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    Wireless Switch on VAIO VGN-NR290E does not work

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by amc6987, Nov 8, 2008.

  1. amc6987

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    Hey guys,

    I have a VAIO VGN-NR290E and am using Vista. The wireless lan switch on the laptop does not work and I cant use the internet. I noticed this problem after I partitioned my hard drive to have both Vista and Linux's Ubuntu 8.04. Ubuntu could pick up wireless fine, but Vista could no longer pick it up.

    When I restart Vista with the switch turned to "on", it picks up wireless for a minute or so (the LED light comes on too), then it shuts off (and the LED light turns off). When I restart Vista with the switch turned to "off", it doesnt pick up anything at all.

    When I choose to diagnose why Vista wont pick up internet, it says that I have to turn on the wireless switch, even though it is on. Im stumped.

    Does anybody have any idea what is wrong? Thanks.
     
    amc6987, Nov 8, 2008
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