Was fixing the built-in wifi device of the MSI Wind for several hours now to no avail. The problem is that the wifi just wouldn’t detect any wireless connections even if you’re already beside the router.
I’ve already searched for related problems and read on forums that there’s a sizable number of MSI Wind owners are having the similar problmes with the wifi.
I’ve also tried re-installing the device drivers as well as downloading and running the latest version from MSI’s website. Still nothing.
The system seems to be registering the right hardware but the wifi just could not detect any signal (AP). I’m thinking of several work-around — like looking for older versions of the driver, running a 3rd party wifi manager, among others.
Any other MSI Wind owners here that can share some info regarding the wifi? Maybe also check the driver version you are using. Or point me to a downloadable wifi drivers I can use for Windows.
For the meantime, I’m hooking up my spare Linksys USB WiFi dongle into the Wind (I knew that dongle will be very useful one day).
Hmmn, looks like the solution is gone with the “wind” LOL!
What router are you using?
LiNTEK
I had the same problem with my Wind u100, I downloaded the driver, re-installed it and it worked just fine.
Hope this helps….
Yes, it’s just a driver issue.
hi, my sister have the same problem. just wanna ask how much does an external usb wi-fi cost? and where can we buy one? thanks!
The external USB wifi costs Php1,800 for the Linksys but there are cheaper ones from CDRKing. It’s available in most PC shops.
Strange that MSI has let this one slip past their radar.
Another point for their competitors I suppose.
Yup, it’s a driver issue. Just re-installed the Realtek drivers from MSI.
I’m not sure if it is a driver issue. I reinstalled with the newest drivers from MSI and it helped a lot, but it still drops wifi connections more than usual.
You may want to try the software from Boingo. A wireless connection manager that might also help. I’ve heard this from a dell tech and they say that if all things fail try Boingo.
@Mike, you have to reset the wind after re-installing the driver. I also urge you to reset the router.
I did these things and everything went fine.
how do i reset my wind?
i’m experiencing the same problem… i’ve updated firmware of my router and also that of the wlan, which i got from the msi website. my wifi connection isn’t still rock solid. =(
is it advisable to just buy a new mini wifi card and install it on my wind?
I’m used a “LiNTEK Aug 13th, 2008 at 10:16 am ” comment and it worked just fine!!!
His link from this site
http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=downloaddetail&type=driver&maincat_no=135&prod_no=1533
go to WLAN Drivers for U100 section.
And save my mind
PS Sorry for my English
[...] the unit didn’t come with some software/hardware bugs at first. Most common of all is the Wifi drivers from Realtek but after re-installing the latest drivers, this was quickly [...]
It seems pretty common place. You will have to disable Windows’ wireless (Wireless 0) and use Realtek’s wireless utility which isn’t enabled/installed by default.
Here is the optimal solution to this problem (I suggest this post be stuck at the top of the board by a moderator):
1) Ensure wireless is enabled by pressing Fn+F11
2) Under Network Connections, Right Click the Wireless Connection and go to Properties.
3) Under the “Wireless Networks” tab, UNCHECK “Use Windows to configure my network connections”
4) Download the latest driver from http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=downloaddetail&type=driver&maincat_no=135&prod_no=1474
5) Extract the files
6) Locate and open the IsConfig.ini
7) Under “SupportOSUI ;Supported platforms for RtWlan Utility” change “WinXP=0″ to “WinXP=1″
9) Complete the install and the Realtek wireless utility will take over. If it doesn’t, an icon will be placed on the desktop automatically.
This should cure any issues with constant wireless disconnects and stabilize the wireless network connection with any router.
Cheers,
Jay
THANKS JW! 8/22 downloaded WLAN driver from the link- did not have to change WinXP=0″ to “WinXP=1 so just download and run setup. Restart required.
found out that it is my router settings that has been causing my wifi poroblems…dang!
I had the same problem!!! I will try the latest Driver and run the Setup.exe (not instaling driver by hardwaremanager fom XP). Will se if this will help. This problem should be described on Wind Wiki. Please insert some description there!
http://wiki.msiwind.net/index.php/OpenSuse_11.0#Overview
Update: It works. It download latest drivers from http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=downloaddetail&type=driver&maincat_no=135&prod_no=1474. I’ve checked the IsConfig.ini but there WinXp=1 was already set. After instal by setup.exe the RTL Wifi manager apears and everything is ok now
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@Rosly you’ved saved my day’s and night’s and my Wind from learning to fly, thank You !!!!
[...] because of the nagging problems with the built-in WiFi of the MSI Wind, two new WiFi chips may have replaced the old RealTek that came with each [...]
well press fn+F11 to turn on the card first!!!
I’ve had the same problem. You need to press Fn + F11. You will then be able to see the wireless network, however, when you try to connect, it just stops.
All you need to do is modify the settings for the wireless adapter by pressing the Configure button on the Wireless Adapter Card Properties dialog.
I have posted the details on my blog at http://baudizm.blogsome.com
got the same prob bro..wifi connection cant be detected even im too near the router…
I’ve had the same problem, with constant wireless disconnects…
I try re-installing even doing the “JWPACIFIST” solution, but my wifi card driver(RT27000E)is a “.EXE” and i`m not able to extract the files and locate and open the IsConfig.ini…
can you help me find solution to this problem
tanks
Sorry for “English”
got the same problem of no wireless ap detected.
You’re right, its the driver. I downloaded the driver from msi site and extracted it to my disk. Then i uninstall the mini card driver. Then I add the hardware and voila, it found the new driver and my wireless lan is working.
Thanks guys