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    Wireless problems on my new 1520?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by FrozenDarkness, Aug 3, 2007.

  1. FrozenDarkness

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    Hey, I posted this before, but nobody replied so I thought I'd try my luck again. I got my 1520 two weeks ago and then I realized recently the wireless icon on my desktop (the two computers connected) always has a red X now even though I am connected to the internet. When i click on the wireless, it always FREEZES and I can't see myw ireless properties. I updated my drivers through dell (they have a intel abgn fix) but it's still broken. Help?
     
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    Which wireless card did you order?
     
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    I got the same laptop, almost. and don't have that problem - but I do have a problem connecting to public networks.

    I "catch" like 20 networks but none of them work. But it does work at home so I guess the ones I try to connect are protected or something.


    Stupid question: Is your wireless card enabled at all? Does the "wi-fi catcher" do anything?
     
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    ya it is enabled. i got the abgn wireless card intel's next-gen
     
    FrozenDarkness, Aug 3, 2007
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    bump it up
     
    FrozenDarkness, Aug 3, 2007
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