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    Wirelless problem again

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by arhitecht, Jun 13, 2010.

  1. arhitecht

    arhitecht Newbie

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    Hello everyone I just join this forum because I have a problem with my laptop
    I have an Sony Vaio VGN-AR21M (check the link for more details)
    I run Windows XP SP3, with all updates installed.
    the network adapter is Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
    and I updated the driver at Intel with the latest version 12.4.4.5
    So, I enable wireless network connection and switch on the WLAN button and I get the red X Not connected,
    when I open the window to choose a wireless connection I get nothing:
    http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/9780/clipwj.jpg
    and I know there are a few wireless links because even my phone find 3 of them
    and also get this message when I try to connect trough wireless starter
    http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/8562/clip2j.jpg

    Please help me out, THANKS
     
    arhitecht, Jun 13, 2010
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  2. blue68f100

    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Go to the system control panel and see if you have a ! on the wireless. If so you have a driver problem. I would then roll back the driver and load the latest from Sony, at least that one will be tested to work with your system.
     
    blue68f100, Jun 13, 2010
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  3. arhitecht

    arhitecht Newbie

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    I don't have a ! on the wireless
     
    arhitecht, Jun 13, 2010
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  4. Maverick56

    Maverick56 Newbie

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    Have you tried this:

    Click start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services.

    Within services find the one called Wireless Zero Configuration, and start it.

    Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon in system tray > View Availables wireless networks > Wireless networks tabs > Change advanced settings > Check 'use windows to configure my wireless networks settings'

    Then attempt to refresh and see if windows will find an available network.
     
    Maverick56, Jun 14, 2010
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  5. arhitecht

    arhitecht Newbie

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    problem solved, thanks maverick56
    Wireless Zero Configuration it was stop and on manual, i start it and put it on automatic
     
    arhitecht, Jun 14, 2010
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  6. lordgoth

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    Thanks i met this problem too. Glad i found this thread
     
    lordgoth, Jun 17, 2010
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  7. arhitecht

    arhitecht Newbie

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    good for you lordgoth
     
    arhitecht, Jun 21, 2010
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