new computer but where's its WiFi enabled bit

niccy

just bought a new advent laptop computer which is supposed to be wifi enabled, but when i look in device manager there is nothing.Also its not asking me for drivers etc.

thanks for any help


ps its not connecting to anything

Browntoa

sometimes there a combination of keys you need to press to enable it, FN and they key with an aerial sign above it, or some have a switch on the side

what model Advent is it ??

niccy

hi Browntoa,thanks, it is Advent 5301

espresso

Have you looked in Network Connections?

Browntoa

The wireless is enabled on this laptop by pressing the function (Fn) key and F10 key at the same time. Note that the wireless needs to be turned on every time the computer is restarted.

http://www.uktsupport.co.uk/advent/laptop/5301.htm

devizes18193

http://www.absolutegadget.com/200807241496/reviews/mobile-computing/review-advent-5301-laptop.html
should be a switch somewhwere

espresso

Do Advent PC's not come with a user manual?

devizes18193

try in the fromt edge by the left hand side underneath the green leds .( thats where it is on my advent

niccy

thanks everyone its working now


it needed an owner with TWO braincells

System

I am in a situation where I too may be going wifi. My new laptop is wifi enabled, when the laptop was connected, it picked up other people's signals, so we (or someone else did) changed the settings so that with my ethernet cable, I still connect via that. If I want to reverse the situation, I will have to get a wifi router. My ISP is TT, does anyone know if they give them out free, to replace the conventional one, or will I have to buy one, if so, how do you choose.

Niccy, presumably you had a PC before, did you replace your router and how did you choose which one.

espresso

islandman wrote: »

My ISP is TT, does anyone know if they give them out free, to replace the conventional one, or will I have to buy one, if so, how do you choose.

TalkTalk don't give them away but they don't cost much now. Any one of these here is suitable.