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    Finally got the 8170 - Bad LAN/WIRELESS drivers - need help fixing

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by jmiller0809, Dec 25, 2011.

  1. jmiller0809

    jmiller0809 Notebook Consultant

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    Ok, finally got it in... The laptop is awesome. I love it...

    I installed the factory drivers off disk - no wireless showed up. Plugged it into the eithernet cable and got on - went to the link I got on the 8170 thread in here for updated drivers - downloaded the intel advanced 6230(or320?) drivers and installed. Got about 90% through and then said ' there is a program missing that is required to finish this install - please contact your manufactorer'.

    The system is recognizing a JMicron LAN device and an 'unknown device'..

    I've tried going into safemode - device manager - removing the drivers for the network and unknown device but each time I restart, they are back where I last saw them..

    What am I doing wrong? Is there a step by step process out here on the forums that I could get a link to?

    Thanks guys.

    - J
     
    jmiller0809, Dec 25, 2011
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  2. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    this might be a stupid question but over the years many people have forgotten to do this....

    Fn & F11 key turns wireless on (ignore the direct f11 link)
     
    MrDJ, Dec 25, 2011
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    jmiller0809 Notebook Consultant

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    Lol.. that was the FIRST thing I tried - FN+F11 brings up in top left corner "Off" every time I click it - it won't ever switch to on...

    FN+F12 brings up On/Off for the bluetooth but I've never ever used bluetooth in my life. I could really use some help here - as, the laptop is virtually useless until I can have consistent internet access.
     
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  4. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    had to ask though :)

    did you get the drivers from the disk or the sager website > NP8170 Software Upgrade
     
    MrDJ, Dec 25, 2011
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    FIXED!! Thanks MrDJ.
     
    jmiller0809, Dec 25, 2011
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    what was it then, the driver.
     
    MrDJ, Dec 25, 2011
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    Judging by his response, I imagine the wireless driver was corrupted. Hence why he couldn't enable his wireless.

    I always recommend obtaining the latest drivers directly from the manufacturers website. Relying on drivers that come on a CD is never a good idea, as they can be outdated by months or even years.
     
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    thats why i was asking so he could post back what he done for future members that might have the same problem.
     
    MrDJ, Dec 25, 2011
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