Orange Asterisk on Wireless Icon Despite Connection


  1. digitaldanuk
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    Windaz 7
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    Orange Asterisk on Wireless Icon Despite Connection


    Hi all, i am new here.

    I am connected to the internet via the wireless network so it is definitely connected but I see an orange asterisk on the wireless icon in windows 7 instead of the usual signal strength.

    I thought this icon meant that you weren't connected but there were wireless networks available.

    I do have a VPN setup to my work network on the computer as well but it shows this icon irrespective of whether I am connected to the VPN or not.

    It is a Dell Inspiron 1525 Laptop.

    I swear i have seen the signal strength version in the past so lord knows what has happened to make it show this annoying orange asterisk.
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  3. REL360
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    WINDOWS 7 64 BIT
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    fix


    Go to control panel-programs and features-find the dell wireless mgr-highlight it
    and right click and choose remove program-once it confirms removal re-boot
    your computer-windows will find new hardware and re-install the wireless card
    then windows will manage your wireless connections
    Note: you will have to reconnect to your wireless router the first time then check the box to auto connect each time
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