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    Can't connect to wireless network

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by NotYetNoob, Feb 8, 2005.

  1. NotYetNoob

    NotYetNoob Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I took out my Intel 2200 wireless card of my Dell 8600 and put it back in ( i had to while I did other repairs to laptop)

    Now I can't connect to my wireless network.

    My notebook sees my network and another in my neighbourhood (this means my card is still working right?)

    I have removed all encryption, taken off any passwords, basically I am fully open for ANYONE to join and it still won't connect.

    Just keeps trying over and over again to join and says unable to connect,

    Help!!


    You love that computer more then me
    No I don't love THIS computer more than you! (please don't ask about the laptop, please don't ask about the laptop)
     
    NotYetNoob, Feb 8, 2005
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  2. daacon

    daacon Notebook Evangelist

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    Bugger well for starters I would remove it from device manager and re-install. (reboot should pick it up assuming running XP). No other firewalls running (Norton / Zone Alarm) ....

    Good luck.....dy
     
    daacon, Feb 9, 2005
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  3. davids

    davids Notebook Consultant

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    you didn't accidentally turn off wifi with a function key or something did you?

    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by NotYetNoob
     
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    davids, Feb 9, 2005
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  4. Shadow7789

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    Try going to Start-->Run and entering "services.msc" without quotes. Then scroll down to "Network Location Awareness" and double click on it. CHange the startup type (which I think defaults to either manual or Disabled) to Automatic. I had a similar problem and this helped me.

    Inspiron 8600 * WUXGA * Intel Pentium M (Dothan) 725 (1.6 GHz) * 1024 MB of DDR333 * Mobility Radeon 9600 Pro Turbo with 128 MB @ 350/250 * 60 GB HD 5400RPM * CDRW/DVD Combo Drive
     
    Shadow7789, Feb 13, 2005
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