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I have a Lenovo laptop and I all the sudden can't connect to the internet. I downloaded Speccy to check what is my NIC so maybe I can update the driver but the only thing I see is "You are not connected to the internet". and then "Wi-Fi not enabled".
Also the Windows says that the wireless utility is not on or somthing like that.

What am I suppose to do?
 

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Windows 8.1 Pro 64-Bit
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Intel Core i5-4460 @ 3.20GHz
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Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. H97-D3H-CF (SOCKET 0)
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488GB Western Digital WDC WD5000AAKS-00M9A0 ATA Device (IDE)
BDani said:
I have a Lenovo laptop and I all the sudden can't connect to the internet. I downloaded Speccy to check what is my NIC so maybe I can update the driver but the only thing I see is "You are not connected to the internet". and then "Wi-Fi not enabled".
Also the Windows says that the wireless utility is not on or somthing like that.

What am I suppose to do?
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On laptops there is a key combo (for dell Fn-+ F2) to turn on (enable) wifi. Look in your user manual or google what they are for your model



Ken J
 

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HP Pavillion dv-7 1005 Tx
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Win 8 Release candidate 8400
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4 gigs
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Nvidia 9600M
Sound Card
HD built-in
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17" Wxga
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1440x900
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none
Internet Speed
45Mb down 5Mb up
Still no good...
 

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PC/Desktop
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Windows 8.1 Pro 64-Bit
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Intel Core i5-4460 @ 3.20GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. H97-D3H-CF (SOCKET 0)
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8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 799MHz (11-11-11-28)
Graphics Card(s)
1023MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Gigabyte)
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SyncMaster (1920x1080@59Hz)
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1980 X 1080
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488GB Western Digital WDC WD5000AAKS-00M9A0 ATA Device (IDE)
the WiFi light is turned off and to turn it on I just need to click Fn + F5 but it doesn't work!
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
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Windows 8.1 Pro 64-Bit
CPU
Intel Core i5-4460 @ 3.20GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. H97-D3H-CF (SOCKET 0)
Memory
8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 799MHz (11-11-11-28)
Graphics Card(s)
1023MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Gigabyte)
Monitor(s) Displays
SyncMaster (1920x1080@59Hz)
Screen Resolution
1980 X 1080
Hard Drives
488GB Western Digital WDC WD5000AAKS-00M9A0 ATA Device (IDE)
bump!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 

My Computer

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PC/Desktop
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro 64-Bit
CPU
Intel Core i5-4460 @ 3.20GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. H97-D3H-CF (SOCKET 0)
Memory
8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 799MHz (11-11-11-28)
Graphics Card(s)
1023MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Gigabyte)
Monitor(s) Displays
SyncMaster (1920x1080@59Hz)
Screen Resolution
1980 X 1080
Hard Drives
488GB Western Digital WDC WD5000AAKS-00M9A0 ATA Device (IDE)
BDani said:
the WiFi light is turned off and to turn it on I just need to click Fn + F5 but it doesn't work!
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so the key combo is Fn +F5 and when you do that the wifi light doesnt come on?

Then it is either the wifi card, or a driver.

Go to lenovo download the wifi driver and install it.


Ken J
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavillion dv-7 1005 Tx
OS
Win 8 Release candidate 8400
CPU
[email protected]
Memory
4 gigs
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia 9600M
Sound Card
HD built-in
Monitor(s) Displays
17" Wxga
Screen Resolution
1440x900
Cooling
none
Internet Speed
45Mb down 5Mb up
Can't find it...
 

My Computer

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PC/Desktop
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro 64-Bit
CPU
Intel Core i5-4460 @ 3.20GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. H97-D3H-CF (SOCKET 0)
Memory
8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 799MHz (11-11-11-28)
Graphics Card(s)
1023MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Gigabyte)
Monitor(s) Displays
SyncMaster (1920x1080@59Hz)
Screen Resolution
1980 X 1080
Hard Drives
488GB Western Digital WDC WD5000AAKS-00M9A0 ATA Device (IDE)
installed and even reinstalled windows 7 why isn't this working?
 

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Windows 8.1 Pro 64-Bit
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Intel Core i5-4460 @ 3.20GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. H97-D3H-CF (SOCKET 0)
Memory
8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 799MHz (11-11-11-28)
Graphics Card(s)
1023MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Gigabyte)
Monitor(s) Displays
SyncMaster (1920x1080@59Hz)
Screen Resolution
1980 X 1080
Hard Drives
488GB Western Digital WDC WD5000AAKS-00M9A0 ATA Device (IDE)
Bump?
 

My Computer

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PC/Desktop
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro 64-Bit
CPU
Intel Core i5-4460 @ 3.20GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. H97-D3H-CF (SOCKET 0)
Memory
8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 799MHz (11-11-11-28)
Graphics Card(s)
1023MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Gigabyte)
Monitor(s) Displays
SyncMaster (1920x1080@59Hz)
Screen Resolution
1980 X 1080
Hard Drives
488GB Western Digital WDC WD5000AAKS-00M9A0 ATA Device (IDE)
Does the wifi light go blue during Window's boot up and turn red after you login? Or does it just stay red all the time?

Moreover, I know that you mentioned pressing the Fn key, but have you tried physically pressing the wifi symbol on your computer? On my computer it is not just a light symbol, it is a touch sensitive button as well (which enables / disables wifi for me.)

BDani said:
installed and even reinstalled windows 7 why isn't this working?
Click to expand...
 

