wireless wont work

**Chemical King** · 12-16-2006, 08:41 AM

can anyone help me with my wireless conection ? My laptop is wireless enabled but i still cant get it to work. I got my wireless modem from AOL, do i need awt else.

**operation5pm** · 12-16-2006, 08:43 AM

Is your wireless card on your laptop picking up any networks at all? If so, is yours just not showing up as an available network?

**aboulaly** · 12-16-2006, 08:56 AM

there is a bluetooth switch on your laptop that has to be on to pick up the wireless modem

**operation5pm** · 12-16-2006, 08:59 AM

Originally Posted by aboulaly

there is a bluetooth switch on your laptop that has to be on to pick up the wireless modem

Right. If you don't see any networks in the list or an error, it's most likely off. The key is usually fn+F2, or a switch on the side or front of your laptop.

**bbplaya21** · 12-18-2006, 12:28 AM

Originally Posted by Chemical King

can anyone help me with my wireless conection ? My laptop is wireless enabled but i still cant get it to work. I got my wireless modem from AOL, do i need awt else.

thats ur problem. fvcking hate aol period

**Chemical King** · 12-19-2006, 06:34 AM

Originally Posted by aboulaly

there is a bluetooth switch on your laptop that has to be on to pick up the wireless modem

couldnt find any switch on my laptop. Maybe it isnt a wireless network card afterall but i was pretty sure it was. Could be that i need a USB flash drive or something

**mavsluva** · 12-19-2006, 06:59 AM

If your PC is built on Windows XP, go to your desktop and right click on "My Network Places" and then choose "Properties". This displays all of the various connections that reside within your PC. If you do in fact have a wireless interface, then you will see an icon that says "Wireless Network Connection". Try that and let me know what you see.

**Chemical King** · 12-19-2006, 07:29 AM

Originally Posted by mavsluva

If your PC is built on Windows XP, go to your desktop and right click on "My Network Places" and then choose "Properties". This displays all of the various connections that reside within your PC. If you do in fact have a wireless interface, then you will see an icon that says "Wireless Network Connection". Try that and let me know what you see.

ok. ive managed to get my computer to pick up the wireless modem. but when i click on connect, it asks for a key.

**mavsluva** · 12-19-2006, 07:40 AM

That's your security encryption key. What is your modem configured for (WEP or WPA)? The encryption key from your modem and wireless interface much match in order for you to successfully connect.

**Chemical King** · 12-19-2006, 07:42 AM

i have no idea mate

**mavsluva** · 12-19-2006, 07:58 AM

You're going to need some onsite help. Are you in the States? If so, I recommend that you reach out to a local mom and pop shop for assistance. If you're in the States and are somewhat close to a Best Buy, contact their "Geek Squad" and they'll come to you.

**Chemical King** · 12-19-2006, 07:59 AM

nah i livein the uk. i actualy know a fair bit about computers and have just done a course but this area wasnt covered a great deal

**mavsluva** · 12-19-2006, 08:09 AM

Have you actually ran the setup disk for the wireless modem/router installation? This is how you establish the security credentials within the device. You then configure your PC's wireless adapter to match the security credentials of your modem/router.

When all else fails, refer to the instructions.