Arnie Goetchius wrote:
> 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 old or outdated junk ?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
>
Also, on my Dell Laptop Inspiron. you use Fn * F2 to toggle WIFI on and off.
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