So after 2 failed attempts at installing Windows 10 on an Acer Aspire Z5801 PC, I finally managed to succeed. However, a new problem appeared after installation.. The Wireless network adapter went completely missing. Windows does not detect its existence at all, it s like the PC doesn t have one installed. It doesn t appear in Device manager + isn t listed as…
The DWA-548 Wireless N 300 PCI Express Desktop Adapter lets you connect to your wireless network with faster speeds and from greater distances. The improved wireless coverage and better speeds allow you to enjoy faster and more reliable connections throughout your home The Benefits of PCI Express PCI Express provides a high-bandwidth connection with superior…
In a scenario where you have physically removed hardware from a machine you can no longer see it in device manager. This does not mean that it is gone. Evidence of that is, if for example you had a network card that had a Static IP address set and you remove the card and add a new one then try to set the IP address to the same as the old NIC you will get an error…
Wireless connections in Windows XP require both hardware and software. The software component of wireless connectivity is enabled by default in Windows XP through the automatic wireless network configuration utility. However, the wireless network configuration utility may be disabled on your computer if, for example, third-party wireless management software has…
This article was originally written in 2011 and at the time, most systems were running Windows XP / Vista / Win 7. If you have an older ThinkPad running one of these OS versions and are using access connections, then this article may still help. If you are running Windows 8 or newer, Scenario 2 may help in some cases. Upgrading to the newest Wifi driver and power…
Found this on closed thread (couldn t say thank you, this worked for me) but it s the same problem so pasting here: THANK YOU rpainter! rpainter said: The solution to this is so simple that I am ashamed to admit it took me 12 hours to figure it out. My machine is running Win Vista but I am sure that the operating system doesn t matter. This applies to the problem…
I have a Dell Inspiron 17R running Windows 8.1. For months it has connected easily on ethernet and wireless. I upgraded both router and modem 2 weeks ago and all worked flawlessly. Today: 1. On waking from sleep, it has no local network connections listed. 2. The wifi network connection is set to off, and the slide bar will not slide to ON. 3. Troubleshooter…
Note: On Raspberry Pi models with built-in WiFi (e.g. the Raspberry Pi 3 model B), USB WiFi interfaces will use wlan1 (wlan0 is reserved for the first interface, in this case the internal one). Since this is maybe the fourth time I ve done this process on my Raspberry Pis, I decided to document the process of setting up cheap mini WiFi adapters on a Raspberry…
You should subscribe to this page so you can get e-mail updates on changes and news for ath9k automatically. You ll get an e-mail as soon as this page gets updated. Enabling ath9k To enable ath9k, you must first enable mac80211 through make menuconfig when compiling your kernel. If you do not know what this means then please learn to compile kernels or rely on…
Open the Control Panel. Press and hold the Windows key and press R. This should open a small box in the lower left-hand corner of your screen. Type “Control” into the box, and hit Enter to open the Control Panel. Access Network and Sharing Center. Once the new Control Panel window opens, click the blue “Network and Internet” menu option. A new page will load…
If you can access the Internet when you re connected directly to your modem via an Ethernet cord (wired connection), it s possible that your wireless adapter is OFF or the password you re using is incorrect. To figure out the problem: Confirm adapter is turned ON (enabled). If your adapter is built into your machine, it s easy to accidentally bump a button and…
Pacote de drivers para os seguintes dispositivos de rede: Gigabyte GN-WLMA102 Cardbus WLAN Card Gigabyte GN-WMAG Cardbus WLAN Card Gigabyte GN-WM01GT Cardbus WLAN Card Gigabyte GN-WIAH (mini) PCI WLAN Card Gigabyte GN-WI01HT (mini) PCI WLAN Card Gigabyte GN-WIAG/GN-WPEAG (mini) PCI WLAN Card Gigabyte GN-WP01GT (mini) PCI WLAN Card Gigabyte GN-WI01GT (mini) PCI-E…
In today’s life, the three among the most necessary things are a good laptop, a smartphone, and a high-speed internet connection. The first two depend on a user’s budget and specific requirements so that the choice can be changed to person by person. And for the high-speed internet connection, the common things are a good-quality modem, a router, a reliable ISP…
