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    Toshiba Satelite A215-S5839 Wireless Adapter Help

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by thakid212, Jan 30, 2009.

  1. thakid212

    thakid212 Newbie

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    I need help I can not seem to find a wireless apdapter that works, everytime I try to do anything it says theres no wireless cards installed but installed a about 5 - 6 cards

    I have a the laptop has built in wireless abillites its a Toshiba Satelite A215-S5839 with windows XP (Cause Vista Sucked)

    Can anyone help me find a wireless adapter or card that works

    Thanks
     
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  2. CyberVisions

    CyberVisions Martian Notebook Overlord

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    If it originally was a Vista machine and you downgraded it, that's why you're having problems. There's a reason every vendor specifically tells users not to downgrade.

    Try going with either a Linksys WGA600N Gaming Adapter or a WUSB600N USB wireless adapter. The WGA600N is wireless, but it plugs into your Ethernet port, bypassing all internal wireless capability and running the signal through the Ethernet port to the adapter. From there, it communicates wirelessly to the Router. The only downside is that it's not truly portable - it has to be plugged in. The other option is a Linksys OGV200 adapter if you can find one - PC Connection might still have some. There an older version gaming/VOIP adapter, but costs less and works well.
     
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