"Rich" wrote:

> On Wed, 26 Jul 2006 18:51:01 -0700, noni
> <n***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >hello,
> >  i'm sure this is a very silly question but i really can't figure it out so
> >i am hoping someone out there can help me. i set up a wireless router with my
> >dsl. i have no trouble with internet connection on my laptop. my
> >desktop,however, doesn't seem to recognize that wireless exists. It doesn't
> >show it to me as an option in network connections.  i am positive it is
> >wireless capable because it used to be wirelessly connected to the internet
> >when it was in another room in our house. i have tried and tried and cant
> >figure it out. all help appreciated. thanks!
>
> is the wi-fi card in the desktop powered up?  are you seeing any other
> wi-fi networks on the desktop?  is the desktop in a weak signal area
> in the house?  if placed side-by-side will the laptop still see the
> network?  does the wi-fi card in the desktop have an adjustable
> antenna or can an external antenna be connected? 
>
> 73,
> rich, n9dko
>
>
>

>no. pc is behaving as though it has never heard of wireless before! so odd. i
>used to see the wireless icon and ow i dont see it
>
>"Rich" wrote:
>
>> On Wed, 26 Jul 2006 18:51:01 -0700, noni
>> <n***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>
>> >hello,
>> >  i'm sure this is a very silly question but i really can't figure it out so
>> >i am hoping someone out there can help me. i set up a wireless router with my
>> >dsl. i have no trouble with internet connection on my laptop. my
>> >desktop,however, doesn't seem to recognize that wireless exists. It doesn't
>> >show it to me as an option in network connections.  i am positive it is
>> >wireless capable because it used to be wirelessly connected to the internet
>> >when it was in another room in our house. i have tried and tried and cant
>> >figure it out. all help appreciated. thanks!
>>
>> is the wi-fi card in the desktop powered up?  are you seeing any other
>> wi-fi networks on the desktop?  is the desktop in a weak signal area
>> in the house?  if placed side-by-side will the laptop still see the
>> network?  does the wi-fi card in the desktop have an adjustable
>> antenna or can an external antenna be connected? 
>>
>> 73,
>> rich, n9dko
>>
>>
>>