Jim Dell wrote:
> DoctorBill wrote:
>> DoctorBill wrote:
>>> I don't know if this News group is where to get help with a problems I
>>> have.
>>> I bought a used laptop with WiFi using Windows Vista.
>>> I have a wireless Internet Dish outside which connects to my computer
>>> via a cable.
>>> I bought and set up a NetGear 600 Router in my house - connected to the
>>> ISP Cable.
>>> It is working. This Desktop is connected to the Router right now via a
>>> cable.
>>> When I try to set up a WiFi connection on the Laptop, VISTA says I am
>>> connected with a strong signal.
>>>
>>> However, when I start up SeaMonkey, it won't connect to the Internet.
>>> I had set up and used SM - with the cable connected directly to the
>>> Laptop - and got
>>> onto the Internet. Now via the WiFi, I cannot connect.
>>>
>>> Am I doing something wrong here ? How do I get the WiFi signal the
>>> Laptop is getting
>>> to interface with SeaMonkey and then the ISP ?
>>>
>>> I have NEVER used WiFi and don't know squat about it. Especially the
>>> Jargon. Dinosaur.
>>>
>>> DoctorBill
>>>
>>
>> Here is a real kicker !
>> I bought a Roswell USB (thumbdrive sized) WiFi Adapter and loaded it onto
>> this %@&$#& Laptop and THAT works !
>> I can immediately get onto the Internet via my Router with the Roswell
>> WiFi !
>>
>> Can this Atheros WiFi [embedded in Laptop's Back (screwed in plate)] be too
>> old or outdated junk ?
>>
>> This was a Laptop I bought at Goodwill for $30 - it works well - looks
>> new !
>> Was a used business Computer. Wonder if the bad WiFi prompted it's
>> demise....
>>
>> Totally stumped ! I give up !
>>
>> DoctorBill
> Sometimes there's a switch on laptops that can get turned off.
> Do you have a wi-fi light on your Laptop?
> Jim
Dell Latitude 630 has such a switch
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