Look For Intel Wireless Manger/Configuration Tool in your start menu, open and click on configuration drop down menu(or something similar) and select let windows manage wireless
Your obviously having a network configuration issue. Go into Network icon, set up a network connection, make sure you have Wi-Fi and that your laptop is picking up the signal then manually set up or scan for the wifi access point, your laptop should pick up the access point and a name should appear for that wifi spot. Once that is done then you can rename your access point with your name or HOME whatever you like, its hard to explain through here.
Wireless Zero configuration is a utility that connects your computer to a wireless network.
If
Wireless Zero configuration is not enabled, the following message will
appear: "Windows cannot configure this wireless connection."
Note: If you have the Belkin utility installed, you'll need to change the Program Choice in the Options tab so the Windows XP Utility is selected.
Setup steps:
Find Wireless Zero Configuration within the Services list.
Right-click Windows Zero Configuration and select Properties.
Select Automatic from the drop-down menu next to Startup type.
Click Apply and restart your computer.
Hi,
These are the general steps to all wireless connectivity.
Click the link below for proper cable connections in setting up your wireless network.
This link also provides somewhat a checklist on what you need for wireless connectivity.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/setup/wireless.mspx
Then, configure your wireless connection. The following links provides the step by step instructions for each version of Windows:
Windows Vista. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Setting-up-a-wireless-network
Windows 7. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Setting-up-a-wireless-network
I hope this works for you. Kindly reply for further assistance. Good Luck!
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In order for the wireless computer to connect to the router wirelessly, the router and the computer's wireless settings should be the same. Before trying to connect your wireless adapter to a Linksys wireless router, please know the following: SSID or Network Name, Wireless Security and/or Network Key.
Connecting to Wireless Networks Using XP's Wireless Zero Configuration
To connect to the wireless network using Windows Vista, click here.
Follow these steps to connect to your wireless network using XP's Wireless Zero Configuration.
Step 1: Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon at the bottom-right of the screen and select View Available Wireless Networks.
NOTE: If Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) is disabled or other wireless network monitor is running, the Wireless Network Connection will not appear at the bottom-right corner. To enable WZC on the computer, contact Microsoft or consult the computer manufacturer.
Step 2:
Select your wireless network
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Thank you but this did not help as in the Network Connection icon no signal can be identified. Thank you for your interest.
Thank you for your advice, but there is no Intel Wireless Manager/Confiuragtion Tool or anything similar in the start menu. Thank you for your interest.
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