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    Atheros AR5009: No connections are available.

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by V_Chip, Aug 21, 2011.

  1. V_Chip

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    Recently I have had my notebook docked and connected to the internet via ethernet cable. Since then my wireless has ceased to work. Upon removal of the ethernet cable my wireless claims that there are no connections available.

    The option to turn on wireless via the Windows Mobility center is greyed out.
    The use of the physical button and fn+f2 does nothing to activate the wireless card. The LED on the button remains red, an indication that wireless is off.

    I have uninstalled and reinstalled the driver for my card by downloading the driver from HP and also by uninstalling and rebooting so that it installs automatically upon discovering the hardware.

    Troubleshooting results in the problem to not be fixed.

    I am quite vexed and mildly annoyed. Until this problem is resolved, I am trapped at my desk if I would like to access the internet.

    Attached are links containing screen shots of said problem.
    My computer configuration is located in my signature, with my OS being of the x64 variant.

    Thank You in advance.

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    V_Chip, Aug 21, 2011
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    V_Chip, Aug 22, 2011
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  3. H.A.L. 9000

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    You can place a sliver of tape over one of the PCIe connections on the card and completely bypass the hardware WiFi switch... let me see if I can dig up the link.

    That way you can rule out if it's some kind of hardware issue or if it's software. What about booting a Linux Live disk? Tried that?
     
    H.A.L. 9000, Aug 23, 2011
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  4. V_Chip

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    My partition of Linux comes back with "No wireless available" :(
     
    V_Chip, Aug 23, 2011
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    V_Chip, Aug 24, 2011
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    Tape over pin #20 and that will completely bypass the HW on/off switch for WiFi. You have to enable/disable it in the device manager. :)

    [​IMG]
     
    H.A.L. 9000, Aug 25, 2011
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    Thank you. I'll give that a go once I reinstall Windows 7..
     
    V_Chip, Aug 25, 2011
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    Windows 7 is back on, computer is up and running.

    HAL, what kind of tape do you recommend?
     
    V_Chip, Aug 26, 2011
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  9. H.A.L. 9000

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    Well, I just used a little sliver of clear wrapping tape. Just something to make sure the contacts don't touch.
     
    H.A.L. 9000, Aug 26, 2011
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    Thank you for your help Hal. I have wireless enabled again and am no longer tied to my ethernet cable.

    Only downside is that my wlan led light is still red.

    Thanks again.
     
    V_Chip, Aug 26, 2011
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    No problem! :)

    Interesting about the light though... It may be a BIOS issue or you may need to clear your CMOS settings?

    Other than the light, though, I'm glad it's working!
     
    H.A.L. 9000, Aug 27, 2011
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    Fixed the light!

    Downloaded and installed HP Wireless Assistant and enabled wireless from there. It now changes color again. :D
     
    V_Chip, Aug 27, 2011
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    Hi,
    Thats a very good Tip ! this is for the Mini PCI-E Cards.. do you know wich pin to cover in case of the Mini PCI card ?
     
    lowave, Dec 14, 2011
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    I have a wireless netgear router, which i can get my laptop to connect. Just bought a tablet and for some reason can't get it to connect to the wireless router.
     
    telling, Dec 20, 2011
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    Please open a new thread. Members will be more apt to help you there, rather than in an old thread with a different subject at hand.
     
    V_Chip, Dec 21, 2011
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    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    It's not a good place to ask tablet related questions in the first place as it is a notebook forum after all.
     
    downloads, Dec 21, 2011
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