Laptops and wireless networks

[32.5i]

Fn + F2 enables/disables the bluetooth icon under the screen

[scabzzzz]

I dont see the 2200 listed for Service Tag DL1KY61.
I do see that its an Inspiron 6000 so I know I have the right tag.

The only drivers Dell offers for your machine are miniPCI card wireless devices.

[32.5i]

maybe my drivers werent current.. looks like theres one on dells site that i missed..

http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&releaseid=R155386&SystemID=INS_PNT_6000&servicetag=&os=WW1&osl=en&deviceid=5896&devlib=0&typecnt=0&vercnt=7&catid=-1&impid=-1&formatcnt=1&libid=5&fileid=207280

[scabzzzz]

So at this point I'm inclined to say that your computer doesnt have wireless. Take some screen shots and email me at

yummysauce at gmail.com

[scabzzzz]

Oh wait...

Did you reinstall the operating system?
In the Device Manager, do you see any devices listed without drivers?

Email me a screen shot of the Device manager with the Network section expanded..

And some of your full desktop or system tray.

[32.5i]

I didnt re-install anything but it could have been done by the P.O

[scabzzzz]

Problemo fixed

[kronus]

both http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=2376 and http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/dell...tag=mncol;psum claim that it has a built in wireless card, scabzzzz.

[32.5i]

thanks for the help guys.. looks like the wireless card was removed?
the intel PROSet/wireless says it was "unable to detect a supported wireless adapter. Please install a supported adapter"

[scabzzzz]

see my email.

[32.5i]

trying new drivers now...

[32.5i]

alright! problem solved!! guess i needed a diff driver..

can i uninstall/delete the one i don't need?

[scabzzzz]

Yeah, if its working, just leave it alone.

[scabzzzz]

Btw, I'm on a fucking roll today. Every issue I've troubleshooted at work today hardware or software, I've nailed. ZING

[32.5i]

ZING ! lol. Thanks again guys