Laptop wireless problem

topman · 21st August 2014, 08:42

I'm not able to log on via the wireless connection at home from my laptop. Other devices work fine, and the laptop does work if you connect it via a cable it works fine.
I've tried the windows fault finder and it said wireless adaptor connection is at fault, does anyone know how to reset or replace it?

Thanks.

HarryM1BYT · 21st August 2014, 09:36

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Originally Posted by topman

I'm not able to log on via the wireless connection at home from my laptop. Other devices work fine, and the laptop does work if you connect it via a cable it works fine.
I've tried the windows fault finder and it said wireless adaptor connection is at fault, does anyone know how to reset or replace it?

Thanks.

The wireless adaptor failed on my desktop. Just a matter of obtainingthe correct item, pulling it apart and fitting it.

You can buy such parts from companies which scrap laptops and often there will be an How To, in text or video form on the Internet if you search.

The one in my laptop is very easy, just a matter of taking off a cover panel and unplugging the wifi module.

chipsceola · 21st August 2014, 09:40

Laptop may be OK, just wireless connection in 'off' state, look for symbol like a 2 sided lighthouse beacon on function keys, (F1-F12) then press that key together with the FN key, if it's off will turn on and vice versa.

topman · 21st August 2014, 09:48

The orange light is on all the time. When I press FN and F8 it remains on, it won't go off. I'll look into getting a new adaptor.

klarzy · 21st August 2014, 10:28

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Originally Posted by topman

The orange light is on all the time. When I press FN and F8 it remains on, it won't go off. I'll look into getting a new adaptor.

Go to CONTROL PANEL:
open DEVICE MANAGER:
look up WIRLESS NETWEORK ADAPTORS:
open the properties and check 2 things...
a, the divice is enabled (if disabled then select ENABLE THIS DEVICE from the list

b, the system states THIS DEVICE IS WORKING PROPERLY i.e. it does not need the driver updating or another...

if your laptop has recently recieved a windows update (Automaticaly done from time to time) then it may have uploaded an incorrect driver or other which has disabled your wifi adaptor.

you can in some instances roll back the driver to the previous version if this is the case.

topman · 21st August 2014, 10:32

cheers for that. It was disabled for some reason.

yes it was updating the other day.

klarzy · 21st August 2014, 10:33

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Originally Posted by topman

cheers for that. It was disabled for some reason.

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topman · 22nd August 2014, 08:53

It's back again. I've gone into the device manager and wireless LAN has no driver loaded. Would it be a good idea to roll back the driver?

CMWI · 22nd August 2014, 09:01

I've sorted this problem for quite a few people and it is nearly always when the laptop has an Atheros wireless adaptor and Windows 7, it gets lost or forgets the driver after an update. Often if you roll back it still won't work sometimes.
If this is the case you can grab the relevant latest driver here http://www.atheros.cz/atheros-wireless-drivers.php

topman · 22nd August 2014, 09:06

Mine is Realtek and Windows 7. Is there a know issue with that type of driver?

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21st August 2014, 09:48	#4
topman This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 5,493 Thanks: 372 Thanked 647 Times in 534 Posts	The orange light is on all the time. When I press FN and F8 it remains on, it won't go off. I'll look into getting a new adaptor.

21st August 2014, 10:32	#6
topman This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 5,493 Thanks: 372 Thanked 647 Times in 534 Posts	cheers for that. It was disabled for some reason. yes it was updating the other day.

22nd August 2014, 08:53	#8
topman This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 5,493 Thanks: 372 Thanked 647 Times in 534 Posts	It's back again. I've gone into the device manager and wireless LAN has no driver loaded. Would it be a good idea to roll back the driver?

22nd August 2014, 09:06	#10
topman This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 5,493 Thanks: 372 Thanked 647 Times in 534 Posts	Mine is Realtek and Windows 7. Is there a know issue with that type of driver?