Wireless Adapter Unavailable

Question

I tryed to connect to my home wireless network but the Intel PROset/Wireless displayed this message

'No supported wireless adapter available in this system'

It has been working but what would have caused this and how can i fix it

Thanks

volcano11 · Answer

Did you turn off the MiniPCI slot in the BIOS? Steve

powersellerirl · Answer

No, i have never been in the bios. Is there anything very simple that i could have done

volcano11 · Answer

First, check to see if the wireless adapter shows up in Device Manager.  If it doesn't, go to the Intel web site and download and install the latest drivers for the wireless network adapter. Steve

steven troise · Answer

look for the toggle switch i think its fn f2 key. if that dont work do a system restore and go back a couple of weeks to when the system was working fine.

DONT USE INTEL PRO SOFTWARE TO RUN THE WIRELESS CARD. USE MICROSOFTS CLIENT TO RUN THE CARD.

sorry for yelling but just want to get that point out because the intel pro software stinks. hope some of this info above works for u

steven troise · Answer

do a system restore and go back like a month not a day. also make sure your using windows to control the wireless card. u might have to reinstall the drivers for the cards in the computer. do the restore first before anything. there is also a way to get the system back to the way it was when u first recieved it from dell. i think at bootup hit ctrl then f11 key. to do a winxp restore. thats your last resort. go into start then accessories then system tools and then restore and go back 3 weeks or more. see if that works first. good luck

ksfordand2boys · Answer

I am having the same problem with my Inspiron 6000. Out of the blue the wireless stopped working. I have been on the phone with Dell support trying everything possible to get it up and running. They now tell me that my motherboard is bad and I have to replace it. I tried the FN F2 and turned on the radio, restored to the day before the problem and downloaded every driver update possible. I still have yellow bangs on the Network Adapters, IEEE 1394 Bus Host controllers, PCMCIA adapters and secure digital host controllers. Any suggestions?

volcano11 · Answer

ksfordand2boys,   If you are under warranty, get the motherboard replaced.   Steve Message Edited by volcano11 on 08-18-200606:32 PM

ksfordand2boys · Answer

Unfortunately, I am not under warranty. I just think it is unreasonable to think that a motherboard would only last one year. That is just unacceptable.

Steve...I went back to July 19 (the latest date I could go) on the restore and it did not work.

steven troise · Answer

i dont think its the motherboard. I would check to make sure the antenna is still connected to the wireless card. Under the laptop should be a screw with a access panel. under it will be a 3x4 card. There might be 2 wires connected to the card. maybe the clip came off. Did u ever drop the laptop by accident. if u still have any cd drivers i would try that. also try taking the card out and reseating it back. hopefully winxp will say found new hardware and it will add it. go to control panel then device manager and remove any hardware related to the wireless card intel pro. then try installing the correct drivers from dell site. Last resort is the ctrl f 11 at boot to do a total system restore to back to when u first got the system. This will erase the hard drive and put it back to when u first took it out of the box. So if u have pics or music backup ASAP. give that a shot. good luck   http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/my_systems_info/en/system_profiler_agreement?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs   go here and see what it finds on your system hit the agree when site loads. it will tell u about your system and if it should have wireless cards and hardware. Message Edited by steven troise on 08-18-200609:31 PM

ksfordand2boys · Answer

I went into where the pci card was and took it out and reseated it. I went into the device manager and the intel wireless is not listed under the network adapters. Is my pci card bad?

steven troise · Answer

im shocked that winxp didnt see it being removed then reinstalled the drivers for it. mmmm. I would try to search intels site or dells site for its drivers. not sure if u have the 2200bg model. i tried everything to help. sorry if i couldnt further assist u. if that driver dont work then i would buy a new card for the system. if the new card dont work give the card back to the store get back your money. i would then try to reinstall winxp. something must be corrupt for it not to see your cards. and the 1394, sd drive also for digital cameras

m00nflower · Answer

Ok...this happened to me and to fix it all i did... very simple !!! go to control panel...add and remove programs...go to your INTEL(R)PROSET/WIRELESS SOFTWARE then click on change/remove... a window should pop up...highlight the REPAIR circle and hit next... after that mine started to work soo i really hope it works for you :)

-Yoli

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