Cannot connect to WiFi
Sorry to start another thread on this subject so soon after the last one but I'm pulling my hair out trying to get this thing to connect. This is DW's Dell Inspiron 1545 with Intel 5100 AGN wireles...
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DW's computer stopped connecting to the WIFI at home. I tried everything I could think of. Finally, I decided the adapter in the computer had died and bought another. I replaced it on the mother board. (Did not want to use a stick because she only has 2 USB ports.) It STILL wouldn't connect. Finally, I discovered that there is a WIFI symbol on a key on the keyboard. I hit it, and the WIFI connected. She had accidentally hit that key and disabled the WIFI.
Oh well, she now has a b/g/n adapter where she only had a b/g adapter before.
ON EDIT:
On re-reading the OP, I see that her computer can see the WIFI signals. That means this is not your problem. I am not going to delete it, however, because someone else may find it useful sometime.
However, some networks require the MAC address to be registered in the system before allowing a computer to connect. At my house, even with the password, you won't be able to connect unless I add your MAC address to my MAC address filter. This should not be a problem on your home WIFI though. It also is not a problem if you try to connect at a McDonalds or Starbucks.
Oh well, she now has a b/g/n adapter where she only had a b/g adapter before.
ON EDIT:
On re-reading the OP, I see that her computer can see the WIFI signals. That means this is not your problem. I am not going to delete it, however, because someone else may find it useful sometime.
However, some networks require the MAC address to be registered in the system before allowing a computer to connect. At my house, even with the password, you won't be able to connect unless I add your MAC address to my MAC address filter. This should not be a problem on your home WIFI though. It also is not a problem if you try to connect at a McDonalds or Starbucks.
