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    1505 Connection problems

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by l34k3r, Apr 26, 2006.

  1. l34k3r

    l34k3r Newbie

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    So i just got my dell 1505 today, T2300, 1 gig, 40gig hd, x1400 HM, WME, and basic dell network. I tired to connect to me wireless linksys network but it saids limited or no activity. i plug in ethernet cable and it doesn't connect or anything, i've tried restarting, and reseting modem and router, but no connection still. Any ideas?
     
    l34k3r, Apr 26, 2006
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  2. titaniummd

    titaniummd Notebook Deity

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    How is your network set up?
    Is it WEP encrypted?
    Did you broadcast your SSID?

    I do not broadcast my SSID.
    I created a profile with my SSID and put in the password.

    The setup will depend upon what wireless card you have but the concept is the same.
     
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  3. l34k3r

    l34k3r Newbie

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    yes it is WEP encrypted, and it is SSID broadcast. I have the dell wireless 1390 802.11 b/g minicard that came basic with e1505. MY wireless channel is set at 2.432GHz, do i need to change that? any suggestions?
     
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  4. ghsoccer4

    ghsoccer4 Notebook Consultant

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    you need to enter a code and password to set it up
    i had the same problem with mine when i first got it but now it works great so dont worry too much about it
     
    ghsoccer4, Apr 26, 2006
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  5. l34k3r

    l34k3r Newbie

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    yeah, i did the paraphrase and everything, still doesn't work :(
     
    l34k3r, Apr 26, 2006
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  6. drumfu

    drumfu super modfu

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    when connecting via ethernet, make sure you're not on battery or have the card set to operate while on battery.

    see if you can connect first wired
     
    drumfu, Apr 26, 2006
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