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    Wireless card problem.

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by SemiGamer, Nov 14, 2008.

  1. SemiGamer

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    Alright so on this sony VAIO K-series (from like 2002 maybe) ive had sitting around.
    The Wireless connection keeps going out every couple mins.
    When it goes out, I have to go to the Network connections, Disconnect from the router, than reconnect.
    It works for a couple minutes than goes off again.
    Everytime.

    What's some trouble shooting I could do?
    Thanks.
     
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    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    Have you tried updating the Wireless Card's driver?
     
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    Nope.
    No clue how.
    For now I'm using the Ethernet.
    How would i update the Wireless Cards driver?
     
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    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    Try HERE under option three choose your model.
     
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    ..For the Series and Model drop down list, how do I find out which one of them is mine?
     
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    By the way, the wireless card I believe is
    LAN-Express AS IEEE 802.11g miniPCI Adapter
    Thats what it says on the Wireless Network Connections, Properties.


    EDIT: I used Option 1 instead of 3 on that site you posted.
    It found my model and found the update.
    Thank you.
    So far the wireless has been working for 8minutes right now.
    Usually went off within 5. Maybe it worked!
    Reps to you anyway for helping regardless if it actually worked or not. You've gotten me an extra 3minutes of wireless so far! Lol.
     
    SemiGamer, Nov 14, 2008
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