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    wireless internet problem

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by basiann, Aug 12, 2005.

  1. basiann

    basiann Newbie

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    hey
    I am recently in a house that has wireless internet access. my fujitsu siemens laptop is said to have a card so that I could use the internet without any problem.the thing is that my laptop does not even get a signal of any of 3 wireless networks. i know that the LAN card is working.
    any suggestions?
     
    basiann, Aug 12, 2005
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  2. tttttada

    tttttada Notebook Consultant

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    well, i gotta ask this:
    Is your Wifi turned on?
     
    tttttada, Aug 12, 2005
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  3. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Agreed, sounds like the wireless may be disabled.
     
    Brian, Aug 12, 2005
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  4. Venombite

    Venombite Notebook Virtuoso

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    Basiann,

    You said that it doesn't pickup a signal from 3 wireless networks, does that mean you have 3 wireless networks in your house? Could it be possible it's not interfering with wach other?

    1. Check to make sure the WLAN card is turned on
    2. Turn on SSID broadcasting on the router(s)
    3. Verify information entered into router (SSID, WEP keys, Key location, etc...) are set correctly on the notebook
    4. Try a different WLAN card in the system (PCMCIA or USB) and see if it works

    -Vb-
     
    Venombite, Aug 13, 2005
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