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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 01:43 AM
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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
Old Jan 24, 2008 | 01:44 AM
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hmmm... not sure... but did you send my ---- yet nog?
Old Jan 24, 2008 | 01:55 AM
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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
Old Jan 24, 2008 | 01:56 AM
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hmmm... not sure... but did you send my ---- yet nog?
yeah i shipped it last night, 2 day priority mail, expect it friday
Old Jan 24, 2008 | 02:00 AM
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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
Old Jan 24, 2008 | 02:12 AM
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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.
Old Jan 24, 2008 | 02:15 AM
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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.
whats an SSID
Old Jan 24, 2008 | 02:15 AM
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just get a BFH fixes everything
Old Jan 24, 2008 | 02:20 AM
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just get a BFH fixes everything
is that a real thing?



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