- The L505 ES5018 has the same physical configuration as many other L505 series models that don't contain wireless networking cards, so it may not have some of the specialized wireless features that other models have, such as a physical on-off switch for your wireless connection. You can turn the wireless networking card on or off by holding down the "Fn" key on your keyboard and pressing "F8" at the same time. A window will appear on your screen to tell you whether the wireless card is on or off.
- This model of Toshiba laptop has a known issue with wireless cards that stop working on Windows 7 operating systems and aren't recognized by the Windows Device Manager. You can fix this by downloading a new driver for your wireless card from the Toshiba website. You can also use the Windows Device Manager troubleshooting feature, found in the Windows Control Panel, if it recognizes your wireless card but the card doesn't work due to other errors. This feature will check your wireless card hardware and software to attempt to determine the problem.
- The L505 ES5018 is a 2009 model that may not be available in factory condition. This means a previous user may have damaged or removed the wireless networking card. If you're considering purchasing a used laptop, test the wireless capabilities before you buy, if possible, or ask the seller for some sort of written guarantee to refund your money if the computer does 't work as advertised.
- This Satellite model also includes wired Ethernet networking, and Bluetooth is available as an optional upgrade. Check with the seller to find out whether a laptop you're considering has this additional wireless connection potential. Whether or not you have optional upgrades, you'll need a high-speed Internet connection with a wireless router to use the Wi-Fi capabilities of the L505 ES5018.
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