problem connecting to router with 1470

Question

I just received my new b130 and I am not able to connect to my wireless router (linksys wireless g).  It shows that the wireless connection is available but will not connect.  I have disabled all security on the pc and router including windows firewall and I am still not able to connect.  The 6000 that I purchased as well connected right away without any changes to the security features.   Is there a conflict with the 1470 and the linksys?

volcano11 · Answer

The 1470 card is either turned off in the BIOS or is not turned on. Try using the Fn F2 key combination to turn it on (note that it acts as toggle, so wait a few seconds). Also check to make sure it is not disabled in Windows (open Network connections - it will tell you if it is disabled in the list of network connections).

Steve

laddeyc · Answer

C:\Documents and Settings\kenny.KENN>ipconfig/all

Windows IP Configuration

        Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : kenn
        Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
        Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid
        IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
        WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
        DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : hsd1.ga.comcast.net.

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

        Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : hsd1.ga.comcast.net.
        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Cont
roller
        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-14-22-91-EC-6F
        Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
        Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
        IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.105
        Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
        Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
        DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
        DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 68.87.68.162
                                                      68.87.74.162
        Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Saturday, December 17, 2005 9:16:25
AM
        Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Sunday, December 18, 2005 9:16:25 AM

Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection:

        Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Dell Wireless 1470 Dual Band WLAN Mi
ni-PCI Card
        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-14-A5-54-14-06

C:\Documents and Settings\kenny.KENN>

volcano11 · Answer

To help troubleshoot this problem, on the computer that cannot connect, go to Start > Run and type cmd then click OK. In the command prompt window that opens, type ipconfig /all then hit the enter key. Write down the output from this command or select it and save it to a txt file, then copy this output into a reply to this message.

Steve

laddeyc · Answer

Thank you Steve! Even though it appeared to be on, when I used the fn f2 to turn it off and then back on, it connected right away.

laddeyc · Answer

HELP... unfortunately it only worked momentarily.  I am back to the same situation.  It keeps giving me the message 'unable to connect to preferred wireless network'   Any suggestions???

Flainstigator · Answer

If the card was disabled how would it possibly detect any wireless networks?? I am having a similar issues with the 1470 card connecting to my Netgear Wireless router. I have disabled all of my security settings and even though it detects the network it continously says unable to connect.

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