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GreenNotM

Goitster wrote:

the option re peer to peer is not there. when i get wireless net work properties

It was you that said p to p was there

Goitster wrote:

it just says wireless network conn (peer to peer)

How to set up your computer for wireless networking in Windows XP - Install a wireless access point manually


You will find your SSID on the router - see Albertross's postings

Goitster

I have just inserted an external wireless conn for the laptop which works now. Does this mean the internal wireless card is kaput? Anyway, thank you all for your input and help. You are all flippin fandabadozi.

scheming_gypsy

scheming_gypsy wrote:

press the function key and the picture of 2 computers 'kissing'.. mines F2.

^^^^^^^^^^^

did you try that. It sounds like you've managed to knock off the wireless function on the laptop. I did it a few weeks back myself.

Chippy_Minton

Goitster wrote:

I have just inserted an external wireless conn for the laptop which works now. Does this mean the internal wireless card is kaput?

No, just incorrectly configured to look for a peer to peer wireless network rather than a wireless access point (wireless router). To fix this, go into Control Panel - Network Connections. Right-click Wireless Network for the internal wireless card - Properties - Wireless Networks tab. Remove all networks listed in Preferred networks. Then click Add to create a new wireless network, or run Wireless Network Setup wizard in Control Panel.