wireless connectivity

darylmc4 · 07-11-2009, 10:02 AM

my computer isn't reconizing wireless networks.i've tried self repair but doesn't work.have a dell inspiron e1405 with xp

RustyShakelford · 07-12-2009, 12:08 PM

Check & make sure your wireless switch is not turned off. I believe on a dell you press the Function Key and maybe F2. One of the function keys will have a wireless symbol on it. Some laptops have a small switch on the front or side edge as well. Usually if a laptop won;t detect any wireless networks the switch is off unless your wireless card is bad or the drivers are corrupted.

**louge1953** · 07-12-2009, 12:17 PM

has it ever worked finding and using wireless networks? what wireless network setup utility do you use? what wireless network adapter are you using?

07-11-2009, 10:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
darylmc4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1 OS: xp	wireless connectivity my computer isn't reconizing wireless networks.i've tried self repair but doesn't work.have a dell inspiron e1405 with xp

07-12-2009, 12:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
RustyShakelford Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 9 OS: MAC OSX 10.5/XP SP3	Re: wireless connectivity Check & make sure your wireless switch is not turned off. I believe on a dell you press the Function Key and maybe F2. One of the function keys will have a wireless symbol on it. Some laptops have a small switch on the front or side edge as well. Usually if a laptop won;t detect any wireless networks the switch is off unless your wireless card is bad or the drivers are corrupted.

07-12-2009, 12:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
louge1953 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: texas Posts: 757 OS: xp	Re: wireless connectivity has it ever worked finding and using wireless networks? what wireless network setup utility do you use? what wireless network adapter are you using?