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Wireless without USB

iwanttosave_2
iwanttosave_2 Posts: 34,292 Forumite
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Hi, I have the netgear DGB111G with a usb dongle. When I got it I was lazy and just used the dongle.

Now I am fed up of keep knocking my USB out, have looked in the instructions and there is nowhere where it shows you how to set it up wirelessly without the USB :wall:

Anyone here done it? I have tried doing the wireless set up wizard on XP and it keeps coming up that it has found no networks. DO I have to go through the host comp to the netgear site :confused:

Any ideas?
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  • Chippy_Minton
    Chippy_Minton Posts: 3,339 Forumite
    The USB dongle is what provides the wireless connectivity to the Netgear wireless router. Unless your laptop or desktop computer already has a wireless adapter built in you must use the USB dongle to connect wirelessly.
  • iwanttosave_2
    iwanttosave_2 Posts: 34,292 Forumite
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    I does have wireless built in. I have gone wireless on it before on an old router.

    Just ran belarc and it now says no network devises found :think:

    maybe its packed up, might just have to install a new network card.
    Work like you don't need money,
    Love like you've never been hurt,
    And dance like no one's watching
    Save the cheerleader, save the world!
  • lee634
    lee634 Posts: 1,030 Forumite
    Either keep using the USB dongle or go and buy a wifi pci card to put into your pc
  • Chippy_Minton
    Chippy_Minton Posts: 3,339 Forumite
    iwanttosave wrote:
    I does have wireless built in. I have gone wireless on it before on an old router.

    Just ran belarc and it now says no network devises found :think:

    maybe its packed up, might just have to install a new network card.
    Is this a laptop or a PC? With some laptops you have to enable the built-in wireless adapter in the BIOS or by using a system configuration tool.

    Another thing to try (with USB adapter unplugged):

    Start - Control Panel - Network Connections.

    What does it say for your Wireless Network Connection? If it's Disabled, click it and Enable it. Then Repair it and View available wireless networks.
  • iwanttosave_2
    iwanttosave_2 Posts: 34,292 Forumite
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    It says the network is not connected, try to repair and it couldnt connect to the network and to contact the person who manages it.

    I think my wifi card might be knackard, might just have to get a new one in.


    PS its a laptop :)
    Work like you don't need money,
    Love like you've never been hurt,
    And dance like no one's watching
    Save the cheerleader, save the world!
  • albertross_2
    albertross_2 Posts: 8,932 Forumite
    Some laptops have a switch to enable the wireless, some have a key combination (Fn +Fx). Have a look for a wireless logo on the function keys, or a switch.
    Ever get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:
  • iwanttosave_2
    iwanttosave_2 Posts: 34,292 Forumite
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    albertross wrote:
    Some laptops have a switch to enable the wireless, some have a key combination (Fn +Fx). Have a look for a wireless logo on the function keys, or a switch.

    You darling, why didnt I think of that one :doh: I forgot I had that button there, its made so it blends into the lappy.

    Well its working now, and no more dongle :T

    Just hope I dont have the same trouble as the linksys eh :D
    Work like you don't need money,
    Love like you've never been hurt,
    And dance like no one's watching
    Save the cheerleader, save the world!
  • albertross_2
    albertross_2 Posts: 8,932 Forumite
    don't mention the linksys!
    Ever get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:
  • iwanttosave_2
    iwanttosave_2 Posts: 34,292 Forumite
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    albertross wrote:
    don't mention the linksys!


    :silenced: :D

    Might go for a walk round the house just to make sure all is well :D
    Work like you don't need money,
    Love like you've never been hurt,
    And dance like no one's watching
    Save the cheerleader, save the world!
  • albertross_2
    albertross_2 Posts: 8,932 Forumite
    might go for a walk out of the house, just in case it isn't!
    Ever get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:
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