need some help with my laptop
01-24-2008, 01:43 AM
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need some help with my laptop
so i picked up this laptop the other day, everything works fine on it, it supposivley has wirless internet, i can see the wireless card under hardware, but for some reason it wont let me connect to the internet or have any option like that. help me
01-24-2008, 02:00 AM
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Re: need some help with my laptop
Originally Posted by Toysrme
what OS, what type of network, what type of wireless connection, what kind of card, are the drivers right, dude... you gotta be more specific
okay i have windows xp service pack 2, i just reformated the computer and put windows back on there
i have wireless internet in my house, my desktop that im on right now connects fine
how do i found out what kinda wireless card it is? is it under network devices in the device manager... if so its a Intel(r) pro/100 VE network connection
p.s. i dont know too much about computers, just music, ****, and hmt
01-24-2008, 02:12 AM
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Re: need some help with my laptop
If your computer is recognizing the network SSID then that would indicate the driver for the card is installed and the card is operational. If you still can't connect, make sure your router is set to transmit/receive wireless B and G (Mixed). Then input all you WPA security info (if the network is locked) and you should be able to connect.
01-24-2008, 02:15 AM
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Re: need some help with my laptop
Originally Posted by Tough-guy
If your computer is recognizing the network SSID then that would indicate the driver for the card is installed and the card is operational. If you still can't connect, make sure your router is set to transmit/receive wireless B and G (Mixed). Then input all you WPA security info (if the network is locked) and you should be able to connect.
