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    7805u with Intel 6200 wireless adapter problem

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Peeontrees, Jul 9, 2011.

  1. Peeontrees

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    I've successfully installed the card into the computer and have installed drivers, and the card is showing up in the device manager. However, I can't get the device or the orange light to turn on with the switch or with FN+F2. Any possible solutions?
     
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    did you install to the same slot as the old wireless card?
     
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    The old 5100 card was a full size card, the new one only fit the in the half size slot. Does the switch only work for the full slot?
     
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    i've had a similar issue with a RAlink BT+WiFi combo mini PCI-E card.

    Eventually found out that the Intel5100 needs to remain in the card slot in order to get whatever is installed in the mini PCI-E slot to activate via Fn+F2.

    In short, install the Intel5100 back into the PCI-E slot (with the 6200 installed in the mini PCI-E slot in tandem) and try Fn+F2 again.

    Should work this time :)
     
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    Ok, I'll try it now.

    Does this mean that both cards have to be on at the same time? Will the 5100 still suck power even though its connected to the antennas?
     
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    you can purchase extenders to get the 1/2 size card in the full slot. On the other hand I think if you put the 5100 asleep it either reduces or elimitates the power draw.
     
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    yeah both will be on but i simply transferred the antennas onto the Ralink card.

    not too sure about the power draw issue though.
     
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