Wireless network connection stopped working

[ssparker7]

I have a Sony Vaio FS96OP with an Intel 2200BG Network Connection. I connect to my wireless via a Dlink wbr-1310. It has been working fine and I was in the middle of something and it just stopped working. It no longer picks up the network, or any of the networks that it normally detects in nearby buildings. Other computers in the house are still able to access wireless. The device manager says that the network adaptor is working properly. I've uninstalled and reinstalled the driver. None of this seems to help. Any suggestions?

[Tuttle]

Check if the laptop has a setting (either a function key combo like Fn+F2 or a physical switch) to disable the wireless antenna for flights etc. If so then you might have just toggled that.

[SpywareDr]

Move the little WLAN switch (number "9" below) to the right



http://www.iq.sony.com/srvs/DocsConn...alid=69128&DL=

[ssparker7]

There was indeed a switch, and it was turned off! Thanks a bunch.

[SpywareDr]

You're welcome.

[bekk8683]

My switch is loose also. Is this a known problem? Can I change the switch?

Move the little WLAN switch (number "9" below) to the right



http://www.iq.sony.com/srvs/DocsConn...alid=69128&DL=

[SuperSparks]

I imagine it will be a perfectly standard slide switch, which can be easily replaced (you may need to do a little soldering). Th biggest problem is dismantling the laptop in order tyo get to the switch. Here are some repair guides for Sony:

http://home.comcast.net/~dan2804/nws/sonysupport.html

[SpywareDr]

One alternative:





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BTW, it works. I use it.