How do I turn on the wlan?

Just installed the driver but can't seem to find where to turn it on. Help please. I know this has been asked before, but I cant seem to find it.
Model # is CF-29ETPGZKM

thanks
edm

 

It has to been enabled in the bios first
On the bottom taskbar you will usually find a software switch as well
And you will need the watcher software application
btw you are you talking about a sprint, or similar wwan .or is it a local wi-fi network

Alex

 

You need to have the Watcher555 program installed to the corect COM ports or your system will not work correctly. I THINK the Com Port settings for the MK3 are COMs 7 & 8... BUt it is easy enough to try out different ones if needed.

 

Follow-up
If it's the wi-fi
This is the procedure to get it working
Go into wireless properties
The first tab is called general
It will list your card there, on my mk-2 is says intel 2200bg
Click configure
under the advanced tab it has a wireless on ,or off button
make sure its on

Alex

 

And how do I get to the wi-fi properties?

edm

 

Start>All Programs>Accessories>Communication>Network Connections
then right click on your wireless connection and select 'Properties'

 

it doesn't show up is my wi-fi dead?

 

Hit F2 while booting
look in I think the advanced tab
See if wireless shows up or if it is enabled

Alex

 

don't see it
edm

 

Did you just add this card in yourself? If it is a third party non Intel card then it will not show up in the BIOS and you will not see the Centrino logo on bootup. What shows up in device manager under network adapters? If no wireless card shows up there then there may not be one installed so you may need to open the bottom to see what is there.

 

Oh, man! you don't have a wireless card or if there is on the mbo. It didn't recognize.


ohlip

 

Ok
One of two things
Someone has removed the Intel2200bg card
or
Someone has replaced the standard card with a different type
In both cases nothing will show in the bios
In windows
Start/Control panel/system/device manager
See if you have a ! for any devices

Alex

 

Even different model intel cards will not show in the bios

Alex

 

Correct some are branded/locked to specific mfg's Dell and IBM are notorious for this.

 

intel card is in slot,

I have ? next to
Multimedia audio controller
PCI modem
unknown device
video controller
video controller (VGA compatible)

 

You don't have any wifi card installed.... (You see nothing under Network either?) You need to get one, install the drivers... Plus install all the rest of the drivers...

Sound
Modem
Hotkey drivers
Video Drivers

See the stickies for download sites.

 

Basicly the same as Toughbook says
Multimedia audio controller - is the sound card
PCI modem- This looks like the 56k modum but,
See if in the device manager if the modum shows as installed and look for the network card shows up as installed
unknown device- is the hotkey drivers
video controller-video card drivers
video controller (VGA compatible)-video card drivers


Alex

 

Make sure you have the correct chipset driver installed before attempting to install any other drivers.
Get it from here:
http://www.panasonic.ca/english/customercare/sandd/softwarequery.asp#
Without it the PCI bus will not be enabled and none of the other drivers will work correctly.

Bob

 

Took the words right off my keyboard, Bob!

 

now that I have them how do I load them?

edm

 

Have you read any of the stickies? I'm just curious... There is plenty of instruction for driver loading available here in multiple places...

Karma?

j/k

 

Now this one is easy,,,,,,,
Go back to the first page and read the Sticky:

*** The CF-29 F.A.Q. - Read me before posting

In there you will find all the stuff to make your CF-29 run like new.

Bob

 

Now I feel dumb, lol. must be old age creaping up on me.
edm