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    wireless issues with my dell xps m1530

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by soulblazer71, Sep 13, 2008.

  1. soulblazer71

    soulblazer71 Newbie

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    Hey, I recently received my dell xps m1530 with everything working okay except for the fact that I couldn't connect to my home wireless network, which is not the case with my sisters' dell laptops. My wireless icon kept showing me a "Limited to No Connectivity" message. I was wondering if you guys have any possible solutions to this problem. Thanks.

    *When ordering my dell laptop, I mistakenly chose shaw's 3 month high speed internet for internet access, and I'm wondering if that could be the problem.
     
    soulblazer71, Sep 13, 2008
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  2. philiptha

    philiptha Notebook Geek

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    right click on the network icon, say diagnose and repair...see if that fixes anything...if not tell us what it says...
     
    philiptha, Sep 13, 2008
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    soulblazer71 Newbie

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    it says that there is nothing wrong with my wireless connection...

    *It's worth noting that im able to connect to an unsecured wireless network but not my secured home wireless network
     
    soulblazer71, Sep 13, 2008
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  4. asus331

    asus331 Notebook Guru

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    That means you forgot to enter the network key (the network password).
    • Right-click your network icon.
    • Right-click the network you want to connect to. Click Properties.
    • Select "WEP" under "Encryption Type."
    • Enter Network security key (your network password)
    • Click OK

    You're set! If not you might have extra authentication security that I'm not too well-versed in.
     
    asus331, Sep 14, 2008
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  5. MystiklMayhem

    MystiklMayhem Notebook Consultant

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    i second asus331.
     
    MystiklMayhem, Sep 15, 2008
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  6. philiptha

    philiptha Notebook Geek

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    try a different encryption method on the router if the above does not work...
     
    philiptha, Sep 15, 2008
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