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    intel wireless for inspiron 1720

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by IcEmAn911, Jan 15, 2008.

  1. IcEmAn911

    IcEmAn911 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi all!!
    I'm having a bit of a dilemma with the intel pro wireless..for the inspiron 1720 with vista. When I set up my wireless it works fine however when i restart it it doesn't pick up the wireless signal which i've set for it in the 'manage wireless networks'.. the only way i can get it to work is by turning the wireless switch off and on again using the switch outside the laptop in the bottom left hand corner..

    so does anyone know how to make the wireless card automatically connect without having to turn it off and on again? not that it matters but im just a bit curious about it...
     
    IcEmAn911, Jan 15, 2008
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  2. JTOverath

    JTOverath Notebook Evangelist

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    I have the Dell Wireless card, so not sur eI can be of much help.

    Are you using the Intel software or letting Windows manage the wireless card. I usually let Windows manage the wireless and that always seems to work for reconnecting.
     
    JTOverath, Jan 16, 2008
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    IcEmAn911 Notebook Consultant

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    i let windows manage it.. i've managed to find a post where the auher said to go to wireless properties and put a check next to something to do with turning wireless off when not in use.. i'll see how that goes
     
    IcEmAn911, Jan 19, 2008
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    deepakvrao Notebook Guru

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    deepakvrao, Jan 19, 2008
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