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    VPC-Z1 WiFi failure

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by sablesheen, Jul 29, 2011.

  1. sablesheen

    sablesheen Newbie

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    Hi all.

    device: VPC Z11, win7 64, intel 6200AGN
    problem: "software radio is off" - though the front switch is on (bluetooth working), the adapter is enabled in device manager (there it shows up "working properly"), and the driver's just updated to the latest from sony website (which didnt help, but at least the hardware's partly fine).
    hence, no wifi capabilities at all.

    If anyone witnessed such a problem with the Z or any other laptop, any advice is welcome.
    So far, I can only presume certain mechanical damage to transmitter or antennas.
     
    sablesheen, Jul 29, 2011
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    ComputerCowboy Sony Fanboy

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    sablesheen Newbie

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    thanks buddy!
    unistall/reinstall driver helped (while driver update didnt make difference).
    the main .sys file seems to be the same as at the sony's, but the package made difference.
     
    sablesheen, Jul 29, 2011
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