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    dv5t Slow to Detect Networks

    Discussion in 'HP' started by iph03n1xi, Sep 13, 2008.

  1. iph03n1xi

    iph03n1xi Notebook Evangelist

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    Why is it that every time I turn on my laptop and try to connect to a network, it takes like 5 minutes before any networks show up the on list. I'm only 10-15 feet away from my 802.11BGN router, so what's the deal here?
     
    iph03n1xi, Sep 13, 2008
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  2. yuio

    yuio NBR Assistive Tec. Tec.

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    call HP ask them.
     
    yuio, Sep 13, 2008
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  3. built

    built Notebook Deity

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    Have you updated the drivers on your wireless adapter? I had the same problem develop on a desktop that had a wireless adapter installed internally.

    Updating the drivers solved the problem. :)
     
    built, Sep 13, 2008
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  4. Harper2.0

    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    Disable the "Workstation" service. To know how to do this, just go to the windows forum on NBR and check the Vista Tweaks thread.
     
    Harper2.0, Sep 13, 2008
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