No networks in range, wireless 1505 WLAN mini-card working properly

Question

Okay, so my desktop isn't finding any wireless networks, but there is one in this very house.  I'm using it right now, on my netbook.  And: *The adapter is detected in Network Connections and Device Manager. *The device is enabled. *I tried disabling and re-enabling the device; this did not work. *The driver is up to date. *Device Manager detects absolutely no problems with the adapter. So basically... nothing is wrong with it, and yet it won't detect wireless networks.  I posed this problem to a live chat representative.  First they told me to download and install the driver, which I did.  Nothing changed.  When I said that, they said: 'The issue you are facing today si not supported here as its ouit of scope for us, however there is a fee based service department which is called dell on call they will assist you today'. Hmmm.  I think this person is new.  Or maybe no one in the entire Dell customer support division knows what to do with this. Prove me wrong?  Or will it be another long-suffering Dell computer owner who helps me?

Thereal-dbk4297 · Answer

Hello,

If by chance your wireless network is set to turn off SSID broadcast, the network can not be seen unless the correct wireless network name (SSID) and password are correctly input into your system. :emotion-55:

Davet50 · Answer

Your wireless card could still be bad. Try booting into Safemode with network support and see if you can find and connect in Safe Mode

krazykikikat · Answer

Dave, I will give that a try. I did run diagnostic on the card though, and it passed.

Also, I have tried to manually connect to the network I want. I entered the properties that came up on the connection with my netbook, and the key, and it still couldn't find it. Thanks though.

Edit: Nope. Tried safe mode with networking, still couldn't find any networks. Also tried connecting manually again in safe mode. Nothing.

Goldmember089 · Answer

Hello,

I have a very similar problem with my XPS Studio 13 Laptop. I can connect to my router and the wifi, but only if I take the laptop next to it, min 1 m distance. If I walk a bit away, 3 m the connection is very low (only one green thingy). I have a brand new router, which got even changed, becasue I though its the router.... but it seems to be the laptop, because my I phone works perfectly, even 10m away...anybody a hint?

Thanks

B120phil · Answer

i also have a similar problem with my B120. I have to be about 3 feet from my router. I had reinstalled Windows SP2. but before i did it had a virus and wouldn't connect at all... i really wish i can be in a normal room and connect to the internet. it sucks

baxtorgrace · Answer

I had same issue, along with many others with this latop. Laptop replaced twice, monitor replaced three times, wifi card replaced twice etc.... Dell didnt fix wireless issue, though it was one of the problems throughout ordeal. I found if I used the wwan connectors on wifi card it worked perfectly. Give it a try and good luck. Please say hello to everyone in customer support, I have conversed with all of them!

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