Okay, hey everyone, just recently got my PC from PCS.. I plugged it all in booted windows up all running fine, now I'm on my desktop and I CANT connect to any networks.. They are not even showing up in a list (i'm on the laptop now, right next to my pc, and there is a least 5 wireless connections, including mine) .. I DO HAVE a wireless card in there plus there is WIFI on the Motherboard...
I went into device Manager and under the "network adapters" I have the following:
- Atheros AR9485 Wireless Network Adapter
-Intel(R) 82579V Gigabit Network Connection
-Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport adapter.
Now.. I have clicked properties on all of these and it says the are working normally. I just want to connect to internet, whats wrong here?I don't have to do any tinkering around inside the PC do I?
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04-07-12, 17:25 #1Member Reputation: 0
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Just got my PC... YAY! But... a problem! Urgent help needed..
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Sorry for asking,but do you have the antennas connected,
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I did connect the antennas on the back yes..
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Need help!
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Try moving the antennas to different positions.
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Tried that. No luck.
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Just done IP Config in cmd... All of the adapters say "MEDIA DISCONNECTED"
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There are so many different possible causes for this problem,
could be a driver problem,a faulty card,card not inserted properly,incorrect settings on your system,your router not being compatible with the card,to name a few.Best bet would be to call tech support.Last edited by vanthus; 04-07-12 at 18:10.
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Firstly have you tried turning your router off for a minute and then restarting it as sometimes this can solve a problem with systems not finding or connecting to the network.
If that did not solve it then when your network was set up was the SSID hidden ? if so you will have to add it manually or log into your router and deselect the hide option so you can connect.
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