I keep getting an error message indicating that my wireless device is disabled. It's a HP mini. for work serial CNF0260923. HP MIni 210 - 1076NR

Login in to the router UI and check the connected devices.Also add your devices.

Go to control panel -> Hardware & Sound -> device manager. Find your network device. Is ther any yellow sign. Select the device enable it from menu

Hi,
Welcome to Fixya. You can use the 2 methods below to try to fix the issue
Method 1 - Update BIOS Firstly, if you can get past the error and actually boot into the OS, then you want to try and download the latest version of the BIOS. If you can't get past the error, make sure you try to load the computer in Safe Mode and see if the OS loads.
Another thing you can try is to enter the Setup and disable the wireless component on the laptop. Then try to restart the computer and see if you can get past the "unsupported wireless network device" error.
If so, go to the HP update site (http://www.hp.com/#Support) and type in the model number for your HP laptop. Download the latest version of the BIOS and install it!
Method 2 - Reset the BIOS If that doesn't work, you'll have to try resetting the BIOS. In order to do this, you have to restart the HP computer and then press the F10 key while the HP logo is showing. Press it a couple of times during the initial boot up if you can't get in immediately.
Now go to the Exit menu and select Load Setup Defaults. Finally choose Exit saving changes.
After resetting the BIOS, you'll have to perform an OS repair install. This is a pretty long guide in itself, so I'll direct you to a great post that walks through each step in performing the repair install. Not that it will NOT delete any of your data or programs.
Just let me know what happen. Thanks

Hello,

To correct this issue, you will need to remove the PCI wireless card from your laptop or disable the mini PCI settings in the BIOS menu.

On IBM's, the Mini PCI card slot is usually at the back of computer.

After removing card or disabling the mini PCI settings in the BIOS menu, boot your computer. Make sure to update your BIOS. The new BIOS version can be downloaded from the manufacturer's website.
(http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-51708.html).

This issue has been corrected in the latests BIOS updates released.

After updating the BIOS, you can reseat the PCI Wireless card or enable the mini PCI settings in the BIOS menu.

Note that once you have removed the wireless card, you will not have wireless connection until you update the bios and replace it.

Hope this helps.

Hi,

I think you can try this steps and hope it will help you.
Try to reseat the Wireless Card in your machine.

You will need the following tools to complete the removal and replacement procedures:
-Magnetic screwdriver
-Phillips P0 screwdriver
-5.0-mm socket for system board screwlocks
-Flat-bladed screwdriver
-Tool kit-includes

Turn the machine upsidedown

Remove the battery.




Wireless Card Removal

1. Loosen the PM2.0×5.0 screw 1 that secures the Mini PCI
compartment cover to the computer.
2. Lift the rear edge of the Mini PCI compartment cover 2, and
then swing it forward.
3. Remove the Mini PCI compartment cover.



4. Disconnect the wireless antenna cables 1 from the Mini PCI
communications card.
5. Spread the two retaining tabs 2 that secure the Mini PCI
communications card to the communications compartment
socket. (The board rises up).
6. Remove the wireless communications card 3 by pulling the
board away from the socket at a 45-degree angle.

**Reverse the above procedure to install a Mini PCI
communications card.

If happens that it does not work, I think you can just reinstall OS just to make sure if its Hardware or Software problem.

Thank you for choosing FixYa.

Hi there! When you cleared things to make space, you may have accidentally deleted important system files, and your system may have become corrupted. Did you get some sort of recovery USB with your HP Mini? Does the message have a blue background? Does it look something like this: http://www.grahamnewbert.co.uk/Some_Pictures/BSOD.jpg ? If it does, you have a so-called "Blue Screen of Death", which means that there is a serious error with your system, and Windows won't work.

Can be two thinks: Wireless card disable, In this case go to Control Panel - Device Manager - network adapter or Replace the network card

Windows Zero Wireless Configuration is one of the best programs to run a WiFi in Windows XP or Vista. Most of the other software packages that come with the different adapters have been poor at best in keeping a connection through Windows. Here is the best guide to get you back up and connected.

Windows XP:

Click Start
Right click on My Computer
When a window pops up click on properties
Click on the Hardware tab
Click Device Manager
Click the [+] next to Network Adapters
Find your wireless card and right click on it.
Click Disable
Windows may warn you that disabling the device may make it stop functioning.
Continue disabling the device.
Wait 30 seconds or so.
Right click on your wireless again and click Enable.
Exit the device manager.
Reconnect to your router.
You should now be able to connect to the internet.

Windows Vista:

Click Start Logo
Right Click Computer
Click Device Manager
Windows will ask you about opening Device Manager Click Continue
Click the [+] next to Network Adapters
Find your wireless card and right click on it.
Click Disable
Windows may warn you that disabling the device may make it stop functioning.
Continue disabling the device.
Wait 30 seconds or so.
Right click on your wireless again and click Enable.
Exit the device manager.
Reconnect to your router.
You should now be able to connect to the internet.

check you wireless router settings if the wireless is enable on the router then , if this is done disable the firewall on your wireless laptop and if you cannot still connect to the wireless uninstalled and reinstalled your wireless driver software.
Adeyiga Shitu

This is due to the fact that IBM laptops have a list of accepted devices, and the pci card is not recognised in the list. On IBM - Amilo, Mini PCI card slot is usually at the back of computer. Locate and remove Mini PCI wireless card, you will not have integrated wireless after this.
Other solution is to find the option to disable mini PCI in bios settings.
Here is how mini pci wireless card looks like: