Cannot connect wireless method

Question

Hi,   Help please, I have an Inspiron 6400 with an integrated Intel pro wireless 3945ABG mini. I use AOL silver via DSL. I installed a Thomson speedtouch 576 today. I set up a wireless connection SSID and WEP. When I click on search for wireless connection one is found showing the connection as set up but I am unable to connect wirelessly.   On the internet connections panel the wireless connection is red crossed and I am unable to enable it!!! If I right click the option is only disable.   All help greatly appreciated, bear in mind I am mid fifties and not terrible technically minded!   Thanks   Sue

volcano11 · Answer

See if using the Fn F2 key combination turns the wireless radio back on (note that it acts as a toggle and you have to wait a few seconds before it takes effect. Since it is a toggle, if you type Fn F2 too quickly, it will just turn it back off.

Steve

volcano11 · Answer

To eliminate a few things, try disabling WEP on your router.  If you can connect with WEP disabled, then you know where the problem is.   Steve

suebwlch · Answer

Hi Steve,   Yes it is on.   Sue

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