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It might appear I'm being fussy now, but each time I reboot I have to click on the icon in the task bar to bring up the "network connections" dialog box - then click to "connect to hidden network" - the the drop-down list reveals my network ID - so I click to connect - the password details auto fill & the the little whirly symbol in the task bar whirls for around 30 seconds but fails - Next, I press the already blue WiFi button for around 30 seconds and after some further whirling hey presto all is fine.....till next reboot, then I have to go through said procedure all over again...........Sorry so long, I sure hope this made sense?!?!
No problem , happy to help.
What happens if you do not press the button at all?
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Originally Posted by Pozzouk
2. The MOST IRRITATING issue is, that I can't find the "Auto connect to this network when it is available" tick box that is clearly shown in the link you posted for me.
This laptop I believe requires an HP Wireless manager
I have to admit that I suspect you are right.
Only yesterday my youngest son was busy wiping out all that HP bloat-ware on his own laptop - it was then by coincidence I noticed the HP Wireless Manager software as he was about to wipe out.....Needless to say I advised he leave that entry in place!!!
What happens if you do not press the button at all?
The Blue light that is meant to indicate connected stays lit but no connection is initiated.
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Take a look at the instructions by JeremyB
Interesting: I managed to find the General tab in the Network Connections and the following page that has the box crossed for Auto Connect - I hit the save button while there, so will now shut-down and see if there is any improvement.......but not holding my breath.
Before I go - Thanks for your JeremyB link - amazing how simple minded folk can be.....Anyhow, I ran that command and it did show my router connection but no sign of Auto prefix.
Interesting: I managed to find the General tab in the Network Connections and the following page that has the box crossed for Auto Connect - I hit the save button while there, so will now shut-down and see if there is any improvement.......but not holding my breath.
Before I go - Thanks for your JeremyB link - amazing how simple minded folk can be.....Anyhow, I ran that command and it did show my router connection but no sign of Auto prefix.
Oh goodness I've gone and messed it up somehow - although it has the auto box ticked, no it would not auto connect. So I still have to go through the same procedure to make the WiFi appear to be connected and according to the task bar icon I'm connected.......however, all I get is: can't find the server page! = no data makes it though.
Oh goodness I've gone and messed it up somehow - although it has the auto box ticked, no it would not auto connect. So I still have to go through the same procedure to make the WiFi appear to be connected and according to the task bar icon I'm connected.......however, all I get is: can't find the server page! = no data makes it though.
Hi...
If you uncheck the box again, does it work? Either way, it doesn't work as it should.
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