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    No networks showing up...

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by gators, Nov 21, 2005.

  1. gators

    gators Notebook Consultant

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    I have a wireless router and it has been set up and everything works via cables, and did work via wireless last time I tried to use it. I come back down from college on break and I cant pick up any wireless signals on my comp. I dont know if it's the router or if my comp just isn't getting any signals. I used to get 3 other signals in my house from other networks but it's not picking up them either. any Ideas?

    I've heard things about updating firmware, how do I do that and would that help?
     
    gators, Nov 21, 2005
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Just type your router and put firmware and do a google search. Is your wireless card enabled?
     
    nickspohn, Nov 21, 2005
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  3. gators

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    well did the firmware thing and nothing happened, yea the wireless is enabled
     
    gators, Nov 21, 2005
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  4. Brian

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    Are you able to get signals on your notebook anywhere?
     
    Brian, Nov 22, 2005
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  5. gators

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    I haven't been able to for the past couple months, when I first moved to my dorm in college I would pick up 3 signals or so a day. Now I can't seem to pick one up. What could be the problem?
     
    gators, Nov 22, 2005
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    Eutychus Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is the wireless in your notebook turned on? Sometimes there's a switch or button to turn it off, other times there's a software control, and often there's both.
     
    Eutychus, Nov 23, 2005
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  7. nickspohn

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    Ok, if you havent gotton any signals in a months then there is a wireless card issue. Try the following:
    Try disabling it then enabling it,
    Uninstall and reinstall the drivers
    If you can, go inside the laptop were the card is and see if everything looks connected properly. If you have trouble doing that let me know.

    Nick
     
    nickspohn, Nov 23, 2005
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  8. gators

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    I have a dell inspiron 6000 and there seems to be no switch, I guess I will try the uninstall and reinstall it.
     
    gators, Nov 24, 2005
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    Ok, Good luck and i hope it works. :p
     
    nickspohn, Nov 24, 2005
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  10. drumfu

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    there is a switch: it's Fn+F2
     
    drumfu, Nov 24, 2005
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  11. gators

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    Oh ok I see that, How do I know what is off and what is on?
     
    gators, Nov 24, 2005
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  12. nickspohn

    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    It will have an X through it usually
     
    nickspohn, Nov 24, 2005
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  13. drumfu

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    see the wifi light up to the left of the power button? on = on, off = off.

    i suggest you break out the user manual and give it a quick runthrough; you're probably missing out on a bunch of stuff.
     
    drumfu, Nov 25, 2005
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    Try installing the netbeui or IPX/SPX/Netbios protocal in the network properties. Same area where you can find your tcp/ip settitngs. The windows operating system doesn't install this by default (only tcp/ip). Most home networks/routers work better with this installed. You should be able to see other computers on the network also.
     
    madmike23, Nov 25, 2005
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