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2 edits | reply to bigwavedavek Re: problem connecting to a wireless network
As an administrator if you click on Start > Connect To > Show All Connections you should bring up the windows showing your network connections. See the screen shot from my XP Pro wireless desktop. You don't see something like that?
If not do you have wireless enabled on your laptop? Some laptops have a switch to enable/disable the wireless hardware.
What wireless router is your son using, ie. manufacturer and model?
What wireless hardware are you using on your laptop? Is it integrated or an add-on card? -- "When all else fails, read the instructions..." MS-MVP Windows Desktop User Experience |