Michel.

 

Did you install the drivers in the correct order? How to Download and Install Drivers in the Correct Order

 

Start with the Notebook system utility and the chipset drivers and install everything in the correct order.

 

 

Rick

Thank you Rick. I re-installed the drivers in the right order by I am still unable to connect with the wireless adapter. This is very frustrating!

Thanks you for your help.

Michel

Michel,

 

Try running the Finding System Information Tool first or post an ipconfig /all log here. Maybe it will give a clue. I will have this thread moved to the Wireless Forum.

 

 

Rick

NB: should I re-post in the Wireless forum?

Thanks,

Michel

Michel,

 

Look in these places to see if your Connection is enabled

 

I still do not see any wireless adapter.

 

Check and reseat the adapter to see if it came loose. Instructions HERE.

 

 

Rick

Thanks Rick.

Microsoft(R) Windows DOS

(C)Copyright Microsoft Corp 1990-2001.

C:\DOCUME~1\ADMINI~1>ipconfig/all

Windows IP Configuration

       Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : burtukan

       Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :

       Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown

       IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

       WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

       DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : lan

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection 2:

       Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . : lan

       Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connecti

on

       Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-0B-DB-DD-0F-D3

       Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes

       Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

       IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.67

       Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0

       Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.254

       DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.254

       DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.254

       Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Sunday, February 05, 2012 1:55:30 PM

       Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Monday, February 06, 2012 1:55:30 PM

Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection 3:

       Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected

       Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3A Mi

ni PCI Adapter

       Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-04-23-6E-31-E2

Michel

Thanks Rick. I am replying to your last post using a wireless connection but I have booted the system with the Mepis 11 Live CD. I double checked the bios and the adapter and they are OK. Fn + F2 will toggle the wireless on and off so is the issue with operating system.

Is there a way to download the software that came with the Laptop (Windows Home) and all the driver and just restore the whole thing the way it was supposed to be?

I appreciate the time you are taking to help me out.

Michel

Michel,

 

Using a Dell OEM disk, the operating system should install with no problems.

 

If you live in the United States, Request Backup Disks USA If in another Country, contact Dell Tech Support in your Country.

 

How To Restore or Reinstall Microsoft® Windows® on a Dell™ Computer

 

 

Rick