Satellite a20 s103 wifi problem

Hi!
I have inserted a MSI mp54g2 mini pci wifi card into my Toshiba Satellite a20 s103 computer and it doesn't work properly. The signal level is very low, though i have been testing it in the same room where was my AP (dlink dl-624+). I found, that there are 2 cables inside the computer (brown and white) and two slots on the wifi card (aux and main). I do not know how I should connect them, yet I have tried all the combinations and none of them changed the signal level. I found also, that even if the antena is not connected at all, the signal level is the same.
Can anybody help me with this one??!!
Please help me!!!
THX :)

Hi Horwath!!
THX for a fast reply!
I connected the cables as you advised, but I'm afraid it didn't change anything. The signal level maintains at very low level, though I'm in the same room where my AP is :(
I have heard that some problems may occur, as my AP is from US and I have bought my computer in Poland, but I have tested the AP with a another notebook bought also in Poland and it worked fine!
At least I know now how to connect the cables :) Guys from shop didn't have a clue how to do it :)
So BIG THANX for that!!
[Edited by: admin on 04-Mar-05 06:57]

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