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    With my xps m1530, i can access the internet through ethernet cable but not wirelessly

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by umhaha, Jan 3, 2009.

  1. umhaha

    umhaha Notebook Consultant

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    I've just reinstalled my OS because my computer was being really slow. anyways, i've installed the ethernet and wireless card drives, but i can't access the internet wirelessly. when, i plug in the ethernet cable, it works, but when i use wireless, it just connects to my router, but says it cant access the internet. i remember fixing it by calling comcast, but it took quite awhile, so i was wondering if anyone knew how to fix this. any help would be appreciated.
     
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    hanime Notebook Evangelist

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    Might be helpful to tell us which OS you installed. I always disable my Local Area Connection and 1394 Connection so it won't cause any disturbance with the wireless connection. Try this.
     
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    umhaha Notebook Consultant

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    i've installed windows vista premium 32 bit and i remember doing something with my ip addresss to fix it. i'm not sure how though.
     
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