M-1617 Wireless.....

Heres the deal......... I just got a Gateway M-1617 lap top. Im trying to get the wireless internet working but have had little luck. Every once in a while it will connect to my router. But when I shut the lap top down, there will be no connection available. Ive done lots of research and have tried numerous things with no luck. This is probally due to my lack of knowledge in the computer area. Please help me out, its been two days of non stop googleing with little luck. Remember im not smart in this area, so speak in simple terms, thanks.

I installed the marvell network adapter but it still isnt working.

 

i guees if u r using xp....click the wireless icon where the time is displayed....goto change advanced settings....from there click the wireless settings tab....ur network shud be shown in 'preffered networks'....click on properties....click the connection tab....CHECK connect to this network when in range....!!
this shud do it probably if u have xp....

 

First, what operating system do you have, and exactly what wireless card do you have in your laptop? Second, what router do you have? Third, what have you read and what have you tried?

 

Sorry shoulda had more details:

Computer features an AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-58(1.90GHz) Laptop has a 15.4-inch Wide XGA screen Integrated webcam Features 2GB memory DDR2 667 250GB HDD 5400rpm Dual layer DVD burner ATI Radeon X1270 Wireless 802.11b/g/n 56k modem and Ethernet Features 5-in-1 memory card reader Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium

Ive installed the marvel driver, with no sucess.

I hear this is common with these machines?

Im using a linksys router yet i had the same issue with another router of unknown origin

 

Do you know the brand of the wireless card?

 

sorry, i really have no idea, how do i find out?

 

I think i just found it, Marvell wireless card, sound right?

 

If you visit the Gateway support website (just google for "Gateway M-1617"), and you know the part number of your laptop, you should be able to figure out what card you have.

 

802.11n sound right?

 

Its got a marvel wireless sticker on it so maybe its a marvel wireless card? lol, i feel so stupid, i can do anything with mechanics but when it comes to computers, hide.

 

Have you tried connecting to other networks?

Instead of trying the latest Marvell driver, try using an older version. Also, you can also try getting the latest drivers from the Marvell website, instead of from the Gateway site.

 

What does that exactly mean, that when u shut down ur system, the router stops connecting to other machines or after a system restart of ur laptop, the wireless card does not connect to the router..??

 

when i shut down and reboot, there will be no connection available.

 

bump, i need help asap

 

Ok, if you answer my questions, I might be able to help you further.