Wireless icon inactive after some time


  1. Posts : 5
    windows 7 professional 64bit
       #1

    Wireless icon inactive after some time


    My problem is that when I am using my DELL laptop, the wireless icon in the left bottom corner suddenly becomes inactive and I lose network access. the immediate solution has been to restart the laptop and the icon is re-activated. However, the problem is also faced by some colleagues of mine and restarting is not working for all. what could be wrong and what is the solution? Please help
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  2. Posts : 18,415
    windows 7 home 64bit
       #2

    Hi Welcome to Seven Forums ... Go to Network & Sharing ...


    Click on WiFi connection / Property's / What is Enabled ? ...
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  3. Posts : 5
    windows 7 professional 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thank you

    Everything from client for Microsoft to link layer connection is enabled.
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  4. Posts : 18,415
    windows 7 home 64bit
       #4

    Under the Connection Tab ...


    There should be three boxes ..


    First one should say ..


    Connect automatically when in range ...


    Tick that box ....
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  5. Posts : 5
    windows 7 professional 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Maxie, this is selected already..... My problem is that the icon/button is not active.
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  6. Posts : 18,415
    windows 7 home 64bit
       #6

    I know what the problem is .. Was hoping that was a possible solution ..

    Never mind back to the drawing board ..
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  7. Posts : 5
    windows 7 professional 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Thanks though.. will await more solutions.
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  8. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 32bit
       #8

    Lost IP Address


    I have seen several laptops with the same problem.
    This solution may solve your problem. Worth a try!

    Click Start
    Click Control Panel
    Open Device Manager
    Double click Network Adapters
    Right click on Wireless Network Adapter
    Select Properties
    Select Advanced
    Select Network Address
    If nothing is entered in the Value Box or Not Present is checked then:

    Click the Start button
    Type: cmd

    At the top of the Start menu, cmd.exe should appear.
    Click on cmd.exe.

    A black command box will appear with a blinking cursor.

    At the blinking cursor, type: ipconfig /all
    Press Enter.

    Below the heading "Wireless LAN adapter Wireless Network Connection" look for
    - Default Gateway
    Write down the Address (XXX.XXX.X.X)

    Go back and enter the address into the Value Box.

    Click OK and you are finished.

    You should now have a steady signal with no internet dropouts.

    Hope that helped you.
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  9. Posts : 5
    windows 7 professional 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #9

    LynnV,

    I followed the steps you have mentioned till i couldn't find this

    Select Network Address
    If nothing is entered in the Value Box or Not Present is checked then:


    It is not listed among my options available

    Regards,
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