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Have I got integrated wireless?
06-02-2008 4:43 PM
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06-02-2008 4:46 PM
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Meanwhile, what operating system is the laptop running?
To argue with someone who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead - Thomas Paine
Re: Have I got integrated wireless?
06-02-2008 4:51 PM
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The OS is Windows XP.
Re: Have I got integrated wireless?
06-02-2008 5:43 PM
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I'll have to check for that specific model, but on the machines here there is a three position switch.
0=Off
1=On
2=Search
The switch will only rest in position 0 or 1, but when pushed to 2 and released, it should launch a program to help you get connected.
Re: Have I got integrated wireless?
06-02-2008 6:57 PM
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and input your system tag .
That should tell you what the configuration of your laptop is and give access to the relavent documents.
There appears to be some links from there to help setting up wireless.
If yoiu still have problems then post back and we will try to help some more.
[Moderator's note by Peter (PJ): Fixed oversized link]
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Re: Have I got integrated wireless?
06-02-2008 7:31 PM
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Quote from: James_H If it has wireless, its possible that its enabled by a hardware switch on the outside edge of the notebook.
Look here
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Re: Have I got integrated wireless?
06-02-2008 9:58 PM
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Will get hold of one tomorrow. My brother tells me that it would be much better to use WPA than WEP. However, I do not see on the Voyager 2091 Configuration Manager page where I can set up a WPA code. Is this not possible with my router, or am I not looking in the right place?
Thanks again!
Re: Have I got integrated wireless?
07-02-2008 9:05 AM
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A quick google gave this link http://www.pcrepair4glasgow.co.uk/install_2091_page5.htm which you should find useful. Read the section on 'securing your network', it describes how to set up the various options , including WPA
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Re: Have I got integrated wireless?
07-02-2008 9:30 AM
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07-02-2008 1:57 PM
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08-02-2008 1:39 PM
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Quote from: BlueRhizome This will sound very silly, but basically I am not sure whether I have integrated wireless or not. I have a Dell Inspiron 5160,
Did you know the dell 5160 had its warranty extended becuase of problems with over heating. I burned my leg badly when I fell a sleep in bed with it left on.
Dell swapped mine out 1 month before its 3 year warranty would have ended and replaced it with a dell inspiron 1501
So be careful and if it is getting hot contact dell who may replace/repair it free of charge
Still would buy a dell who else would offer that level of service
Just replaced my desktop 9150 with an dell xps420. I always pay for 3 year on site warranty
puddy
Re: Have I got integrated wireless?
08-02-2008 2:48 PM
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Quote from: puddy I burned my leg badly when I fell a sleep in bed with it left on.
That sounds horrible, sorry to hear that!
I probably did not pay for extended warranty as it's not my type. And as I have very little memory I don't know. And as I am incredibly disorganised, I will never find any documentation relating to my current computers...
Fortunately, I have not noticed that particular problem with mine, although I am sure there is something not quite right with the fan, as it is often quite noisy. The computer did overheat once (a long long time ago) when I was at the library, making a huge amount of noise (which was very embarrassing), and shutting down. Later, I very boldly opened it and had a look inside, then decided that I couldn't do anything about it, put it back together, and it has worked perfectly well ever since!
I usually use it on a hard surface like a desk...
Re: Have I got integrated wireless?
08-02-2008 3:12 PM
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Use a piece of wood the width of the laptop about 1.5 inches square, and just lodge it underneath. If you travel a lot, and take the laptop, it easily slips into the bag, and people say," that`s a good idea" when you sit in the motorway service station doing your thing! ! !
By the way, if you ever need the "SYSTEM TAG" mentioned earlier, it is on the label on the bottom of the dell laptop..... even if you are out of warranty, that system tag will give you access to all the hardware fitted, and all the software that was originally supplied, so you can virtually re-build from a new HDD with all the correct drivers for the motherboard....
Re: Have I got integrated wireless?
08-02-2008 4:21 PM
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My service tag underneath the laptop is erased now, but it is also possible to find it by going into Start / Help and Support / Computer Information.
Re: Have I got integrated wireless?
08-02-2008 4:23 PM
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They keep data for an impressive length of time too - still recognises machines bought in 1999.
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