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    R61 wireless shut off itself

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by caah, May 9, 2008.

  1. caah

    caah Newbie

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    I bought my R61 two weeks ago and found its wireless works strangely (not works) today when I tried it first time.

    I was able to connect to internet through router. The wireless shut off itself (the wireless light went off) in a few minutes without notice. I had to turn on the wireless and connect again, and it sometime just not wanted to re-connect. I tried to set the wireless to connect automatically when computer start up, which caused a nightmare of frozen machine (full usage of CPU).

    Anybody has the same problem? My R61 14" has the standard wireless adapter.

    Your help would be greatly appreciated, thanks
     
    caah, May 9, 2008
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  2. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    What power plan are you on?
     
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    caah Newbie

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    Maximum performance
     
    caah, May 9, 2008
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    Stunner Notebook Deity

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    Might be a faulty wireless card you have. I would call up Lenovo and see what they can do about it. When I merely hinted at a small nuisance with my wireless capabilities they sent me a new wireless card for me right away just to make sure the hardware wasn't having any problems. So I imagine it will be VERY easy for you to get a replacement from them, especially since you are on warranty.

    Also, they consider wireless cards "throw away" parts, so they really don't mind hooking you up with a new one.
     
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    caah Newbie

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    I thought it would just be some setting issue in system. I would just call them if I don't need to send back the machine since I am leaving pretty soon for a one month vacation. Thanks for advice :)
     
    caah, May 9, 2008
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