Inspiron 700m Network Controller Message

Question

My wireless connection was working just fine until a couple of days ago, then zip.  The wireless seems to have completely disappeared.  Under netword adapters, it shows a Broadcom 440x/10, a TrueMobile GPRS and that's it.   Under Other Devices, it shows Network Controller, no other info such as mfg, driver, nothing.  It shows it's not working properly, a code 28, whatever that is.   When I reboot the computer, I get a message that says New Hardware Found - Network Controller.  I have no CD for it, can't seen to find it on the net anywhere, and it is maddening.  The wireless card according to the invoice is an Intel 2200 Wireless.   Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks!   Tony

volcano11 · Answer

Try downloading and installing the drivers for the wireless adapter from the following site:   http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/type.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&SystemID=INS_PNT_PM_700M&os=WW1&osl=en&deviceid=5896&libid=5   Steve

packet40 · Answer

Thanks Steve!   I downloaded it as you suggested, installed the drivers (or tried to install them..).  Kept getting an error message saying driver was not installed.  The wireless card wasn't showing up in Device Manager, so I gave Dell Chat a try, and they put me in touch with the wireless folks, who had me pull out and reseat the Intel 2200 card.  Worked perfectly after that!   I appreciate your efforts, at least I have the current drivers now!   Cheers.................Tony

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