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    New Vista nb won't connect to wireless network

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by JohnnyKay, Aug 23, 2007.

  1. JohnnyKay

    JohnnyKay Newbie

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    I have a new Dell 1520 and an old D-link 614+ wireless router. The computer "sees" my home network and indicates a strong signal. However, it can't connect to the network. Another computer in the house connects fine. I have tried removing all the security (which the Dell also "sees"), but still no connection. Any ideas?

    Thanks, John
     
    JohnnyKay, Aug 23, 2007
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  2. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    look for the latest drivers on both ends (router n dell wifi driver), reset the router

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Aug 23, 2007
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    JohnnyKay Newbie

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    I'll check that.

    Also, while looking around I saw in the 1520 review here that Bluetooth Collaboration apparently caused issues with the network card. It mentioned turning it off in Advanced Settings somewhere. I do have Bluetooth capability on the notebook. Does anybody know where I would look for that to give it a try as well?
     
    JohnnyKay, Aug 23, 2007
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    Chump Notebook Enthusiast

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    When trying to connect to the router are there any error messeages from Windows ? Check Firewall Settings.
     
    Chump, Aug 23, 2007
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    No error messages. Just can't connect. Tried turning off firewall on laptop and that didn't help either. I know the router is older, so I'm thinking of picking up a newer one and seeing if that works.
     
    JohnnyKay, Aug 24, 2007
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