Wireless Connections

[one4u2]

I use a wireless laptop and all of a sudden I lost all network connections. I am plugged into my router right now and I haven't been able to get anything for 2 days. The other laptop in my house works no problem, not mine. Even the WEP code doesn't work and says something about my computer configuration I am going insane any help would be much appreciated

 

[Liesje]

If other computers work fine on the network, I'd reinstall the wireless device on the non-working laptop for starters. Use the driver disc it came with or download the driver from the manufacturer's website. If you have a PC you go into Control Panel > System > Device Manager > right click on the card and "uninstall" it. Then, restart and reinstall the drivers.

 

[one4u2]

Thanks! I'm going to try that!

 

[one4u2]

I tried to run the program and it says a newer version is already installed and has to be removed before running??

 

[one4u2]

 

[Liesje]

All you really need is a driver. In my experience, any programs or software that come with wireless cards just get in the way. I just install the device itself via the driver and use the Windows settings (Control Panel > Network > Wireless Connection) to configure a connection.

 

[one4u2]

I don't see the wireless network setting???

 

[one4u2]

My diagnostics also says there is a wireless hardware switch turned off

 

[Liesje]

Check any external switches or the Fn command that toggles it on/off.

 

[one4u2]

Fn command? How do I do that?

 

[Liesje]

On your F- keys there's usually one for wireless. It's different for each brand/model of computer though. Some laptops also have a hardware switch. Mine is on the front of my computer on the left and it's a little slider.

 

[one4u2]

do you mean the wireless lan switch? That's on..

I wish you could come over lol

 

[Liesje]

What brand is the laptop?

 

[one4u2]

Sony Vaio

 

[Liesje]

Sometimes, it says it's switched off, but really it's the service not running.

Go to Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services

Scroll down and find Windows Zero Configuration. It should be started/running. If not, right click on it and select Start. Then, right click on it again, go to Properties, and make sure it's set to Automatic so that it starts on its own.

 

[one4u2]

So now while using the laptop through the router it kept going into hibernation mode. I kept hitting power to intercept it and it made some sort of popping noise and I can't even turn the thing on! Please tell me the computer is not completely dead