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    The connection in my house is detected at full bar but my wireless doesnt want to connect...

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Blue Diamond, Apr 5, 2008.

  1. Blue Diamond

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    anybody know what would cause that to happen? it connected last night but it wont connect most of the time but is ALWAYS detected to be at excellent signal strength....but the status says LIMITED OR NO CONNECTIVITY weird so weird

    p.s. my gf also has a t61 right next to me with the same intel wireless card and she connects right away

    p.s. theres a 1 bar signal strength connection that is also being detected around my neighborhood and it can connect to that one in seconds ROFL......
     
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    1) Disable/re-enable wireless card
    2) Remove network, then reconnect (input key again if necessary)
     
    pixelot, Apr 5, 2008
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    no workie, weird
     
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    Hmmm.

    Step 3) Re-install driver

    Oh, and have you tried connecting to any other networks?
     
    pixelot, Apr 5, 2008
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    agree with pix. make sure you delete any profiles in your software reguardless if you use access connections or windows zero config.
     
    techboydino, Apr 5, 2008
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    Is this an encrypted connection? If it is do you have the password?
     
    steve p, Apr 5, 2008
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    If you use any anti-virus software, check for the Firewall settings.
     
    Han Bao Quan, Apr 6, 2008
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  8. Blue Diamond

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    yeah, i can connect to another network that has only 1 bar strength, just not the one in the house for some odd reason
     
    Blue Diamond, Apr 6, 2008
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    delete profiles in software? i dont know what u mean
     
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    yes, its a secured connection, and i have the password.... it just wont connect, on the otherhand, the other unsecured connection with 1 bar strength can connect
     
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    had the same problem. i installed the latest drivers for both my wireless card and adapter then uninstalled "intel pro wireless" from Add/Remove programs. Now my computer connects immediately to any wireless connection.
     
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    Turn your router off and then back on, too.
     
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    what exactly is the adapter vs. the actual wireless card? and where can i get the newest wireless card driver?

    edit: reinstalled the latest driver for the wireless card and it connected! yay thanks...
     
    Blue Diamond, Apr 6, 2008
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