Boater Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Hi For some reason my laptop will not pick up any wireless networks in Range. I do know a setting has been changed on my laptop my a friend, but he cannot remember what he changed ( basically he was trying to get my bluetooth to work ) Any advise how to get my wireless working again? Tx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumonster Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 for your wireless network adaptor - check it is set to automatically configure network connections Configure network software for Windows XP 1. Click on START - Settings - Network and Dial Up Connections 2. Select and double-click on Local Area Connection 3. In the "Local Area Connection Status" window, click on the Properties button. 4. In the "Local Area Connection Properties" window, select and double click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). 5. In the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties" window (shown), the following should be checked: Obtain an IP address automatically Obtain DNS server address automatically Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopDogger Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 I do know a setting has been changed on my laptop my a friend, but he cannot remember what he changed ( basically he was trying to get my bluetooth to work ) Sounds like he deserves a slap to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafval Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 could be the weather, I used to pick up half a dozen here, now there is only true so I pay 500b and now that signal has almost gone too, or do usb wireless dongles slowly deteriorate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsetBkk Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 My Acer has got a "Wireless" button on the front edge - push to enable/disable wireless comms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Posted June 29, 2008 Author Share Posted June 29, 2008 hi, still not working It stats wireless is not connected, and i have checked for the wireless button and i do not have one on my computer I have also tried F11.... Any ideas? tx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vulcan Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Is it as simple as:- "My network places" "View network connection" "Right click on wireless network connection and Enable " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sysardman Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 <br />Hi<br /><br />For some reason my laptop will not pick up any wireless networks in Range.<br /><br />I do know a setting has been changed on my laptop my a friend, but he cannot remember what he changed ( basically he was trying to get my bluetooth to work )<br /><br />Any advise how to get my wireless working again?<br /><br />Tx<br /><br /><br /><br />Hi this is just a thought as you do not describe exactly what is happening but if you can get access to an internet machine, try downloading network stumbler (I think it is at www.netstumbler.com). This will tell you if your wireless device is recognised and what APs it can see and their signal strength. If your wireless device is not working go to Control Panel - System - Hardware - Device Manager - Network Adapters, can you see your network card, if not try re-installing drivers. If your card is there and is not working try right clicking on adapter and choose uninstall from menu then reboot and Windows (assuming you are using Windows) will go through the 'found new hardware' routine and you can re-install your drivers. Hope that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Posted June 29, 2008 Author Share Posted June 29, 2008 Is it as simple as:- "My network places" "View network connection" "Right click on wireless network connection and Enable " Hi, It is already enabled Tx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfokevin Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 (edited) Some computers have a Wlan card utility software that controls the Wifi & Bluetooth... Sounds like your friend has activated it from its dormant state to enable bluetooth... (This is not Windows software but proprietary to your computer or Wlan card - For instance I have a Dell and it has a TrueWlan Card utility) look for that running on your computer maybe a bluetooth icon or reception bars have appeared in your lower right system icon tray... right click and open it up and see if there is a way to enable your wifi radio and UNCHECK the box that says let this tool manage my wireless settings - that will release control back to Windows standard wifi Edited June 29, 2008 by sfokevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Posted June 29, 2008 Author Share Posted June 29, 2008 <br />Hi<br /><br />For some reason my laptop will not pick up any wireless networks in Range.<br /><br />I do know a setting has been changed on my laptop my a friend, but he cannot remember what he changed ( basically he was trying to get my bluetooth to work )<br /><br />Any advise how to get my wireless working again?<br /><br />Tx<br /><br /><br /><br />Hi this is just a thought as you do not describe exactly what is happening but if you can get access to an internet machine, try downloading network stumbler (I think it is at www.netstumbler.com). This will tell you if your wireless device is recognised and what APs it can see and their signal strength. If your wireless device is not working go to Control Panel - System - Hardware - Device Manager - Network Adapters, can you see your network card, if not try re-installing drivers. If your card is there and is not working try right clicking on adapter and choose uninstall from menu then reboot and Windows (assuming you are using Windows) will go through the 'found new hardware' routine and you can re-install your drivers. Hope that helps Hi, Thanks alot for this... wireless is now working! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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