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    Gateway P-6831fx wireless problem

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by JonasJur, Jul 12, 2009.

  1. JonasJur

    JonasJur Notebook Enthusiast

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    I bought my laptop just over a year ago and I've never had any problems with before yesterday (that could be fixed anyway). Yesterday my wireless internet connection suddenly vanished. The slider is set to "On", but the wireless icon isn't lit. If anyone knows what could be causing this and a possible solution, please respond.
     
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  2. TANWare

    TANWare Just This Side of Senile, I think. Super Moderator

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    Did you check the wireless device in "Device Manager"?
     
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  3. Kamin_Majere

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    Did you accidentally hit Fn+F2?
     
    Kamin_Majere, Jul 12, 2009
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    JonasJur Notebook Enthusiast

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    I can't believe I didn't even see that button! Stupid me :p. thanks for the help :)
     
    JonasJur, Jul 12, 2009
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    No worries. When i first got my 6860 i did the same thing once... I got so used to just using the switch i never thought that i had just turned off the wireless card :p

    Enjoy your wifi being back :D
     
    Kamin_Majere, Jul 12, 2009
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