Did you go into "my networks" to see if any were listed? Also, did the linksys wireless system come with software for you to install on your laptop? Mine did.
The card should work. Finally, have you set up the linksys with your ISP?
Thanks for the suggestions. Here what is happening now. I have downloaded an updated version for the Dell Wireless 1370 WLAN Mini-PCI Card, and whenever I run the software without rebooting the system I pick up wireless. However, if I reboot the system as it requires me to do, then I don't get the wireless.
May we assume that you can manually turn the radio on, and have the wireless network become active / available? (Fn / F2 for Inspiron)
If so, there is a "default setting" somewhere. I'd suggest looking in the hardware settings for the wireless adapter, in the registry or as you suggest, possilby in the BIOS.
If not, then you might want to give the experts a call at (800) 695-8133.
I am making some headway, I think. How do you edit the registry to ensure that the wireless card remains active always? I went into the the registry but I don't know where to go or what to do.
Did you set up your network through the network setup wizard?
Go to start, control panel, and click onto network setup wizard. It will lead you through the process of setting up your wireless system. Sounds like this is your problem!
ok to whomever said did you set it up with the provider it doesn't need to be set up on the ISP until he figures this problem out first he should be able to use it for a home network anyway.........
ok the utility when not "enabled" it has a red X over it press and hold the blue "Fn" button and press "F2" then it should show up with out the X in it. but the problem lies within the windows network configure utility that's were my problem was when i had the problem any way in the utility there should be a check box that says "Let this tool manage your wireless settings" make sure it is checked and then apply your settings then close the utility and if you need more help jus email me madman_05@inbox.com
also installing that stupid software only F's with the configurations on the router which he should be able to mess with through his browser using the ip address when typed into the address bar "192.168.2.1" when promted for username and pass consult your router user guide for the default
Suzbandit
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January 5th, 2006 23:00
Did you go into "my networks" to see if any were listed? Also, did the linksys wireless system come with software for you to install on your laptop? Mine did.
The card should work. Finally, have you set up the linksys with your ISP?
:smileyhappy:
grenada
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January 9th, 2006 03:00
Thanks for the suggestions. Here what is happening now. I have downloaded an updated version for the Dell Wireless 1370 WLAN Mini-PCI Card, and whenever I run the software without rebooting the system I pick up wireless. However, if I reboot the system as it requires me to do, then I don't get the wireless.
Is it anything to do with the bios?
hsreeves
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January 9th, 2006 03:00
May we assume that you can manually turn the radio on, and have the wireless network become active / available? (Fn / F2 for Inspiron)
If so, there is a "default setting" somewhere. I'd suggest looking in the hardware settings for the wireless adapter, in the registry or as you suggest, possilby in the BIOS.
If not, then you might want to give the experts a call at (800) 695-8133.
hsreeves
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January 9th, 2006 03:00
It sounds like the "radio" for your wireless Network adaptor is "turned off."
The process for turning the radio on may differ from system to system. The key stroke for an inspiron laptop is Function [F2]
grenada
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January 9th, 2006 13:00
Suzbandit
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January 9th, 2006 18:00
Did you set up your network through the network setup wizard?
Go to start, control panel, and click onto network setup wizard. It will lead you through the process of setting up your wireless system. Sounds like this is your problem!
:smileyhappy:
tdawg005
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April 11th, 2006 00:00
ok the utility when not "enabled" it has a red X over it press and hold the blue "Fn" button and press "F2" then it should show up with out the X in it. but the problem lies within the windows network configure utility that's were my problem was when i had the problem any way in the utility there should be a check box that says "Let this tool manage your wireless settings" make sure it is checked and then apply your settings then close the utility and if you need more help jus email me madman_05@inbox.com
tdawg005
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April 11th, 2006 00:00
Message Edited by tdawg005 on 04-10-200608:50 PM