Broadcom 440x 10/100 Inergrated Controller-NO WI-FI??

Question

hi guys, i purchased an inspiron e1505 with the basic Broadcom 440x 10/100 Inergrated Controller network card, and....I cant see any wifi conection. i went into bios, and it said there is no wifi device. I downloaded new WLAN drivers and net card drivers, and new bios, but it still dont work. i would appreciate it if someone could help me. thanks.

volcano11 · Answer

The Broadcom controller is an ethernet network adapter and has absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with wireless.   Go into Device Manager, expand the listings for Network Adapters.   Is there a wireless network adapter listed there?   Steve

bezcisnien · Answer

There is only broadcom ethernet controller. I bought this laptop on ebay.com and in description there was such info like Dell Wireless 1390 Mini Card, You can even check my service tag: there is some info about wireless, is it possible that they didnt install this card, how can I check it?? I have opened bottom C/M lid but there is only memory module and conexant modem, nothing else. Message Edited by bezcisnien on 10-09-2006 11:13 AM

volcano11 · Answer

You should edit your post and remove your service tag number.  Otherwise the moderators will delete your post as it is against the rules to post a service tag number.   To see if the mini-card is actually installed, you will need to take things apart.  See the following:   http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins6400/en/sm/cards.htm#wp1015787   Steve

bezcisnien · Answer

Ok I'll try to do it. Thank you

bezcisnien · Answer

haha that was it!! Someone didnt plug it in, and it was lying under my keyboard...hah funny...thanks again for your help!!! Appreciate

ozgurce03 · Answer

hi friend I've a same notebook and same problem but mine is still not connecting with wi-fi.how did you solve this.can you please help me.thanks for your concerning. have a good days

bezcisnien · Answer

Hi try to check if your card is installed inside your computer, mine wasnt: http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins6400/en/sm/cards.htm#wp1015787

ozgurce03 · Answer

thank you so much if I open the notebook can't claim like insurance cos this is technical intervention so I scared spoild,cos my notebook is so new. is there any way that I solve wi-fi problem. thanks for helping.

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