Posts by quiettiger9

The ZTE ZXHN H208N is my router, but even when I switch it to run without any security enabled, the same thing happens: it just won't connect.

After I checked the "use Windows to configure my wireless" box just like you suggested, the networks have reappeared, but they refuse to connect.

I don't have the original disc. All these Lenovo utilities include an option to toggle the Wi-Fi directly through the software instead of using Fn F5, but none of them actually work on XP—they're all designed for Windows 7. I’ve tried installing everything from the drivers to those utility programs found online, and I even ended up catching a virus on my computer, which forced me to reinstall the OS last night. I was just at my wit's end...

What frustrates me most is that the networks actually showed up briefly after you told me to disable the Windows setting that allows the OS to manage my Wi-Fi, yet now they've vanished again... I’m starting to think Kyle Sanchez96 was right—there must have been some sort of error occurring somewhere between the modem and the network card.

It is obvious that the registration went through since I was prompted to connect to the Wi-Fi networks, but now, nothing is working. What am I supposed to do?

Well, it’s just great. After I clicked "yes" to confirm that Windows wasn't managing my Wi-Fi, now there aren't even any networks showing up at all. Nothing...

I find myself in the exact same predicament right now. When I was going through the installation process, I received a prompt stating: "During installation, you chose to not use Microsoft wireless configuration manager to control your network card. However, it is currently enabled for this device. Do you want to disable it?" I selected "yes," thinking I was doing the right thing, but immediately after—all my Wi-Fi networks vanished! They are simply gone.

The drivers on the card are already the latest versions available. There's no way an update would work, so that definitely isn't the issue here.

After I selected "yes," my wireless networks completely vanished. They aren't appearing in the options anymore. When I check the BIOS, the only thing listed is the Fn key lock option, which is currently disabled. Furthermore, when I attempt to toggle the Wi-Fi using the Fn+F5 shortcut, I am met with this error: "unable to change power state of 802.11 wireless radio. Update drivers of network adapter."

After installing everything you guys suggested along with every possible driver, the Wi-Fi window finally popped up showing available networks. But here’s the problem: when I select my network and enter the password, it just sits there with that standard "Please wait while Windows connects to the ADSL" message, and then... nothing. It fails to connect, and the icon still shows a red X. To make matters worse, a prompt appeared saying: "During installation, you chose to not use Microsoft wireless configuration manager to control your network card. However, it is currently enabled for this device. Do you want to disable it? Yes or No?"

I find it hard to believe that the installation order makes any difference here. When I set up the OS last time, everything went perfectly smoothly without a single hiccup. Still, you might have a point. I'll give it a shot and see what happens.

It’s running Windows XP SP3

I just finished the installation, and yet nothing has changed

I gave that a shot too, but it didn't change a thing.

Both my LAN and Wi-Fi connections are enabled, yet I am facing a persistent issue. Despite everything being active, pressing the Fn-Fnešto key combination on my keyboard does absolutely nothing to trigger the Wi-Fi. Why should the hardware simply refuse to respond when the software shows everything is ready?

Windows XP runs perfectly fine with just 1 GB of RAM, especially if you're only using it for YouTube and catching up on the news. Haha

The machine is running Windows XP SP3 with all drivers fully installed. If you check the Device Manager, the Wi-Fi card shows up correctly with no yellow warning icons. However, the Wi-Fi icon in the system tray has a red 'X' through it. Ethernet works perfectly fine, but the wireless connection isn't kicking in. For reference, the card is an Atheros ar5001x.

I went through with the installation and all the options are showing up, but for some reason, I can't actually toggle the Wi-Fi on. How is that even possible?

No, that was actually the very first thing I considered.

It doesn't matter; nothing is happening.