Urgent help needed..

SickoJay · 4 Jul 2012 at 17:40

Okay so just got my new pc, set everything up.. Activated windows.. But can't connect to the internet.. I have a WiFi built in to the Motherboard, and I also bought a additional wireless card. But it just says no networks are available?
:confused:

Not a problem with the network as I'm on typing this on the laptop downstairs.

I had these extra two antenna's in the box with my PC. I attached them on the back still no luck.

If someone could point me in the right direction would be appreciated.. Can't do anything on my new PC without internet.

Have tried rebooting so don't suggest that.

KIA · 4 Jul 2012 at 17:46

Latest drivers?
Both cards listed under Device Manager?

SickoJay · 4 Jul 2012 at 17:58

Yes all the cards are listed in device manager.. And latest versions. I honestly have no idea what the problem is!

mranderson · 4 Jul 2012 at 18:00

Security settings checked?

SickoJay · 4 Jul 2012 at 18:09

When windows first loaded up it said the name of my
Wireless connection now it just won't come up. How can I make sure the wireless cards are working?

SickoJay · 4 Jul 2012 at 18:19

Okay, just went into task manager.. clicked on networking.. It shows 3 Adapters.

Local Area Connection
Wireless Connection
Wireless Connection 2

It states that they are ALL disconnected. So how can I connect them?

mranderson · 4 Jul 2012 at 18:20

Can you see the cards at the network and internet centre?

mranderson · 4 Jul 2012 at 18:24

Right click connect/disconnect, disable/enable and diagnosis

SickoJay · 4 Jul 2012 at 18:29

Have tried that Mranderson, does not work, says maybe a problem with the router but it can't be if im on the connection right now on my laptop? and ive tried resetting the router..

mranderson · 4 Jul 2012 at 18:32

Router settings are compatible with the cards? (if only n and cards are g they will not work)
Safety settings the same (router and cards TKIP, AES)?

SickoJay · 4 Jul 2012 at 18:39

Yeah.. it must be something to do with the card or something I haven't turned on. Really annoying..

mranderson · 4 Jul 2012 at 18:46

What do you get with ipconfig at cmd mode?

MADEinSTOKE · 4 Jul 2012 at 18:50

Is the router broadcasting it's SSID

SickoJay · 4 Jul 2012 at 18:53

Yes because I am using it right now on my laptop.

SickoJay · 4 Jul 2012 at 18:54

mranderson said:
What do you get with ipconfig at cmd mode?

ALL of them say

MEDIA DISCONNECTED

mranderson · 4 Jul 2012 at 19:00

Have you installed any utility for the wifi card?

SickoJay · 4 Jul 2012 at 19:07

Well I tried to but my PC Crashed! Will try again

SickoJay · 4 Jul 2012 at 19:18

Installed it,. then done a diagnostic test and this came up:

Wireless Lan Card Verification...
WLAN Card disabled

SickoJay · 4 Jul 2012 at 19:19

And on the network test... it says "Invalid adapter!" -_-

mranderson · 4 Jul 2012 at 19:22

What is the model of the card? Are you able to disable the onboard one from within the BIOS?