How do I use Wifi instead of the dial-up or ethernet connection?

For the easiest setup, other modes of manual internet connection should be removed (any RJ45 or ethernet). Be certain that your wireless connection switch (located beneath the trackpad on the shell of the computer to the left of the SD card slot) is in the on position. For Windows Vista which is the standard operating system for this model of laptop, the following guide should help with setting up your wireless connection. http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail...

First thing to check is if the wifi card is working. Wifi cards seem to be the most failure-prone components in laptops. Try reinstalling the drivers and if that doesn't work you may have bad hardware