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    Intel Pro Wireless 3945 802.11a/b/g Mini-PCI Card EUR

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by uranela, Feb 1, 2010.

  1. uranela

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    I had to reinstall vista operating system on my vostro 1500. everything is fine but my Intel Pro Wireless 3945 802.11a/b/g Mini-PCI Card EUR stopped working. Switch is on but there is no blue light. who can help?
     
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    check BIOS setting for wireless card, make sure it's "Enabled"
     
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  3. uranela

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    how to get into BIOS setting for wireless card on vista?
     
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    Lol. Getting into the BIOS is the same regardless of the OS.

    Did you install the driver for the wifi adapter?
     
    moral hazard, Feb 1, 2010
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  5. uranela

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    Hi, all drivers installed, how to see if bios setting for wireless is enabled?
     
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    when starting the notebook on DELL logo loading, press F2, you'll get into the BIOS setting.
    navigate down to the wireless device setting

    if it's already enabled then in Vista go to device manager and see if there is Network adapters > wifi 3945 ..
    or post a screenshot here
     
    crayonyes, Feb 1, 2010
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    Hi, thank you very much, sorted, wireless device setting (in BIOS) was not enabled
     
    uranela, Feb 1, 2010
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    glad to help :)
     
    crayonyes, Feb 1, 2010
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