6730b notebook how can I get the wireless switch to turn on. its amber and I need it to be blue

[redhoward]

how can I switch on the wireless function????  it used to work but now is amber color . can I get the steps to reset this thx

[pustekuchencake]

This should help:

http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Wireless-Internet-and-home/G70-111EM-Wireless-not-working-with-Windows-...

[Cormac4365]

Is there a button im supposed to press on a HP 6730 to get the wireless light from amber to blue ..I cannott establish a connection?

[Kyle_W]

Normally the wireless light is the button and all you have to do is press it to turn it off (amber) or on (blue).

[63595963]

My laptop HP 6730b is not responding when i press the amber button to turn on the connection ,what could be the problem?

[Rajarajan_K]

The answer for me turned up in the HP Wireless Assistance. 

1) Open HP Wireless Assistant and select the "Properties" setting. This opens a "Settings" dialog box.

2) Select the "Independent Controls..." button, then "Apply"

3) This adds an "Action" field in HP Wireless Assistant for the wireless network card.

4) Select "Turn On" in the Action field.

That's it! Amber light turned blue and everything is back to normal. I attached images for reference. 

What surprises me is that after reviewing 10+ blogs and HP's support, I did not see any mention of this approach.  I hope it helps others; I was getting frustrated and ready to replace the network card.

[63595963]

Please give a clear steps on how to arivve on the HP wiress assistant , am trying to locate it with my hp 6730 and am not in a position to locate it.

[Rajarajan_K]

Please follow the link which will help you to install and locate on your PC

http://support.hp.com/in-en/document/c01667669

[63595963]

Dear Rajaran the link you have provided above is empty , please check it and send it again. Please.

[Rajarajan_K]

Please check with the below link and i have also pasted the document, revert back for any clarification 

http://www.support.hp.com/in-en/document/c01667669

HP Notebook PCs - Installing and Using HP Wireless Assistant (Windows 7, Vista, XP)

This document pertains to HP and Compaq Notebook PCs with Windows 7, Vista, and XP.

The HP Wireless Assistant monitors the connections to the notebook's wireless card or cards, allowing you to manage wireless local area networks (WLAN), wireless wide area networks (WWAN), and Bluetooth wireless devices using one graphical interface. The HP Wireless Assistant displays the status of all the wireless devices allowing you to enable or disable all or some of the wireless devices. This document describes how to install, configure, and use the HP wireless Assistant. A list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) is also provided.

Figure : HP Wireless Assistant

Installing HP Wireless Assistant

The HP Wireless Assistant is pre-installed as part of the standard HP image for both Windows 7 and Vista operating systems, and is available for Windows XP. If it was removed or the operating system was changed, HP recommends that it be reinstalled along with the latest version of the wireless network device drivers for your model and OS.

Install from HP Support web site

If you have upgraded to Windows 7 or Vista, or are using the XP operating system, click this link to Download HP Wireless Assistant directly to your desktop, or do the following steps.

1. Go to the HP Drivers and Downloads page for your model.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions. You may be prompted to enter your region and language, model number or product number, and the installed operating system.
3. Click your operating system under Select operating system.
4. After clicking the operating system, locate and select HP Wireless Assistant.
5. Click Download, and then Save the file to convenient location on your hard drive, such as the desktop on the computer.
6. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the instructions to install the HP Wireless Assistant.

Install from Recovery Manager

To install the HP Wireless Assistant on a notebook with an original HP image of Windows 7, Vista, or XP, follow the steps for your operating system below.

Windows 7

1. Click Start , type recovery manager in the Search field, and then select Recovery Manager from the listing. If prompted, allow the action to continue.
2. On the Recovery Manager screen, under I need help immediately, select Software Program Reinstallation.
   Figure : Recovery Manager - Welcome

   
3. On the Software Program Reinstallation screen, select HP Wireless Assistant, and click Next to begin the installation.
   Figure : Recovery Manager - Software program reinstallation

   
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
   After restarting the computer, the HP Wireless Assistant should be active and the icon should display in the taskbar.

Configuring HP Wireless Assistant

The HP Wireless Assistant status icon can be found in the taskbar.

To open the HP Wireless Assistant, right-click the icon, and then select the Open Wireless Assistant option.

If the HP Wireless Assistant application is installed but the icons are not displayed, change the settings by performing the following steps.

1. Click Start , select Control Panel, and then click Network and Internet.
2. Click HP Wireless Assistant to open a window that lists all the installed wireless devices. The status of each device is displayed. Click the Properties button.

    NOTE:

   If the HP Wireless Assistant is not listed in Network and Internet, see the section on Installing HP Wireless Assistant.

   Figure : HP Wireless Assistant

   
3. On the Settings screen, select the Show HP Wireless Assistant icon in the notification area option.
   Select or deselect other options as desired, and then click the Apply button to accept the changes.
   Figure : HP Wireless Assistant - Settings

   

Checking the status of wireless network devices

The HP Wireless Assistant icons in the taskbar notification area indicate the status of all the wireless devices.

	Icon indicates that all the devices are turned on and enabled. The wireless devices should be working properly.
	Icon indicates the devices are turned off or disabled. Move the mouse over the icon to check the status.
Open Wireless Assistant	Right-click either icon and select this option to open the HP Wireless Assistant graphical User Interface.
	Status message displays for several seconds when the wireless power switch is turned on or off.