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Wireless usb adaptor

DCFC79
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Im wanting to get the laptop wirelessly connected and was thinking of buying something like this, anyone bought 1 and was happy or has anyone bought a similar 1 ?

Something of that size would be quite good as less likely to get damaged as its small compared to the longer usb wireless devices you can get.
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  • Figment
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    What's the make and model of the laptop? I presume you've already checked it doesn't have wireless LAN card installed?
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  • DCFC79
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    Figment wrote: »
    What's the make and model of the laptop? I presume you've already checked it doesn't have wireless LAN card installed?

    It does have wireless but the button that turns the wireless on is broken, its an acer and 4 years old.
  • Figment
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    DCFC79 wrote: »
    It does have wireless but the button that turns the wireless on is broken, its an acer and 4 years old.

    Physically broken, or just not working?

    Where is the button?

    What is the model number?
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  • DCFC79
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    edited 20 May 2012 at 6:47PM
    Figment wrote: »
    Physically broken, or just not working?

    Where is the button?

    What is the model number?

    Theres like a switch you move left to right to turn the wireless on, yes it seems its physically broken.

    Model number is 3273wxmi

    Its an acer travelmate
  • Figment
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    There may be another way to switch wifi on/off.

    Check in the control panel to see if you have Windows Mobility Center.

    (shortcut is Windows key + X )
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  • DCFC79
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    Figment wrote: »
    There may be another way to switch wifi on/off.

    Check in the control panel to see if you have Windows Mobility Center.

    (shortcut is Windows key + X )

    Windows key and X doesn't do anything

    Checked the manual and no shortcut for wireless is mentioned.
  • Figment
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    Did you look in the Control Panel for Windows Mobility Center? I'm looking at the manual entitled TravelMate 3270/3260/2480 Series User's Guide - section 13 (Page 31)
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  • DCFC79
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    Figment wrote: »
    Did you look in the Control Panel for Windows Mobility Center? I'm looking at the manual entitled TravelMate 3270/3260/2480 Series User's Guide - section 13 (Page 31)

    Yes i forgot to say, there is no windows mobility centre
  • Figment
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    You on Vista or Windows 7?
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  • DCFC79
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    Figment wrote: »
    You on Vista or Windows 7?

    Yes forgot to say its XP
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