Wireless adapter I cant work out how to switch my internal wireless adapter on so i cant use my wireless router please help !!!

If your computer has a wireless network adapter, Windows will automatically detect wireless networks in range of your computer. You can see a list of wireless networks that Windows has detected in Connect to a Network.

• Open Connect to a Network by clicking the network icon ( or ) in the notification area.
  

If Windows doesn't detect a network that you think is in range of your computer, it could be because of one of the following reasons:

• The wireless switch on your computer is turned off.
  

  Many laptops have a wireless switch on the front or side of the computer. If your computer has a switch, make sure it's turned on. Some computers also use a function key combination to turn the switch on or off. Check the information that came with your computer for details on locating the wireless switch.
  

• Your computer is too far from the wireless router or access point.
  

  Move your computer closer to the router or access point. If the computer is portable, try moving it around to determine the range of the wireless signal and the best place to use the computer.
  

  If you can't get closer to the router or access point, consider buying and installing an external antenna for your wireless network adapter. Many wireless network adapters are set up so that you can attach an external antenna to them, which provides better reception than a built-in antenna. Check the information that came with your wireless network adapter to see if you can install an additional antenna.
  

• The wireless router or access point is turned off or isn't working properly.
  

  There are two things to try:
  

  • Make sure the router or access point is turned on and that the wireless signal light is illuminated.
    

  • Reset the router or access point by unplugging it, waiting at least 10 seconds, and then plugging it back in.
    

Hi Ted,


If your Laptop cant find your router there are things that you need to check to be able to know if the problem is caused by the router or by the computer. On your computer you can check if the wireless adapter is properly installed or check if the wireless switch is on. If your not familair with the wireless switch of your laptop you can refer to this link. Just find the model of your laptop. Then after you enable the switch of your laptop you can check the Wireless Settings Page of the router if the wireless is enable.

To access your router you need a working computer connected to the router then open a Browser then type 192.168.0.1. the username is admin and the password is blank. Go the the Wireless Settings Page and under Wireless Network Settings make sure that there is a Tick or a Check on Enable Wireless.

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Thanks for using Fixya.

Is the internal wireless turned on? Depending on the computer, there may be a switch on the outside, and, there is also a software switch on some computers to turn the internal wireless on and off.

What type of computer is the computer that has the "internal wireless"?

Security can be setup following the instructions int he router manual, but I can help you as well. If you want, I can set you up remotely, for a charge.

Reset your wireless card in your laptop.

Hi,
There's a little switch on the right hand side below the keyboard...



Regards.

http://en-us-support.belkin.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/534/kw/7001/r_id/166

go this website select your version and model number download the drivers and install

go to ->run>services.msc
select wireless zero configuration -.>right click and start it

i cant tell you too much because i dnt know too much about your situation but try completely resseting everything and try sending something again
if its allwireless c if you can pick up the wireless points if you cant there's your problem

See first if your adapters are compatibles.

You will find help about how to set a wireless network here:

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/moredone/wirelesssetup.mspx

Let me know if you need additional help.

Have a great day!
Pablo :-)

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