Wireless internet help?

Question

My internet on my laptop isn't working. When I went to refresh the list it said to make sure the wireless switch is turned on? What does this mean and where is it located?

Answer 1

There are three things you have to conisder about wLAN cards. And where to find the card depends on the manufacturer of your laptop.

1) Make sure your wLAN card is not disabled. In this case, it seems like you have not (or else you would not be able to refresh for website). But still check by (assuming Win XP):

Start --> Control Panels --> Network and Internet Connections --> Network Connections
Look for Wirelsss Network Connection (and it should not look greyed out)

2) Most laptops would have an icon showing your icon is either running or not. On most Toshiba laptops, there is an icon (orange radio icon like the wLAN connection) and ensure it is on.
For most Dells, it is Function and the Antenna grey symbol (or an icon symbol on the right or left side of the LCD and keyboard junction of the laptop). If not utilizing, an ON/OFF button of the wireless that is usually on the side of the laptop (side of the keyboard bezel that is on the left or right side). If not press the Function and Antenna to turn on and off the laptop

3) If the laptop's wLAN is a PC Card, ensure that you have secured connected via PCMCIA card (or got loose inside the laptop as a possiblity for internal ones)

Answer 2

This usually means there is a physical button on you laptop that has been switched to off. you need to locate it and switch it to on

Answer 3

you shold try to turned the coputer off and the reciver waith 30 seconds and turned them on

Answer 4

your switch is your pci or usb adapter that connects to your wirelss router. make sure it's fully plugged in. if it, try a different port.