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    Asus G1S WLAN problem

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Folker_92, May 13, 2008.

  1. Folker_92

    Folker_92 Notebook Geek

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    Hi everyone! I have a problem, my laptop cannot see any wireless networks.. I've got one and cannot access it.. All drivers are installed, but the notebook does not see any networks Can anyone help?
     
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    Mr._Kubelwagen More machine now than man

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    You have to make sure that your router is set to 'discoverable' - if it isn't, you're going to need the SSID, and connect manually.

    Alternatively, you should make sure that your wifi is in fact on. Hit fn+f2 until you get the right setting.
     
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  3. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    Let me start with the obvious stuff... is the wireless adapter turned on? There should be a LED on the computer for wireless, if that one is off then your wireless is powered down. There is a FN+F key combination to turn it on, usually; perhaps also a hotbutton.
     
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    yes, its on, I've tried to connect at home and a cafe, no luck, it does detect the network
     
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    if i hit fn+f2 then the bluetooth turns on, and i use wireless control instead
     
    Folker_92, May 14, 2008
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    Solved the problem, thanks)
     
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    How did you solve it? Maybe it helps others in the future. Thanks.
     
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    Just to mention, I'm running Windows XP, when I toggle the WLAN ON with Fn+F2, it doesn't really turn the WiFi module on, it only enables/disables the appropriate network adapter. To really turn ON the WiFi I have to open the Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software and click on a dropdown box selecting ON/OFF. I just checked the version, it's probably the latest - 11.5. I have this issue (can't really call it a problem) since I installed XP so I assume it's supposed to be this way.

    In Vista everything works fine, Fn+F2 toggles thru WiFi/Bluetooth correctly
     
    Predator_MF, May 14, 2008
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