IBM Think Pad R51 1829 wireless issue

IBM Think Pad R51 1829 wireless issue

I anm using Windows XP Home Edition Version 2002
Service pack 2
Intel(r) Pentium (r) M
Processor
1.70 GH
The only issue is in the hardware that I can find saying that I don't have my
Network Controller Driver.
I have downloaded and ran what I think is the proper wireless driver from IBM / Lenova and still I can not detect any wireless connectons
Even when I go to my computer / network places/ nothing shows up for wireless
I am at the end of my rope so any help is gretaly appreciated

have a fantastic day

Carolyn

 

Hi Carolyn,
I have found the driver for your wireless card here...

http://www.wireless-driver.com/Thin...Pad-80211bg-80211abg-for-Windows-XP-and-2000/

if this does not work please download speccy ....

http://majorgeeks.com/Speccy_d6358.html

scan and post the resulting log like this...

http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=86880

this will give us better insight into your machine and resolve your issue quicker.

iain.t :major

 

Hi Carolyn,
I have found the driver for your wireless card here...

http://www.wireless-driver.com/Think...s-XP-and-2000/

if this does not work please download speccy ....

The download link does not work.. Is there anywhere ese I could find this driver to download

Thank you

 

Hi Carolyn,

Sorry about that... try this one.....

http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-67214.html

click on the .exe file. If this does not work please follow the steps in the last post. Got to go out now but will check in later.

iain.t :major

 

I downloaded it,
It ran and said it installed but I am still not detecting the wireless
I attached a file with the information from the progrqm in the previous thread

Thank you so much for all your help.

Carolyn

 

Your computer knows that it has a network card but you don't have all of the services turned on that you need. I don't want to guess so let me see if I can find an official list of what needs to be running.

 

Thank you so much,
The only thing that it shows in the device manager not working
is the Network Controller driver.
I could not find that driver anywhere that worked on the Lenova or IBM site
You guys are fantastic
Have a great evening..

Carolyn

 

Hi Carolyn,
Pleased to hear that the wireless driver issue is fixed . I will leave you now in the hands or handygal (no pun intended :-D ) now as she will know about the running processes/services that you need to have turned on.

iain.t :major

 

:cryNo I still do not have wireless
Handy girl felt that because my log that I added to a previous post showed
the laptop is showing the wireless card I must have something turned off somewhere causing my issue...
the darn thing still will not show me even a wireless list in the network area

thank you guys for being so patient with this issue

Carolyn

 

Hi Carolyn,
I would strongly suggest that you install sp3 as this service pack fixes a lot gliches with xp and could help resolve your issue...

http://majorgeeks.com/Microsoft_Windows_XP_Service_Pack_3_d4323.html

then I would re-try installing the driver for the wireless card from my last location that I gave you.

http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-67214.html

iain.t :major

 

I tried istalling service pack 3 and I got a parimiter error andI redowloaded and installed the wireless driver again and still no wireless sadly..

trying to think what else I can do it seems like its something simple and stupid that I am missing

Thank you

Carolyn

 

Hi Carolyn,
Have you tried to do the service pack install through windows updates?? or directly from MS.

iain.t :major

 

I tried through both.. I am going to try uninstalling it and reinstalling it.is it direct through microsoft better ..just wondering.
Thank you for your patience

Carolyn

 

I would always say that it is advisable, wherever you can, is to install software/drivers/and updates directly from the original source,but on the other hand all of the downloads that MG's release for use are very stable and from reliable sources.Don't worry about the length of time it is taking to resolve this issue...WE WILL GET IT FIXED!!!

iain.t :major

 

I did it .. I did it.. I reinstalled windows 3.. this time it went.. Then I downloaded the driver for wireless again and went into the cdrive / drivers and the folder the driver was in.. ran the driver setup and I have internet... God Bless you all..

I am dancing around the room Wooooo Hoooo making back up discs now :0)..

Thank you Thank you Thank you....

 

Hi Carolyn,
Well done!!!!!! Any more issues that you come across please don't hessitate in making a new thread, we are always willing to assist in offering free solutions and advice.

Best Regards.

iain.t :major