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HP DV6 1330sa
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Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit SP1
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INTEL DUAL CORE 2.1Ghz
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N/A
Memory
4GB DDR3
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INTEL
Sound Card
LAPTOP
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2
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3200x1080
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250GB
PSU
LAPTOP
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LAPTOP
Cooling
LAPTOP
Keyboard
SOLID YEAR 260U
Mouse
USB
Internet Speed
20 MB/S
Ummmm... I just tried to start it and no light at all...
Though I do remember yesterday when the light went blue for like a sec and then turned it self on but I think it happened when I messed with the BIOS or somthing like that.

About the Wifi symbol... Which one? the one in the right of my computer where's the time and everything is? I mean the system Tray?

Yes I clicked on it and it found nothing so I tried to solve things out using the Windows but it says that the Wifi utility or somthing like that is turned off/disabled.

Also if you need then my Laptop is Lenovo 3000 G550. Windows 7 32 bit.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro 64-Bit
CPU
Intel Core i5-4460 @ 3.20GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. H97-D3H-CF (SOCKET 0)
Memory
8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 799MHz (11-11-11-28)
Graphics Card(s)
1023MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Gigabyte)
Monitor(s) Displays
SyncMaster (1920x1080@59Hz)
Screen Resolution
1980 X 1080
Hard Drives
488GB Western Digital WDC WD5000AAKS-00M9A0 ATA Device (IDE)
I meant the wifi symbol on the actual computer case, my laptop has has a speaker and wifi symbol just above the keyboard F1-F12 keys. Look at your computer to see if it has such a feature, if it does, touch the wifi symbol. Does it go blue?

If the wifi symbol goes blue at boot, then red when Window's starts logging in, it can mean:
A) You need wifi drivers or updated wifi drivers.
B) The wifi symbol on the computer case was pressed, Window's remembers this and leaves WiFi disabled.

If the WiFi does not light up / lights up red, it could mean that the built in WiFi adapter is disabled in the BIOS.

BDani said:
Ummmm... I just tried to start it and no light at all...
Though I do remember yesterday when the light went blue for like a sec and then turned it self on but I think it happened when I messed with the BIOS or somthing like that.

About the Wifi symbol... Which one? the one in the right of my computer where's the time and everything is? I mean the system Tray?

Yes I clicked on it and it found nothing so I tried to solve things out using the Windows but it says that the Wifi utility or somthing like that is turned off/disabled.

Also if you need then my Laptop is Lenovo 3000 G550. Windows 7 32 bit.
Click to expand...
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP DV6 1330sa
OS
Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit SP1
CPU
INTEL DUAL CORE 2.1Ghz
Motherboard
N/A
Memory
4GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
INTEL
Sound Card
LAPTOP
Monitor(s) Displays
2
Screen Resolution
3200x1080
Hard Drives
250GB
PSU
LAPTOP
Case
LAPTOP
Cooling
LAPTOP
Keyboard
SOLID YEAR 260U
Mouse
USB
Internet Speed
20 MB/S
I have no WIFI symbol on the computer case...
And I also do not have any button above the F keys...

Also I have no idea what am I suppose to do in the BIOS...
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro 64-Bit
CPU
Intel Core i5-4460 @ 3.20GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. H97-D3H-CF (SOCKET 0)
Memory
8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 799MHz (11-11-11-28)
Graphics Card(s)
1023MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Gigabyte)
Monitor(s) Displays
SyncMaster (1920x1080@59Hz)
Screen Resolution
1980 X 1080
Hard Drives
488GB Western Digital WDC WD5000AAKS-00M9A0 ATA Device (IDE)
Do you have a "Reset Default Settings" available in your BIOS...if so try that.
 

My Computer

OS
win7
I dont know... How to I check?
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro 64-Bit
CPU
Intel Core i5-4460 @ 3.20GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. H97-D3H-CF (SOCKET 0)
Memory
8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 799MHz (11-11-11-28)
Graphics Card(s)
1023MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Gigabyte)
Monitor(s) Displays
SyncMaster (1920x1080@59Hz)
Screen Resolution
1980 X 1080
Hard Drives
488GB Western Digital WDC WD5000AAKS-00M9A0 ATA Device (IDE)
When you boot up, there should be the option to enter your BIOS by selecting the right key during boot, normally this is either "Del" or the "f2" key although this varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. When you get to the BIOS settings, it may be one of the top level options available. If it is, just select the option and then press "f10" to save the settings.
 

My Computer

OS
win7
There is no reset BIOS thing...
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro 64-Bit
CPU
Intel Core i5-4460 @ 3.20GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. H97-D3H-CF (SOCKET 0)
Memory
8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 799MHz (11-11-11-28)
Graphics Card(s)
1023MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Gigabyte)
Monitor(s) Displays
SyncMaster (1920x1080@59Hz)
Screen Resolution
1980 X 1080
Hard Drives
488GB Western Digital WDC WD5000AAKS-00M9A0 ATA Device (IDE)
didn't work...
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro 64-Bit
CPU
Intel Core i5-4460 @ 3.20GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. H97-D3H-CF (SOCKET 0)
Memory
8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 799MHz (11-11-11-28)
Graphics Card(s)
1023MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Gigabyte)
Monitor(s) Displays
SyncMaster (1920x1080@59Hz)
Screen Resolution
1980 X 1080
Hard Drives
488GB Western Digital WDC WD5000AAKS-00M9A0 ATA Device (IDE)
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