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    X61 cant autodetect wireless networks

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by SLX61, Feb 23, 2008.

  1. SLX61

    SLX61 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys,

    I have an X61 and lately I have had a weird problem. Anytime I turn on my computer or come back from sleep/hibernation, my computer cannot detect the wireless signals. I have to click the two computers image on the bottom right, then it shows no wireless networks. I then click "diagnose the problem" which then allows me to "turn wireless on" which then finds the network. Is there a way for my wireless to always be automatically on without me having to do this. It used to always automatically connect, I dont know if I have done something different to change this setting.

    thanks!
     
    SLX61, Feb 23, 2008
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  2. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    Do you have an hotkey to switch wless on and off?

    \\edit

    Like Fn + F2 or something.
     
    pixelot, Feb 23, 2008
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  3. Joeminati

    Joeminati Notebook Enthusiast

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    I dont have any locks like Fn +F2 on or the Wireless modem on. what else can it be?
     
    Joeminati, Feb 23, 2008
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  4. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    So the card is on, you've enabled/disabled, made sure Windows is set to mange you're wirless, make sure WZC service is on, and maybe even install a new driver.....
     
    pixelot, Feb 23, 2008
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  5. watchtower7

    watchtower7 Notebook Consultant

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    i get weird as sh#t wireless errors on my x61s but i am blaming it on an old apple airport wireless modem.
    It better go away when i replace it or i will be pissed.
     
    watchtower7, Feb 23, 2008
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