How do I turn AirPort on in Windows 7?

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Published on 2010-04-04T10:00:05Z Indexed on 2010/04/18 22:34 UTC
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I have a MacBook 2010 and I installed Windows 7 Ultimate using Boot Camp. I can't connect to the Internet. I have a wireless rooter in my house. Internet Explorer say's that maybe the wireless adapter isn't turned on. How do I connect to the Internet without using a cable?

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