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    Gateway ML3108B No Wi-Fi :(

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Overslop, Nov 10, 2008.

  1. Overslop

    Overslop Newbie

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    Hey guys,

    Just bought a laptop second hand. It was working fine when I received it but it had a pirate copy of Windows on it so I reinstalled with the supplied OS disc (Vista Basic 32 bit).

    I've managed to setup everything I wanted to except the wireless network...

    On the previous OS installation it was picking up the local networks as you would expect it to. But since I reformatted, it won't find anything...

    I've tried various drivers. The device is recognised by Vista but doesn't find networks. The associated wireless setup tool doesn't even assign it a MAC or IP address.

    Been spending hours trying to get it sorted but have run out of ideas.

    Please help if you can!


    EDIT: Specifications

    Processor: AMD Sempron™ Processor 3400+
    (1.8GHz, 256KB L2 cache, HyperTransport™ technology @ up to 1600MHz)
    Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic
    Display: 14.1" widescreen Ultrabright™ WXGA TFT (1280x800)
    Chipset: NVIDIA® C51MV
    Memory: 512MB 667MHz DDR2 (1 × 512MB)
    2 DDR2 slots total, 1 DDR2 slot available
    Hard Drive: 60GB 4200rpm PATA hard drive
    Optical Drive: 8x multiformat dual-layer DVD±RW
    Write max: 8x DVD±R, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+RW, 2x DVD-R DL, 2.4x DVD+R DL, 24x CD-R and 16x CD-RW Disks
    Reads max: 8x DVD-R/RW/ROM, 4x DVD±R DL, RAM, 24x CD-R/RW/ROM
    Media Reader: 4-in-1 memory card reader
    Secure Digital™ (SD), Multi Media Card™ (MMC), Memory Stick™ (MS), Memory Stick™ Pro
    Video: NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 6100
    Up to 256MB Turbocache™
    Audio: High-definition 2-channel audio
    Built-in speakers
    Network: 10/100Mbps Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 port)
    802.11g Wireless LAN
    Modem: 56K ITU V.92-ready fax/modem (RJ-11 port)
    Pointing Device: Synaptics touchpad with vertical scroll
    Ports/Other: 3 - USB ports
    1 - VGA connector
    1 - RJ-11 modem port
    1 - RJ-45 Ethernet port
    1 - Headphone / Audio out
    1 - Microphone
    1 - Kensington Lock slot
    1 - AC adapter connector
    Expansion Slots: Expresscard™ Type 54
    Dimensions: 35-36mm (H) x 330mm (W) x 240mm (D)
    Weight: 2.4 kg (system unit only)
    Battery: 6-Cell 2400 mAh Lithium Ion
     
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    Disregard my post...

    I forgot about laptop FN keys! :rolleyes: :p :D
     
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