Wireless problems with my Inspiron 6000

Question

Hi, this is the first time im posting  so thanks for looking... The problem is my wireless on my Inspiron 6000, it was working fine a few days ago but now it does not connect at all like it used to. The WIFI light comes on as i start the laptop then switches off when the desktop has loaded. I've tried pressing Fn + F2 to switch it on again which it does for a few seconds ( about 20-30 seconds) then the light goes off again but it still won't connect. I know its not my router because i can connect to the internet from my pc. i am using a Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection if that helps. Can anyone suggest anything?

radist · Answer

Hi, Can you check your router settings?

p4rv · Answer

Hi, how do i check the settings? (sorry, im new at this lol)

p4rv · Answer

hi, yes i am the admin

radist · Answer

OK As I understand you have test your book with wifi outside of your router network and it works fine. (?) please give me details of your router.

p4rv · Answer

Yes, the router is a BT hub but its working fine as i am using my PC which is connected to it now.

p4rv · Answer

Hi, i got it checked out with Pc World and it worked there. The wifi light stayed on aswell but i've tried it again back home and its still the same. It finds all the networks around the neighbourhood including mine but i just can't seem to connect to it. The wifi light keeps switching off everytime i put it on. any ideas?????

radist · Answer

Hi, First of all are you this ruoter admin? If no - ask router (not your WiFi card inside of book, becuase here is you are admin :-) ) admin about usage of router. It could be activated MAC filter. If this router is yours - will go ahead with your information (can use my private e-mail avs@aps.lv)

radist · Answer

OK Sorry! ;-) Could you try to remove INTEL software (SOFTWARE ONLY, LEAVE DRIVERS)? Because I think now on book you have two progs to use WiFi: Intel PRO/SET and Windows WIFI

radist · Answer

Sorry, I have just SKYPE and e-mail (but it looks like I have problems with e-mail server now :-( )

radist · Answer

my skype name is andreysaiko and I'm online now. But better write not to speak (I have headphones only not microfhone)

p4rv · Answer

what is your skype name? i can talk to you on there

radist · Answer

ok

go to windows control panel,
> Add/Remove hardware > Intel PRO/... > Remove
after that shall start Intel installation programm and could choose not remove but "change" option
> you have a choice of installation option, you must mark with red cross all exclude drivers

Or you can download from Intel support site fresh driver (there is a driver only download), uninstall from your book intel software completely and after install driver for youe card

p4rv · Answer

yes, im using it now but through my pc via wireless. Its not working on my laptop though.

p4rv · Answer

erm, i have to go to work in an hour but yes i can wait.

p4rv · Answer

sorry how do i do that? ( i don't want to make things worse)

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