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Originally Posted by buffalobo

So somehow I turned off the wireless capability on my laptop. There is no physical switch that I can find.

Any idea if sequence of function keys will turn wireless capability on?

This happened once before I think and have no clue how resolved. Probably called tech who built machine and he led me thru it.


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Post a pic of your laptop keyboard.

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Originally Posted by buffalobo

If it matters the machine is a refurbished Compaq 8510.

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My win7 HP has the F12 key as the on/off for wireless. IF the light is white / blue (color blindish) it's on, if not (darker color) off.

IF the Light is illuminated for ON and still nothing take a look at your router. My router has a on/off and WPS buttins on the side. Those must be on and the wireless icon illuminated on the router to function.


This is for vista.
Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only)
A wireless device can be turned on or off using the Wireless Assistant software. If a wireless device is
disabled by Computer Setup, it must be reenabled by Computer Setup before it can be turned on or off
using Wireless Assistant.
NOTE:
Enabling or turning on a wireless device does not automatically connect the computer
to a network or a Bluetooth-enabled device.
To view the state of the wireless devices, click the Wireless Assistant icon
in the Windows® Mobility
Center.
For more information, refer to the Wireless Assistant online Help:
1.
Open Wireless Assistant by clicking the icon in the Windows Mobility Center.
2.
Click the
Help
button.

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Originally Posted by waxthis

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At least something to look forward to. :)

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Originally Posted by waxthis

Post a pic of your laptop keyboard.

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Already left the house. :(

Maybe the wife can later this morning.

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Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo

My win7 HP has the F12 key as the on/off for wireless. IF the light is white / blue (color blindish) it's on, if not (darker color) off.

IF the Light is illuminated for ON and still nothing take a look at your router. My router has a on/off and WPS buttins on the side. Those must be on and the wireless icon illuminated on the router to function.


This is for vista.
Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only)
A wireless device can be turned on or off using the Wireless Assistant software. If a wireless device is
disabled by Computer Setup, it must be reenabled by Computer Setup before it can be turned on or off
using Wireless Assistant.
NOTE:
Enabling or turning on a wireless device does not automatically connect the computer
to a network or a Bluetooth-enabled device.
To view the state of the wireless devices, click the Wireless Assistant icon
in the Windows® Mobility
Center.
For more information, refer to the Wireless Assistant online Help:
1.
Open Wireless Assistant by clicking the icon in the Windows Mobility Center.
2.
Click the
Help
button.

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Win7 also and I vaguely remember talking to the tech back when and we resolved with function keys, but all I tried this morning failed.

Am thinking update package(16 items) that was loading conflicts with set up(happened once before) or wireless "card" toast.

Don't think any issues with router as both cell phones cruised right on and Windows diagnosis was to turn on wireless with switch (this machine does not have, previous machine had switch) or function keys.

Am sure 30 seconds into phone conversation with tech, facepalm will occur as I remember solution from last time.:eek:

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"My win7 HP has the F12 key as the on/off for wireless. IF the light is white / blue (color blindish) it's on, if not (darker color) off. "


This is the direction I was heading, obviously different manufactures use different key combinations to turn Wi-Fi on and off. Guess that's not the ticket, man that's a tough one...Maybe the card is toast?
[Eek3]

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Originally Posted by waxthis

"My win7 HP has the F12 key as the on/off for wireless. IF the light is white / blue (color blindish) it's on, if not (darker color) off. "


This is the direction I was heading, obviously different manufactures use different key combinations to turn Wi-Fi on and off. Guess that's not the ticket, man that's a tough one...Maybe the card is toast?
[Eek3]

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I was told something similar by "tech". Turns out the WPS switch was off on the router.

Spoke to my tech a little while ago. FN+hot key. Seems familiar, will try it out when hit homestead.

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