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July 13th, 2006 20:00

Connecting to Network

I just re-formatted my Dell 6400/E1505 Laptop and I can't find a way to connect to the internet, under the "Intel PROSet/Wireless" it says "No supported wireless adapters available in the system". I don't know how to fix this. Right now I am on my desktop which obviously the internet works fine, any help would be great, I can give for information as requested.
 
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  • tuscon35

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    Posted July 13th, 2006 20:00

    I have the CD of drivers, etc and it gives me the option to download the Chip Set Driver "Intel Mobile Chipset" which I have done and then under Network Drivers list of 3 WLAN Card a "Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller" and then the "Intel PRO/Wireless Network Connection" which when I unzip and install it goes through a list which everything gets checked off but "Pre-Logon Connect".

    Message Edited by tuscon35 on 07-13-200605:10 PM

  • volcano11

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    Posted July 13th, 2006 20:00

    After reformatting and reinstalling Windows, did you first install the chipset drivers, then install the drivers for your Intel wireless adapter?  All drivers can be downloaded from:

    http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/devices.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&SystemID=INSPIRONI6400/E1505&os=WW1&osl=EN

    Steve

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    Posted July 13th, 2006 21:00

    You are connected to the internet to read this message, aren't you?  Download the files onto a computer with a working internet connection.  Copy the files to a removable disk, like a CD-R or a USB flash memory stick.  Remove the disk or stick fromt the computer to which you downloaded the files.  Carry the disk or USB device over to the computer that needs the drivers.  Copy the files onto that computer.  Then run the files.

    Steve

  • tuscon35

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    Posted July 13th, 2006 21:00

    I have the CD of drivers, etc and it gives me the option to download the Chip Set Driver "Intel Mobile Chipset" which I have done and then under Network Drivers list of 3 WLAN Card a "Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller" and then the "Intel PRO/Wireless Network Connection" which when I unzip and install it goes through a list which everything gets checked off but "Pre-Logon Connect".
     
    Also it says that a hardware scan has detected the Intel Mobile Chipset which I assume it should but even after unzipping and installing the Intel PRO/Wireless Network Connection it does not say it detects this as well.
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    Posted July 13th, 2006 22:00

    Open Device Manager and click on the + sign to expand the listings for network adapters.  Is the wireless adapter listed there?  Are there any other problem devices showing in Device Manager?

    Steve