Network adapters connect desktop computers to the Internet. BananaStock/BananaStock/Getty Images Wireless adapters are electronic devices that allow computers to connect to the Internet and to other computers without using wires. They send data via radio waves to routers that pass it on to broadband modems or internal networks. Most laptops and tablet computers…
CiscoHome Wireless-N (also known as 802.11n) is the most current generation of wireless standards. Wireless-N sends multiple streams of data along separate paths between the devices to provide improved speed and range over older Wireless-B or Wireless-G networks and helps eliminate dead spots. Computers or notebooks with Wireless-N technology can enable users…
Windows 8 and 8.1 provide a simple interface for connecting to wireless networks. The procedure varies depending on whether or not the network broadcasts its name (also known as SSID - Service Set Identifier). If the name is broadcast, connecting to the network is as simple as entering a password. But enough talk, let s see how it works: NOTE: Because the process…
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This documentation is archived and is not being maintained. Applies To: Windows SBS 2008 A driver is required for the network adapter on your server, so that it can be properly configured for your Windows SBS 2008 network. If you have drivers provided by the manufacturer, do any of the following: Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer to install…
Laptops today all have Wi-Fi (wireless Internet) built-in, allowing people to connect to the Internet from almost anywhere. For security reasons, compatibility, or other reasons, you may want to enable and disable the Wi-Fi on your laptop. Note: If your Wi-Fi is not working or the suggested buttons do not work, see our Why is my Wi-Fi not working? document…
Windows 7 is designed for networking and working with the Internet, so when your network connection isn’t working, it can be particularly frustrating. Fortunately, Windows 7 comes with a built-in troubleshooter that you can use to repair a broken network connection. Choose Start→Control Panel→Network and Internet. Then click the Network and Sharing Center link…
NOTE: this page is for archival only, see the note at the end of the page. Go back –> Atheros Linux wireless drivers ath9k is a completely FOSS wireless driver for all Atheros I 802.11n PCI/PCI-Express and AHB WLAN based chipsets. You should subscribe to this page so you can get e-mail updates on changes and news for ath9k automatically. You ll get an…
Hello there, I was trying to install some drivers on a Vista machine and have been banging my head against the keyboard for the last few hours and was wondering if any of you have had a similar problem with drivers because I can t find anything online about this. Anyway, I was trying to install various Atheros AR5007EG Wireless Network Adapter drivers, with…
I have been getting a lot of questions about Hyper-V and wireless networking lately. Specifically, these questions have been from people saying “why does it work sometimes, and not work other times”. To give some background – wireless networking is quite tricky for virtualization. To explain what we actually do here – let me steal from a great post on the Building…
I know this is a little too late to be of any use, but I recently got a Toshiba Satellite C55D-B5242, and had the same internet problems which I am finding to be a common issue with Windows 8 across all specs of Toshiba Satellite. I did the following, and have not had any problems with wireless since: 1. Go to PC Settings 2. Bottom of the left-hand menu, select…
Updating your drivers with can help your computer in a number of ways. From adding new functionality and improving performance, to fixing a major bug. *Product:Atheros AR5007EG Wireless Network Adapter *Hardware Class:Net Windows Vista 32-Bit Driver 32-bit Total Driver Versions: 15 Recommended Driver None Driver Version: 9.2.0.480 PC Pitstop Notes: Driver for…
This weekend, I bought a Dell Inspiron 3847 for use as personal server. The machine comes with a quad-core Intel i5, 12 GB (upgradable to 16GB) of RAM, a 2TB 7200 RPM hard drive (with space for up to 4 SATA drives), and a PCI Express x16 port. Given its decent specs out of the gate and support for expansion, it’s reasonably-priced at $600. Unfortunately, I spent…
Tenda Technology Inc., a subsidiary of Shenzhen Tenda, is eager to announce its new U12 AC1300 Wireless Network Adapter. The U12 uses the faster USB 3.0 interface for better throughput on both 5GHz and 2.4GHz bands. Its an excellent companion for users not fully leveraging the bandwidth of their gigabit router, using dated built-in networking adapters with slower…
