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spdabbs · 16-04-2007, 00:54

It is possible that the onboard wireless is turning itself off to save power. On a lappy there's usually an Fn key combo to enable it, first try that. Next step is to stop it turning itself off. If your PC has its own power management software (Acer is one that does for sure), make sure that's set to leave wifi alone on both battery and mains. Also, check the Power Options - Advanced Power Settings in Control Panel to make it leave the wifi on regardless of how the PC is being powered.

16-04-2007, 00:54	#9
spdabbs Inactive Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nottingham Posts: 10	Re: Wireless & Vista It is possible that the onboard wireless is turning itself off to save power. On a lappy there's usually an Fn key combo to enable it, first try that. Next step is to stop it turning itself off. If your PC has its own power management software (Acer is one that does for sure), make sure that's set to leave wifi alone on both battery and mains. Also, check the Power Options - Advanced Power Settings in Control Panel to make it leave the wifi on regardless of how the PC is being powered.