On Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:55:11 -0700 (PDT), "persres@googlemail.com"
<persres@googlemail.com> wrote:

> I had purchased a new laptop. I have not been able to connect to
>wifi networks. I am beginning to suspect that the laptop may not have
>a wifi network card. How can I verify this?.

You normally have to turn it ON for it to work. There should be a
switch.

Check your user's manual, fer cryin' out loud.