This can be done by using a switch, which is usually found on the front or side of the computer, or a function key combination. Obviously the switch is meant to be towards the antenna, which it is. However it is only half way towards it because it slides back to the middle if I push it further to the antenna this also brings up a 'wi-fi catcher' which is empty.
The WLAN card is enabled. In 'dell wireless WLAN card utitlity' it says 'connection status: radio disabled'. Also a diagnostics of the WLAN hardware finds everything is ok. A connection diagnostics brings up an error message saying "the dell wireless WLAN card is still disabled. I have tried restarting the computer with the switch towards the circle and towards the antenna, still nothing.
My laptop has had a history of being extremely temperamental with wifi connections, but recently it had become less of a problem. Joined Oct 2, Messages 65, Plug it into the working computer with internet access and copy the file and paste here. Joined Feb 9, Messages 1, Value box should show "On or Enbled".
If not, change. If the radio has been turned off here, the card will still show as enabled and working properly. Thank you both for your advice. Really stupid, embarrassing fix to this problem. I was switching the switch onto the antenna and then pushing it further. The fix was to start in the off position and push the switch all the way to the end in one quick movement. Don't understand why they couldn't specify this! I am such a moron.
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By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies. As seen in the picture, some laptops use the Fn and F12 keys to enable and disable Wi-Fi. In the picture, the F12 key also has an orange LED when disabled and blue when enabled.
Select the preferred wireless network then click Connect. You may also need to toggle the laptop WiFi by pressing and holding the Function key and pressing F2. Move it closer if it is currently too far away. Another network adapter related issue for computers could be that your network adapter driver is out of date. Essentially, computer drivers are pieces of software telling your computer hardware how to work. FuNction key A keyboard modifier key that works like a Shift key to activate a second function on a dual-purpose key.
Commonly found on laptop keyboards, the Fn key is used to control hardware functions such as screen brightness and speaker volume. Home » Apple.
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