Computer Hope
Internet & Networking => Networking => Topic started by: Ev @ Mammoth on January 29, 2011, 02:50:45 AM
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At home I use a direct wired Ethernet connection and elsewhere WiFi to a local hub. The computer must have a receiver-transmitter modem that connects it to hubs which doesn’t seem to be woorking. In the past I clicked ‘Wireless Network Connection’ and got the list of local hubs. Now clicking ‘Wireless Network Connection’ I get a box titled Wireless Network Connection displaying, “Enabling…” and then quickly displays, “Connection failed!” and then disappears.
I used to have a controller on my start list that let me enable/disable WiFi but it was accidentally deleted.
I tried System Restore, but for all dates it only stated “Your Computer cannot be restored to the [date given] System Checkpoint” –or –if not a System Checkpoint, then no explanation.
On clicking Dec 20 in System Restore these notes appeared:
8:36 pm Removed Digital Line Detect
8:34 pm Removed Get High Speed Internet
4:42 am Remove EducateU
4:39 am Configured Broadband Management Programs 2
It’s possible that on Dec 20 I ran a copy of Regwork and picked up some kind if virus – but that’s just a guess.
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If you're on Windows XP, go to Start > Connect To > Show All Connections.
See if your wireless adapter is disabled. If it is, try right clicking it and enabling it. (Although it seems that it's disabled and has a problem enabling)
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Thanks for the 'Right Click' suggestion to try to enable, but unfortunately it doesn't work. Got the same boxes as described above. Could the modem be damaged?
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check for wi-fi driver (Un-Install-restart lap-Install) or wi-fi card has to replace..you have yo contact to Service centre of manufacturer..I hope it works...ridhwan
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ridwhan, thanks for the suggestion, but I don't understand what I should un-install and then install after restart. Also, I don't know where to look for the WiFi driver. Ev
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Are you on Win 7? Might wanna see here --> http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/27067/change-wireless-network-priority-to-make-windows-7-choose-the-right-network-first/ (http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/27067/change-wireless-network-priority-to-make-windows-7-choose-the-right-network-first/)
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Thanks for the idea and reference, but I still have XP - considering an update.
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Network driver