Wireless connectivity - not turning on

[sirilu]

Hi, I recently got a VGN-AR31M laptop with Windows vista home premium pre-installed. I've Sky broadband with Netgear router. When I turn on the laptop, somehow the wireless connections are not being detected.
As soon as the laptop is rebooted with wireless switch on, I can see the light turning on for couple of minutes in front of the computer and is turning off immediately.
Any ideas please?

Thanks.

[Blencogo]

Hi sirilu and welcome to Club Vaio.

Open the Wireless Device Switch by double-clicking on the square icon in the System Tray. Check that 2.4GHz Wireless LAN is checked.

Open Network and Sharing Centre by Double-clicking the network icon in the System Tray.
Turn on Network Discovery if this is an option.
Click on 'Manage Wireless Networks'.
Is your Network shown?
If so right-click on it and choose Properties.
On the Connection Tab make sure 'Connect Automatically when in Range' is ticked - while you are there uncheck the 'Connect to a more Preferred Network if Available' box.
Is your network shown as a Private or a Public Network?

[sirilu]

Hi Blencogo,

I don't find any wireless icon on the system tray! Also, no network is appearing under "Manage networks" option.

What do I have to do to get the wireless icon in the system tray.


Thanks