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    Aspire 5672 Wifi external switch questions

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by theonlyajever, Jun 24, 2006.

  1. theonlyajever

    theonlyajever Newbie

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    So, I replaced the operating system on my 5672, and I cannot get the external switch to work for the WiFi, which is seeming to render it pretty useless. Are there drivers available for this switch so I can actually turn it on?

    Thanks
     
    theonlyajever, Jun 24, 2006
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  2. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I think the external Wifi switches are controlled by Acer's Launch Manager software. Try installing that and see if the switch is able to work.
     
    miner, Jun 25, 2006
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  3. theonlyajever

    theonlyajever Newbie

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    Now, when I hit the switch, it says "No Device". But I have all the WiFi drivers installed. Silly ol' thing.
     
    theonlyajever, Jun 25, 2006
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  4. k3l0

    k3l0 Notebook Consultant

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    The switch works without any drivers or special software. However, there is little indication that the switch is pressed unless you are running the Acer software.

    I am not and the switch acts as intended.

    The Intel device properties tab radio on/off option might actually control the radio's status.
     
    k3l0, Jun 26, 2006
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  5. Ma2T

    Ma2T Notebook Guru

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    When I reinstalled my OS after converting to NTFS my wifi didn't work right away. I couldn't get it turned on, it was down to the front switch / button. And seemed to be no way to turn it on, after installing the acer software, the buttons worked and enabled me to turn it on.
    Shame you have to use the acer software and the button, as the button is annoying when pressed by accident.
     
    Ma2T, Jun 28, 2006
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