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    Problem with WiFi :(

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Pancracy, Nov 27, 2008.

  1. Pancracy

    Pancracy Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi there... I have a problem with my VAIO Z. The WiFi is not working. When I switch the switch on the case the LED lights but it still doesn't work. And when I do the system diagnostics in only tells me to turn on the WiFi with the switch.

    Did you have any similar problem? How to make it work?

    I should also add that using SmartWi Connection Utility doesn't help either. It recognizes when the switch is 'on' or 'off' but I won't let me turn the WiFi on either way.

    Any Device Manager says the chipset itself is OK...

    Any help?

    JA
     
    Pancracy, Nov 27, 2008
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  2. techadventures

    techadventures Notebook Consultant

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    try uninstalling the driver and then download and re-install a new one from the sony site.
     
    techadventures, Nov 27, 2008
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  3. InfyMcGirk

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    Or try installing the latest Intel 5100 AGN driver from Intel's site.
     
    InfyMcGirk, Nov 27, 2008
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    jim_0068 Notebook Consultant

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    make sure that Sony SmartWIFI isn't goofing it up either
     
    jim_0068, Nov 28, 2008
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  5. Pancracy

    Pancracy Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've installed a new driver. It works just fine. Thanks a lot...

    JA
     
    Pancracy, Nov 28, 2008
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