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    Dell D820 Issue?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by highfive414, May 9, 2006.

  1. highfive414

    highfive414 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just got the D820 and I love it!
    But I got one little problem...
    "No Supported wireless adapters available in the system"
    What does this mean?
    I have the 3945ABG Intel Pro, but I don't have a wireless connection right now.
    I'll take this to college so I'll be using wireless in college
    But I need to know what does this "Issue" means first
    Does this mean that my wireless card isn't working?
    What should I do to solve this problem?
    Thanx!
     
    highfive414, May 9, 2006
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Does the wireless work.
     
    ZaZ, May 9, 2006
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  3. titaniummd

    titaniummd Notebook Deity

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    I would suggest doing a search for a free WIFI hotspot and going there or a friend's house who has a wireless network and testing it. You don't want to be at school and find later it doesn't work and you have to wait on a replacement before you can access the internet/etc. There is always the NIC card for hardwiring if that is the case.
     
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    zenitu Notebook Enthusiast

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    Make sure that your wireless card driver is installed. First thing is to check whether your system does have a wireless installed.

    - Right click on My Computer --> Properties
    - Select Hardware tab --> Device Manager
    - Under Device Manger, expand Network Apdaters --> Look for something Intel Pro 3945ABG. If you see it there, you have the wireless card installed.

    - Also, check your wireless switch on the left side near to headphone jack. Make sure it is turned ON. If it is on, make sure that you did not disable your wireless apdater.

    To check whether your wireless card is enable or disable, you can perform the following steps:

    - Right click on My Network Places --> Properties
    - In the pop-up window, right click on your wireless network connection. There you will see option disable or enable. Select enable if your wireless card was disable.

    If it is still not working, uninstall driver, and reinstall the driver. Otherwise, your wireless card is defective. Hope this will help.
     
    zenitu, May 9, 2006
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