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    out of range network connection problem

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Flunar, Dec 6, 2010.

  1. Flunar

    Flunar Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all,

    This afternoon my dell 700m's wireless card decided it doesnt want to connect and get an IP from my router. The wired port works fine but the wireless connects, tries to get an IP and then fails, saying "network out of range". I'm using Intel's pro wireless software to connect (intel 2915abg card- 5 years old). I also notice its not auto connecting right away on start up now.

    The router seems fine, its log does show some "pae disconnect" type entry when the laptop tries logging in. My nintendo wii and ipod connect via wifi just fine so I don't think its the router.

    I've had some spyware/trojan issues lately but was convinced that was cleaned up earlier and been having no problems the last week. Any ideas?

    TIA
     
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    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    For starters- delete the wireless settings for your network and type them in again.
     
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    Flunar Notebook Enthusiast

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    Got it working, thanks. Swapped from the intel software to windows XP software and it connected fine. Then back again to the intel and it connects again.

    Tried multiple things including re-entering the settings before thinking of switching the card control software.