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    m17x wifi problem

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by trent62301, Apr 14, 2011.

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    Did a fresh install of windows 7 on m17x, installed all drivers from dell website and am having problems with wifi chip. If I restart computer it the wifi chip if off and cannot find and networks. If i connect it to a local network cable the wifi chip turn on and it stay connected to network even when i unhook cable. It stays connected as long as I dont restart or shutdown computer. Oem was broadcom chip, had an extra atheros chip laying around so I put it in to try it and same problem. Please Help
     
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