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Vaio pcg 961c How can I tell if it's wifi enabled!!!

alital1 — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:02:38 GMT

I just bought a second hand laptop for my daughter and it said in the Ebay advert it had wifi. I'm not computer literate at all. I can't connect to the internet. Is there a quick way to check? Hope somebody can help asap.

Vaio pcg 961c How can I tell if it's wifi enabled!!!

Blencogo — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:19:05 GMT

Hi alital1 and welcome.

You will need to find the correct model type to be able to find the specifications. It looks like you are quoting a chassis number which may be shared between several models.

Have a look above the keyboard or on the screen surround for a model something like PCG-FX201.

Once we have the correct model we can find an answer to your question.

Vaio pcg 961c How can I tell if it's wifi enabled!!!

Blencogo — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:27:08 GMT

If it is a PCG-FX201 then it is NOT WiFi enabled - you will need to but a cheap WiFi card for about £5 like this: -

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Belkin-Wireless-Plus-Notebook-Card/dp/B002BFEOE0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1325280286&sr=8-2

Here is the manual: -

ftp://ftp.vaio-link.com/pub/manuals/Notebooks/FX/FX200/FX201_H_UK.pdf

Vaio pcg 961c How can I tell if it's wifi enabled!!!

alital1 — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:34:33 GMT

Hi, that's definetly the model number. Its got Microsoft Windows Millennium edition on it too.

Vaio pcg 961c How can I tell if it's wifi enabled!!!

alital1 — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:36:19 GMT

Ooops I can see another number on the screen part. Pcg-fx201

Vaio pcg 961c How can I tell if it's wifi enabled!!!

alital1 — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:38:34 GMT

Ermmm, where does the card fit into? It may have one in for all I know. He did say it is wifi enabled. I have NO idea what I am doing!

Vaio pcg 961c How can I tell if it's wifi enabled!!!

Blencogo — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:27:14 GMT

Have a look in the manual - Page 44

If it has one already, it will stick out about 10mm and you will see it easily.

Vaio pcg 961c How can I tell if it's wifi enabled!!!

alital1 — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:32:32 GMT

No there isn't one in there, thank you very very much for your help, i dare say i'll speak to you again!