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hello i got some problem with my Laptop INSPIRON 6400
Hi Dell comunity im kinda new in Dell brand, so few days ago my stepfather gave me a inspiron 6400 so the WiFi wasnt working so i reinstalled the OS Windows Xp the one who cames with the laptop. so the problem still there, i download the drivers from dell and still the problem so my wireless card isnt working so i went to control panel, then to system and Hardware's my surprise was some yellow icons. Here is some picture
i have looked into the problem further and i notice that my PCI Bus 3 function 1 2 and 3 in the device manager are not recognized (they have the ! by them) which coinciedently is where the network card is located?
Its some way to fix this? im kinda newbie on Laptop's so sorry if im botthering with this big problem to me XD
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Rebel9
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January 11th, 2009 19:00
Try installing the drivers in the correct order first. If this works (and it may) then that's great. If not, you'll have to reinstall the OS and then the drivers. Good Luck!
Rebel9
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January 11th, 2009 19:00
Did you install ALL of the required drivers and did you install them in this order?
HiroSenpai
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January 11th, 2009 19:00
Ohhhh Man! you saved me i havent installed thems in that way, so i just need to reinstall thems in that order? or i need ro re install the OS then install drivers in that way?
HiroSenpai
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January 11th, 2009 21:00
i got a question in the order to install the drivers say this:
4.Network Interface Card (NIC) - Enhances the network controller for Internet or network access. This is located under the Network Category on the Drivers and Downloads page. its this one? Dell Wireless 1390 WLAN MiniCard
and in
7.Wireless Network Card - Enables and enhances the wireless network controller. This is located under the Network Category on the Drivers and Downloads page. wich one its?
Rebel9
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January 12th, 2009 07:00
You should first install the Broadcom driver (2nd in the list). This controls your etherenet (wired) network controller. Then install the wireless driver. As for which one, I have no idea which wireless card is installed on your machine. It could be the4th driver in the list, the 5th driver, or the last (Intel) driver. If you can't identify which wireless card you have, you'll have to try each of them in turn. If it's the wrong one, you may get a message that there is no hardware installed for that driver or the wireless adapter simply won't work. Try each of them until you get the right one.
DELL-Larry R
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January 12th, 2009 13:00
The full list of drivers for the Inspiron 6400 (or E1505), in the order they should be installed, is:
The latest version of each should be available on the Dell support website.
dallascowboyswo
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January 12th, 2009 22:00
Go here. Put in your sevice tag which is located on the bottom of your computer. It will tell what came with the computer when it was ordered. Paste the list to your post if you cant tell which one it is.
HiroSenpai
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January 12th, 2009 22:00
Bad news pals! i installed in the correct order and nothings happened :S so.... the wireless card doesnt accept the driver, and i dont know how to see the wireless card brand... :(
dallascowboyswo
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January 12th, 2009 22:00
You have the Dell Wireless 1390 and should be this driver here.
HiroSenpai
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January 12th, 2009 22:00
in the link appears this:
dallascowboyswo
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January 12th, 2009 23:00
In Device Manager what is listed under network adapters and what is listed under other devices?
HiroSenpai
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January 12th, 2009 23:00
Just
1394 Net Adapter
Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller
dallascowboyswo
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January 12th, 2009 23:00
Make sure your wifi card is enabled. You should have a green wifi light on above the keyboard next to the power button. If not then FN F2 should enable the wifi card. Also make sure that the wifi card is enabled in the BIOS setup menu. You can enter the setup menu when you boot up and see the Dell logo and press the F2 key to enter setup. Make sure your wireless lan card is enabled there. Once you get it enabled it should show up in device manager. If it shows up in device manager and has a yellow exclamation point then right click on it and select uninstall. Then try to install the driver and reboot.
dallascowboyswo
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January 12th, 2009 23:00
What about other devices. Anything listed with a yellow exclamation point.
HiroSenpai
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January 12th, 2009 23:00
i had download it from that link and in the installation time say Dell Wireless 1370 WLAN Minipc gimme an error.
si i downloaded another the correct one i think but when im installing it give me an error wich say:[ bcmwltry.exe ] This application has failed to start because Wlanapi.dll was not found. Re-installing the aplication may fix this problem. lol and the pop up everytime u click ok comes out again, what i need to install to this nao?