Help: Atheros Wireless cannot connect to my network

[firefox111]

Hello.  After I installed the new bios update for my Ideapad S10-3 (2ACN37WW)  I cannot connect to my wireless router because the wireless adapter does not work, even though it is enabled.  I also deleted and re-added my wireless router profile in the wireless network manager screen but it does not show up on the available network to connect to.

I am now hardwired to the router so I can send this post.

What am I missing?

[JameZ]

@firefox111,

Check if in BIOS if the WLAN is enabled.

//JameZ

[firefox111]

Thanks for your reply.

Yes, it is enabled in Bios plus I made sure that the radio switch on the side is in the "On" position.  Also, it is enabled in Adapter properties in Win7.  And the driver properties shows "This device is working properly" or something like that.

It just doesn't show as an available connection to select.

Note that I did a System Restore with no luck.

[firefox111 · Accepted solution]

I found the solution:

http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/IdeaPad-S-series-Netbooks/S10-3-Wireless-disabled-Windows-troubleshooter...

This function should be disabled because there is a On/Off switch on the side of the S10-3. Or, remove the switch!