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    Reformatted Dell XPS M140 - Having Trouble Connecting to Internet

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by JMiles, Jan 7, 2010.

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    JMiles Notebook Consultant

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    Hey there,

    I just finished reformatting my aunt's Dell XPS M140.

    Everything is working fine, except there seems to be a problem with my network driver.

    I installed Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller and Intel (R) PRO/Wireless Network Connection drivers from the Dell website. I did ensure that these are the drivers for my aunt's specific dell. There are other network drivers listed, but I used my best judgment in choosing the proper ones.

    When running Intel PRO/Wireless it does detect wireless connections in the area, when I connect to my router (Netgear Wireless-N) and put the wireless key, it seems to successfully connect. When I open internet explorer on the other hand, it gives the error "Page Cannot Be Displayed".

    Please help if you can, I would really appreciate some assistance! Thanks in advance!

    As a side note: When I directly connect the laptop to the router via cable cord, it does connect and work properly.
     
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    JMiles Notebook Consultant

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    Nvm, just needed to restart the computer. Internet is working properly, I feel retarded.

    Thanks though!
     
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