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Wifi network disapeared
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it shouldn't be struggling it's new - the original netbook connected (I have no idea how I bloody managed that) and this is the same netbook just not broken...
I don't know what an atheros card is....
how did I finally manage this last week when it connected??????
aaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrggggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhh
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it was operating on 11, and now it's on six....
I have no idea how to change the security settings - how is this so difficult?
Stashbuster - 2014 98/100 - 2015 175/200 - 2016 501 / 500 2017 - 200 / 500 2018 3 / 500
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Atheros is just a popular supplier of wireless adapters, that aren't compatible with everything in common use....
If you have the original netbook still connecting, check its settings and replicate them.
You could try removing the current wireless network and then adding it again.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the In My Home MoneySaving, Energy and Techie Stuff boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.
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Atheros is a manufacturer of wireless adapters. Acer often (always??) use them.
Go into device manager (you can find it in search) and see what is says under network adapters. You can then plug in via ethernet and update the driver. This helped me but may do nothing for you...... but it's worth a go.0 -
Curse my slow typing.0
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On Windows 8 I found I had security type set to WPA2-Personal and Encryption type to TKIP. Where on Windows 7 I have Encryption to AES. Both are connecting to the same VM Superhub, but that was the only way I could get Windows 8 to connect.
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OK this is getting a bit beyond me now...
Is there a way of finding a service that will just do this for me? I can't take it to the local IT shop it's too far away to pick up my signal.
It's a waste of money having it, and not being able to connect, it's become the most exspensive paper weight i've ever bought...
Stashbuster - 2014 98/100 - 2015 175/200 - 2016 501 / 500 2017 - 200 / 500 2018 3 / 500
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Did you update the driver?
Have you ever logged on to the router to change the wireless key/security level or do you use it as it comes out of the box?
I can give you a bit of help with either.0 -
Anything here help?0
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I just don't get it - the first net book which was identical worked fine, and this one just won't connect.... .
Stashbuster - 2014 98/100 - 2015 175/200 - 2016 501 / 500 2017 - 200 / 500 2018 3 / 500
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