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    Wireless Networking?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by unrelatedwaffle, Aug 3, 2005.

  1. unrelatedwaffle

    unrelatedwaffle Notebook Enthusiast

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    My Asus z63a came in the mail today (and I'm exceedingly happy), but I'm running into trouble trying to set up my wireless. I configured our router yesterday after many painstaking attempts, and it should be good to go. But when I go to Control Panel-->Network Connections on the laptop, I have no "Wireless Network Connections" icon like I should! I know I ordered a wireless card. Please help.
     
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    All the drivers are installed and firmware updated right?

    I'm sure Windows automatically attempts to find a 'wireless' connection nearby to connect to, Last time I did something similiar, Windows just gave me a popup with the connections nearby and I just had to connect to it...

    Hmmm...

    Which wireless card are you using? 2200 or the 2915? Also, what model router?
     
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  3. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Yeah, you should see an icon, along with the modem and Ethernet plug. It's possible the drivers just need to be installed.
     
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    makken Notebook Consultant

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    go to start > settings > control panel > system > hardware > device manager.
    expand network adapters and see if your wireless card is listed.
    If not, check for yellow question marks.
     
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    Well, the problem was the SSID wasn't given to me, so I had to look it up. Thanks a LOT, Linksys ^.~* Well now I am completely mollified and THRILLED with my Asus. Thank you so much to everyone in the forum who influenced my decision and geared2play for giving me a great price! :asus: W00T!
     
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