How do I fix a 1802 code - unauthirized network card is plugged in - power off and remove minipci newtork card and will this affect my wireless internet connection? Thanks

The Dell Wireless WLAN Card Utility locates, manages and provides information about wireless networks in your area.
The Dell Wireless WLAN Card Utility allows you to create network profiles, connect to an available network, and diagnose connection problems.
Enable the utility through an icon in the notification area of your desktop, or locate it in the programs list depending on which Dell computer you have.

Turn on the Dell laptop and make sure the wireless switch is in the "On" position.
Right-click the utility icon in the notification area of your desktop.
The icon appears as a set of four green, yellow, red or white bars, depending on the signal strength in your area.


Click "Enable Radio."


Right-click the icon and click "Open Utility" to open the Dell Wireless WLAN Card Utility.

Control Panel

Turn on the Dell laptop and make sure the wireless switch is in the "On" position.


Click "Start" and select "Dell Wireless WLAN Card Utility."


Click the box next to "Enable Radio" and click "Apply."


Click "OK."

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/network/p70008/en/utility.htm


http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/network/p70008/en/wizard.htm

Shut down, unplug, remove battery, Take a look at this: http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Problem_with_unauthorized_MiniPCI_network_card OR THIS: http://www.command-tab.com/2006/02/26/thinkpad-1802-error-fix/

please page the URL below in your browser and click download button.

http://download.cnet.com/Network-Dell-Wireless-US-WLAN-Network-Adapter-Card-Wireless-1370-802-11-b-g-WLAN-MiniPCI-Card-Wireless-1350-802-11b-g-WLAN-miniPCI-Card-Wireless-1450-802-11a-b-g-Dual-Band-WLAN-miniPCI-Card-Wireless-1350-WLAN-802-11b-g-PC-Card-TrueMobile-14/3000-2112_4-109107.html

http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Problem_with_unauthorized_MiniPCI_network_card

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Take the card out it is faulty and could cause more extensive problems left in.

Thinkpads have readable "FRU" (Field Replaceable Unit) numbers storedon various components, and at boot up time, for those internal devices(fortunately excluding drive, memory, etc) if they do not "respondcorrectly" saying they are a valid IBM part, they will give this 1802error.

It could be that the referenced device has failed, and thus seems to be there but not responding; it could need reseating;

The Lenovo site should be able to help you with a service guide to remove the card and see if that works.

there is also a "hack" to change the bios of machine - I think "prior to T43" to delete the 1802 check:
http://www.command-tab.com/2006/02/26/thinkpad-1802-error-fix/

Be aware any "hack" can disable the machine completely!

If it does turn out to be the mini PCI network card, you can tryremoving it and going with USB (did 600s' HAVE usb? I can't remembermine any more) or try to find a "genuine" IBM replacement on eBay orITxchange.com

This is due to the fact that IBM laptops have a list of accepted devices, and the pci card is not recognised in the list. On IBM - Amilo, Mini PCI card slot is usually at the back of computer. Locate and remove Mini PCI wireless card, you will not have integrated wireless after this.
Other solution is to find the option to disable mini PCI in bios settings.
Here is how mini pci wireless card looks like:

Hi,
IBM requires using a "branded" network adapter, meaning one that has IBM's name on it, no matter if it's broadcom,etc. There is a couple of workarounds for this problem which would enable you to use whatever wireless adapter you wish. I would google IBM R40, and error 1802 and you'll find the application you need. Unfortunately, I'm not able to offer it to you here.
Good luck