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    Wireless on/off button not working?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Finn, Dec 25, 2005.

  1. Finn

    Finn Newbie

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    I just recieved an Alienware area-51 m5500. There is a button to turn the wireless lan on and off on the fly. But it does not seem to be working. Pressing the button does not seem to do anything. Any help is greatly appreciated.

    Happy Holidays!
     
    Finn, Dec 25, 2005
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    drumfu super modfu

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    1. check if there is a default setting the BIOS

    2. check if AW has installed some software that controls the wifi card
     
    drumfu, Dec 25, 2005
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    Finn Newbie

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    How can i check the BIOS?
    I will check to see if there is some software key that enables the button.
    Thanks for your reply.
     
    Finn, Dec 25, 2005
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    SpacemanSpiff Everything in Moderation

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    Push F2 when you first turn on the notebook (before it boots to your operating system).
     
    SpacemanSpiff, Dec 26, 2005
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