Hi. After you wake a Windows 7 based computer(Dell Inspiron 1521) from sleep or from hibernation, the network icon in the notification area do not show the "not connected" status. The Dell 1390 WLAN does not show in the device manager. -Dell Inspiron 1521 - Dell 1390 WLAN -Win 7 Thanks

Hi, This issue occurs if the computer enters sleep or hibernation before it finishes notifying the part of the system that controls the network-icon functionality. You could refer to the following article to get a workaround: After you wake a Windows Vista-based computer or a Windows 7-based computer from sleep or from hibernation, the network icon and the speaker icon in the notification area do not show the correct status Alex ZhaoPlease remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.