Acer aspire one Not having wireless capabilty

Joshwhitcomb · 08-05-2011, 02:11 AM

So I have an aced aspire one. I just upgraded from windows 7 starter to windows 7 pro. I now can't get my computer to locate any wireless network. I've already updated all my drivers. My little wireless light is still blinking orange every few seconds. Is there a way to turn this on manually. Acer support wanted to charge me $100 to fix it with screen sharing

jcgriff2 · 08-05-2011, 02:52 AM

Update your wifi drivers.

Acer Support: Downloads & Support Documents

Regards. . .

jcgriff2

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**brobarapas** · 08-05-2011, 04:55 AM

Look on the "front" panel, below the lip of the keyboard, similar to where a latch would be on a typical notebook. There's a slider there that's not a latch, but it's a switch that toggles the wireless on and off. Slide it over until the light above it (with the antenna logo) goes on, indicating wireless is enabled, and slide it again to turn it off.

Joshwhitcomb · 08-05-2011, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brobarapas

Look on the "front" panel, below the lip of the keyboard, similar to where a latch would be on a typical notebook. There's a slider there that's not a latch, but it's a switch that toggles the wireless on and off. Slide it over until the light above it (with the antenna logo) goes on, indicating wireless is enabled, and slide it again to turn it off.

Joshwhitcomb · 08-05-2011, 10:55 AM

Well on this acer aspire one there is no switch or slide. There is a function key with the wireless button on the f2 key.

joeten · 08-05-2011, 11:06 AM

Hi this is the user manual according to it there is a switch on the front right page 13
http://support.acer.com/acerpanam/ma...de_English.pdf

Joshwhitcomb · 08-05-2011, 12:33 PM

I think I have a different model. Let me get back with you soon

jcgriff2 · 08-05-2011, 05:03 PM

Check Device Manager -
START | type devmgmt.msc

What is the name & date of the wifi driver?

Joshwhitcomb · 08-05-2011, 11:33 PM

My model is ao532h

Joshwhitcomb · 08-05-2011, 11:52 PM

no switch anywhere.....i checked twice for driver updates. no wireless capability!=p

loda117 · 08-05-2011, 11:56 PM

have you tried pressing the F2 button while holding down the FN button

Joshwhitcomb · 08-06-2011, 01:33 AM

yes many times! it has the symbol on the f2 key but doesnt work when they are simultaneously pushed. any other thoughts?

jcgriff2 · 08-06-2011, 02:06 AM

A generic wifi listed in specs - http://support.acer.com/acerpanam/ne...O532hsp2.shtml

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcgriff2

Check Device Manager -
START | type devmgmt.msc

What is the name & date of the wifi driver?

I see Intel, Atheros, Broadcom... which drivers did you download?

http://support.acer.com/us/en/produc...1&modelId=1854

Regards. . .

jcgriff2

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jcgriff2 · 08-06-2011, 02:10 AM

Page 8 - http://global-download.acer.com/GDFi...K&Step2=ASPIRE

**brobarapas** · 08-06-2011, 02:18 AM

can you connect via the Ethernet cable,,

kenny111111 · 08-06-2011, 02:46 AM

my acer is touch sensitive , try just touching the blinking light, that toggles mine on and off...

good luck

ps, mine is an acer aspire 6930

joeten · 08-06-2011, 08:17 AM

The lan is atheros but the wifi seems to be intel Acer Aspire One AO532h | Acer Aspire One 532h Netbook Series Service Guide

Joshwhitcomb · 08-06-2011, 11:45 PM

Ive tried installing all three of them......Doesnt work. I have made progress witht the atheros driver. My light used to blink red and now it is solid red and never blinks. I dont know what it did though. All my drivers are up to date. Still no wireless capabilty

kenny111111 · 08-07-2011, 02:43 AM

try one more thing, (not sure if it's the same in 7) right click desktop>windows mobility center (link on the left hand side bottom) see if there's an option to turn it on there...

good luck

Joshwhitcomb · 08-19-2011, 12:21 PM

stil no results on these answers. is there any other manual or program i can install to fix this?