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    wireless issues

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by jdl1234, Aug 23, 2009.

  1. jdl1234

    jdl1234 Notebook Enthusiast

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    it seems that my M17x wireless connection only works after i reboot, not after a cold start. Everytime i turn on the laptop, i have to reboot it for the wireless to work.

    it was working fine, but either the coprocessor drivers from nvidia or a win7 update made this happen.

    Ive reinstalled the driver a few times (the one from dell, Broadcom_multi-device_A00_R219005

    Any suggestions?
     
    jdl1234, Aug 23, 2009
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    benthedogtrainer Notebook Evangelist

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    that sucks i had the same issue it drove me freckin nuts first let me ask u did you buy it from the store ....ex..microcenter ?
     
    benthedogtrainer, Aug 23, 2009
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    jdl1234 Notebook Enthusiast

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    got it from dell
     
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    benthedogtrainer Notebook Evangelist

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    ok here is what worked for others was they turned off the power unplugged the adapter took out the battery held down the power button for 10 sec ...then put the batt back in plugged it back in and then turned it on no more issues.......try that i will wait bro
     
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    didnt help. one thing i did notice is that it does connect to my wireless router, then it drops connection and says it cant connect and cant find my wireless in the connections, while others (neighbors) are listed.
     
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    benthedogtrainer Notebook Evangelist

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    crazy dude that is the exact thing that happened to me ....man i feel bad for you the only thing that helped is when i called them out to replace it ... :(
     
    benthedogtrainer, Aug 23, 2009
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    :D
    when they did replace it; it was perfect :D :D
     
    benthedogtrainer, Aug 23, 2009
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    Sounds like the card is getting interference to me.

    Some wifi chips are better than others when it comes to managing neighboring routers/traffic.
     
    sleey0, Aug 23, 2009
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    they actually have reported of 100 issues with the cards in the systems.....bad batch sucks i actually feel bad for the guy i was there...super pissed me off
     
    benthedogtrainer, Aug 24, 2009
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