Wireless radio off

SOURCE: 802.11g Network Adapter Radio Control Switch

It's not a physical switch, and they really should put more thought into the error messages they write. To "flip" the "switch" you hold down your function key and hit F2 (you'll notice a little symbol on the F2 button - that's the "radio switch"). After that, just right click on your wireless connection and choose repair.

Thomas Christopher

• 1601 Answers
• Posted on Dec 26, 2007

SOURCE: wireless radio switch

Page 13 will show you the radio switch. It is the 4th button.

Wireless switch Turns the wireless feature on or off, but
does not create a wireless connection.
✎ A wireless network must be set up in
order to establish a wireless
connection.

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01035586.pdf

SOURCE: wireless radio adapter

if ur sure that that it is the fn and f2 that u have to press simultaneously to turn on wireless capabilty. Make sure u press it long enough
Right click on wireless network connection item in ur system bar and goto view available wireless connection and check what message is displayed there
If it still says that " No wireless network were found , make sure wireless switch is on "
Contact COMPAQ


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If ur not sure whether it FN F2 , then try to FN & F5 or FN & F2

SOURCE: wireless adapter radio

When your computer is switched on, the WiFi radio is almost always transmitting or receiving signals. In certain situations, as in an airplane, signals from the radio may cause interference. Use the following methods if you need to disable the radio and use your notebook without emitting radio signals.
Use the Optional Computer Radio On or Off Switch

If your computer has an external switch installed, use it to switch the WiFi radio on or off. See the computer manufacturer for more information about this switch. If you have Intel® PROSet/Wireless installed, the current state of the radio displays in the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window and on the Taskbar.


Use Intel PROSet/Wireless to Switch the WiFi Radio On or Off

From Intel PROSet/Wireless, the WiFi radio can be switched on or off. The status icon on Intel PROSet/Wireless displays the current state of the radio.

To start Intel® PROSet/Wireless, use one of the following methods:

• Click Start > Programs > Intel PROSet Wireless > WiFi Connection Utility.
• Right-click the Taskbar icon located in the lower right corner of your Windows* Desktop to open the Taskbar menu. Click Configure WiFi.
• Double-click the Taskbar icon to open Intel PROSet/Wireless.

1. From your desktop, right-click My Computer.
2. Click Properties.
3. Click Hardware.
4. Click Device Manager.
5. Double-click Network adapters and expand the selection by clicking the Plus symbol.
6. Right-click the installed WiFi adapter.
7. Choose Disable from the menu.
8. Click OK.

1. Use Control Panel > Mobile PC > Adjust commonly used mobility settings (if you use Classic View, select Control Panel > Power Options.
2. Click Turn Wireless Off .

SOURCE: wireless radio control problem

Try going into the Device Manager and making sure the Wireless Adapter is enabled. Click Start > Control Panel > System. Click the Hardware tab then click the Device Manager button. Now click the Plus [+] next to Network adapters then double-click the wireless adapter which is probably the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection which will open the Properties dialog. Ensure the Device status reads, "This device is working properly" and Device usage shows "Use this device (enable)." If either the Device status or Device usage shows anything other than what is shown above, first try to change the Device usage, which should change the Device status. Now try again to use your wireless adapter. You might need to press Fn + F5 to turn the device on.