Wireless card disappeared from laptop
Problem description:
The wireless card disappeared from the laptop. The wireless card is missing from the network connections and device manager. It looks like there is no wireless card installed at all.
Possible cause:
1. Bad contact between wireless card and motherboard.
2. Corrupted software.
3. Bad wireless card.
4. Motherboard failure.
Tags: Connection to the Internet, Network connection, Wireless connection failure
Orange light on network port stopped flashing
Problem description:
Orange light on the laptop network port stopped flashing. The laptop will not connect to the local network and Internet.
Possible cause:
1. Local Area Connection is disabled.
2. Defective network cable.
3. Bad network port.
Laptop network port is loose
Problem description:
The laptop network port is loose. In order to connect to the Internet you have to wiggle the cable inside the network port. The light on the network port starts blinking only if you find the right position for the cable.
Possible cause:
1. Bad network cable.
2. Damaged network port.
Laptop stopped connecting to wireless network
Problem description:
The laptop stopped connecting to the wireless network. The wireless connection used to work fine but now it’s not working. You tested your laptop with a few wireless routers without any luck.
Possible cause:
1. Wrong settings for the wireless card.
2. Bad or corrupted software.
3. Wireless card or router failure.
Tags: Connection to the Internet, Network connection, Wireless connection failure
