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Help -new notebook can't access wifi

camsresident
camsresident Posts: 29
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edited 11 February 2011 at 7:54PM in Techie Stuff
Just picked up a new notebook today. it's not finding any wireless connections - i know when my desktop looses the connection I get several options to conect to.

Can anyone explain what to do in a non tech way?

Its now asking for an ethernet cable to be plugged in. why would that be if it is wireless?

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  • paulday
    paulday Posts: 47 Forumite
    Hi

    Make sure the wireless is actually turned on on the laptop. Some machines either have a small switch somewhere to turn the wireless on/off, or there is a keypress, usually the Function key plus one of the F keys, look for one with a wireless symbol on it.

    Might solve the issue.

    Paul
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