Wireless not working on Acer laptop

[BadBrad]

Recently upgraded to WinXP Pro from XPHome. Laptop was connected via wireless for one day. Started the next day and no wireless network found. Tried uninstalling and reinstalling Broadcom drivers - no help. Tried restoring back to Win XPHome - no help. Removed Broadcom wireless Mini-PCI card and installed MSI wireless card in it's place with drivers - no help. Installed Netgear wireless G PCMIA card with drivers and then connects to the wireless network. I have two workstations in my home that have been continuously connected to the wireless network with no problems so I know it's not the router. any suggestions?

 

[Slikkster]

You didn't mention your exact model, but take a look at this thread and see if there's anything helpful there:

http://forumz.tomshardware.com/network/...-3620-integrated-LAN-ftopict22058.html

 

[BadBrad]

Slikkster:

Here are the particulars-
Model - AS5004WLMi
Chipset - SISM760GX
Wireless LAN - Mini PCI card with BroadCom BCM94318MPG Chipset

When I look in Device Manager it lists the wireless LAN as operating properly.

 

[John]

So the PCMCIA works fine but both mini-pci fail to sniff a network? Is the wireless button on the front (near the center) "on"? 😛

 

[BadBrad]

John,

Wireless button on the front on? I did not see anty button on the front of the laptop. Tthat is exactly what I would be expecting to be the cause since the hardware and driver seems to be loaded correctly. I've heard that some laptops do have a wireless LAN on/off button but I have yet to find it on my laptop.

 

[BadBrad]

John,

I just opened up the manual and lo-and-behold there it is. Wireless LAN Button/Light. I assumed that it was only an indicating light. I guess I should have read the manual more carefully. Thanks for your help. I'll try this when I get home tonight.

 

[John]

You're welcome. Those pesky wifi buttons can be confusing. 🙂