I've got a really stupid question about wireless networks... Why would a laptop all of a sudden stop detecting a network connection? I know it still works
since I can access it with my iPod Touch.
Laptops/Wireless Networks
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Posts: 5801 (05/15/2009 6:36 AM) |
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Posts: 5018 (05/15/2009 6:57 AM) |
See what happens when you right click and select "Repair connection" It usually fixes mine.
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tazzytas |
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Posts: 5802 (05/15/2009 7:01 AM) |
I tried that, it told me that it couldn't be repaired because no networks were detected.
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Charrm |
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Posts: 10161 (05/15/2009 10:44 AM) |
that happens to mine every now and then. yesterday, had to reboot everything in order to get it back onto the network. it's especially annoying because
when i left for work yesterday, everything was fine and then i came home to that. not sure what causes it though.
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pinkberry |
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Posts: 4615 (05/15/2009 10:50 AM) |
Mine does that sometimes too. Sometimes it's just once a month, other times it'll be 3 times a day. I usually try to click on "repair", but
if that doesn't work then I unplug the router for a few minutes and when I plug it back in it usually connects to my laptop again on its own. Once in a
while if it doesn't then I'll also try restarting my laptop and it sometimes works.
It's really annoying, I know. |
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tazzytas |
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Posts: 5803 (05/15/2009 4:58 PM) |
See I tried all that, even left the laptop shut down all night and it still didn't help. I don't get it. I'm about ready to rip out my hair.
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Irishlvr04 |
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Posts: 5043 (05/15/2009 4:59 PM) |
try moving around the house.
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Mistress Darcy |
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Posts: 9107 (05/15/2009 5:00 PM) |
Is your wireless button on? My roommate had the same issue and she had somehow disabled her wireless card/button. Mine is at the top of my computer and says
Wi-Fi.
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tazzytas |
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Posts: 5804 (05/15/2009 5:00 PM) |
Did that too... even having the router right next to the laptop doesn't help.
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LaNcEsOnLyGiRLy |
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Posts: 22033 (05/15/2009 5:00 PM) |
Go to your control panel, then administrative tools, and then click on services. Make sure your wireless connection and internet is turned on and set to
automatic.
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tazzytas |
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Posts: 5805 (05/15/2009 5:06 PM) |
OK... I tired all that, but it still didn't help. I give up... Thanks for all your suggestions though!
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Posts: 6719 (05/15/2009 5:08 PM) |
Restart the modem and wireless router and wait 30sec [each] before plugging the modem back in and wait for it to boot up, then plug in the router. Then try.
And if not - try resetting your ip |
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LaNcEsOnLyGiRLy |
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Posts: 22034 (05/15/2009 5:10 PM) |
I'm reaching here, but, could your anti-virus program possibly be messing up your connection?
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tazzytas |
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Posts: 5806 (05/15/2009 5:13 PM) |
I've never had AVG do anything like that before, but I guess it's possible. Since I'm not the best with computers I don't know how I would find
out. All I know is one minute everything was working fine the next the thing said there was no wireless networks.
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