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    G73JH-X5 Atheros Wireless Issues!

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by iconic, Feb 15, 2011.

  1. iconic

    iconic Notebook Enthusiast

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    So! I've had my brand new, shiny Asus for about 24 hours now, and I still. cannot. access. the. internet. wirelessly! I've tried updating my drivers on my Atheros 9285 Wireless Adapter (to v8.0.0.351, because apparently v.9+ are buggy) and still cannot connect to my Linksys E2000. I think tried to install a Linksys AE1000 and still, no luck. Cisco tech wants me to call Asus, which I think is a crock because I've heard HORROR stories about their tech support...

    Does anyone know how to get this thing to connect!?

    I haven't updated anything on the Asus system because, well, I'm just not that savvy. I have no idea what a BIOs or anything else is... HELP! :confused:
     
    iconic, Feb 15, 2011
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  2. Toxictaru

    Toxictaru Notebook Consultant

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    You didn't disable it with Fn-F2 did you?
     
    Toxictaru, Feb 15, 2011
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  3. Chastity

    Chastity Company Representative

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    Plus you will need to get the vBIOS updated as well. You can link to my Driver page linked below for current driver versions. And maybe get someone to help you with the updates.
     
    Chastity, Feb 16, 2011
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  4. iconic

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    Darn. I was hoping I wouldn't need those updates... Should I take it to the Geeksquad or is it pretty simple and I can do it myself? Haha.
     
    iconic, Feb 17, 2011
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  5. Toxictaru

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    vBIOS? Simple if you read the instructions. Takes about 2 minutes from formatting the USB stick to actually flashing the BIOS.
     
    Toxictaru, Feb 17, 2011
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    Kaelang Requires more Witcher.

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    If you don't have the wireless adapter disabled (check by hitting FN+F2), then it may be a faulty module, network issue, or driver issue.
     
    Kaelang, Feb 17, 2011
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  7. pato

    pato Notebook Evangelist

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    What exactly doesn't work?
    Does it try to connect?
    Do you receive an error message?
    Which encryption settings are set on the router?

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    pato
     
    pato, Feb 17, 2011
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