There should be a led and a hotbutton for it.
     
    E.B.E., Sep 28, 2007
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  4. anteis24

    anteis24 Notebook Enthusiast

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    No networks are showing at all.

    It says the drivers are up to date and the wireless switch is on (Fn+F2, right?).

    Edit: I might not have the most up-to-date drivers for the router. Unfortunately I won't be able to check this until I get home tonight.
     
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    anteis24 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Turns out the router doesn't use drivers as it's one of those you configure by typing a number into a browser. According to Belkin this particular router's supposed to natively support vista.
     
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    Well it's doubtful it's your router if you're not picking up ANY wireless signals at all. Unless you're living in the stix and the only one around with a wireless network.
     
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    couple things you can check... is wireless enabled on the router, is SSID broadcasting turned on?
     
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    anteis24 Notebook Enthusiast

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    jewbilee - yes to both.

    I have my old laptop running on the network just fine, and it also on occasion picks up 1 or 2 other networks. It's only on the g1s that it says no network could be detected.
     
    anteis24, Sep 29, 2007
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