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i have a dell inspiron 1525 that wont log onto any network wirelessly..?

i have tried the wired method and it worked beautifully. Other computers connect to the router and wireless network perfectly. i have disabled firewalls. any other suggestions? shows full green shows connected to network just no actual connection happens

Update:

shows connect at 54 mbps and showing sending and recieving on utility card have tried the repair connection thing. tried firefox and IE 7 but neither one actually connects to the internet

Update 2:

wife also said she cant get on any wireless networks while she is on the road--- under the utility mine shows up but its not active

Update 3:

yes this laptop doesnt have a button for antena it is controlled via the program

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    activate the firewall again, right click on the wireless icon on taskbar, click repair this process will do it

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    You may not have all the windows files loaded

  • 1 decade ago

    have you turned on the wi-fi button on the side to enable wi-fi?

    it is on the right side next to your optical drive.

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