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  • 03-09-2009 01:15AM
    #1
    Carol_1985
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 91 ✭✭


    Hi guys,

    I'm using a Compaq Presario F500. I'm having problems with my wireless connection. It was working fine for the last few weeks but then it just stopped working, it couldn't find a network. I troubleshooted a bit and was told I had to install the drivers to my laptop. i left it for the night and when i turned it on the next day it was working again. This has happened a few times now it will stop working and then randomly start working again a day or 2 later without me doing anything. Anybody any ideas why this happens?
    Thanks


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  • #2
    Fuzzy Clam
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,293 ✭✭✭Fuzzy Clam


    Its very difficult to cure these problems remotely.
    Another wireless network in the area can affect it as can video senders. even a neighbours video sender can affect your connection.

    Its unlikely to be a driver problem.


  • #3
    dub45
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 12,454 Mod ✭✭✭✭dub45


    Are there any other wireless networks around you or any other wireless devices in the house?


  • #4
    Carol_1985
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 91 ✭✭Carol_1985


    dub45 wrote: »
    Are there any other wireless networks around you or any other wireless devices in the house?


    No there aren't. I definitely think its something wrong with the laptop itself. Mu sister never has a problem with her wireless and is using the same network. I'm also having the same problem when connecting to a network in college. Thanks for the replies.


  • #5
    Fuzzy Clam
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,293 ✭✭✭Fuzzy Clam


    Ok. Uninstall the drivers and reinstall. Get it to search for updated drivers.


  • #6
    djh2009
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 121 ✭✭djh2009


    Carol_1985 wrote: »
    No there aren't. I definitely think its something wrong with the laptop itself. Mu sister never has a problem with her wireless and is using the same network. I'm also having the same problem when connecting to a network in college. Thanks for the replies.
    Sorry to say but I think you have the same problem that I had. Same Presario F500, 3 months ago wireless went , tonight won't boot up ( m/b shagged ) outside warrany ( including extended warranty )Will never buy anything HP/Compaq again ! Read this and if you're in your second year you may get some help http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?lc=en&cc=uk&docname=c01480071&dlc=en


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