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    P7811 question.

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by trueplaya89, Dec 2, 2008.

  1. trueplaya89

    trueplaya89 Notebook Enthusiast

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    My wifi won't see any wifi connections....

    And my wifi is turned on.

    Any ideas?

    Thanks
     
    trueplaya89, Dec 2, 2008
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    The switch on the front is turned on I assume? Try updating to these drivers.
     
    iaTa, Dec 2, 2008
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    trueplaya89 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ya. It's on... but it says there isn't any wireless connections anywhere and there should be 2-3 around me. =[
     
    trueplaya89, Dec 2, 2008
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    Update drivers as above and then reboot, making sure the wifi switch is ON before you do. If that doesn't fix it go to Device Manager and make sure the wifi card is being recognized and there are no hardware problems showing there.
     
    tallan, Dec 2, 2008
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    Set your external wifi button to on.
    then...
    did you try pressing FN + F2. it usually works for me. the little orange wifi light below the touchpad turns on and off.

    another question: Were you able to see those wifi connections before, as in were u able to connect to them?
    If no, then whoever runs those wifi access points must add your mac adress to the PERMIT.
     
    PopRoxMimo3, Dec 2, 2008
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    Didn't know about the FN+F2. I'll give that a shot when I get off work.

    Ah I run the main connection, then theres the citys wifi... free for everyone lol. I don't see either.

    Tried updating the drivers.. Same problem. Hopefully those keys solve my problem.
     
    trueplaya89, Dec 2, 2008
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    Thanks guys. Seems someone turned on the wireless with that command. All good now!
     
    trueplaya89, Dec 3, 2008
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