Wireless Adapter Not reconized.

xerox76 · 12-02-2007, 06:44 PM

Hi, I just recently got a wireless adapter, and put in my computer, and it came up as an ethernet controller so i figured it said that because i didnt install the driver software yet, so i did then it still said the wireless adapter was not found when i installed the software? I'm not quite sure what i didnt wrong does anybody maybe know.
Thanks

-Xerox

EDIT: Alright the adpter maker is:Linksys, Model is: Wireless B PCI Adapter wmp11v4 2.4Ghz. Operating System is: Windows Xp Professinal Service pack 2. I don't have a router.

Spawn_abx · 12-02-2007, 10:40 PM

Please provide more info!

Adapter Maker/Model
Operating System w/Service Pack #
Router Maker/Model

xerox76 · 12-03-2007, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spawn_abx

Please provide more info!

Adapter Maker/Model
Operating System w/Service Pack #
Router Maker/Model

Alright ill put that info there.

Spawn_abx · 12-03-2007, 07:18 PM

All right, so the Wireless Connection / Adapter is NOT shown in your Network Connections or Device Manager?
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I should have added:

Make sure the Device is Enabled in you Network Connections or Device Manager...

Something else to check:

Windows may be trying to control the connection: click Start, right click My Computer, select Manage. Go to Services and make sure Wireless Zero Configuration service is NOT running and is Disabled. This service allows Windows to control the connection and Not the Linksys Connection Manager.

I have had a problem letting Windows control the connection on a few Linksys products in the past month.

xerox76 · 12-03-2007, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spawn_abx

All right, so the Wireless Connection / Adapter is NOT shown in your Network Connections or Device Manager?

No i no there isnt a connection but when i put it in the computer the computer reconizes it as an ethernet controller,instead of a wireless card so the linksys program thinks i dont have one installed. And im not sure why it isnt showing as a wireless adapter

Spawn_abx · 12-03-2007, 07:28 PM

I'm curious since you don't have a router...

Why are you adding this wireless adapter?
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I edited Post # 4, so check those things for me please!

xerox76 · 12-03-2007, 08:16 PM

Because I am planning on buying a router eventually but once i get this install then i am going to pay for wireless internet untill i get my router.

Spawn_abx · 12-03-2007, 08:19 PM

Can you post a screen shot of your Network Connections please?

Spawn_abx · 12-03-2007, 08:21 PM

Can you post a screen shot of your Network Connections please!
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Apologies for the double post!!!

xerox76 · 12-04-2007, 07:33 PM

Alright i will, but it might take a while i have to save to a floppy and stuff since i cant send it cuz the other computer doesnt have internet.

Spawn_abx · 12-04-2007, 08:01 PM

Well, try this first.

Insert the Linksys disc. Do Not let setup run.

Goto your Device Manager and Update the drivers. Install from list or specific location, and select the Linksys driver XP folder on the disc and let it complete.

You may need to restart the computer, but it still should be listed as a Network Adapter in Device Manager.

As for the Linksys Manager, you do need to disable the Wireless Zero Configuration service in Windows. That service will not allow the Linksys software to control the wireless device and connection, but the Linksys software should be stopping that service during every startup...

*SRTDodge05* · 12-04-2007, 08:50 PM

Remove the card and any drivers you installed. Install software/ drivers then shutdown your pc and put the wireless card in and boot into windows.

12-02-2007, 06:44 PM	#1
xerox76 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5	Wireless Adapter Not reconized. Hi, I just recently got a wireless adapter, and put in my computer, and it came up as an ethernet controller so i figured it said that because i didnt install the driver software yet, so i did then it still said the wireless adapter was not found when i installed the software? I'm not quite sure what i didnt wrong does anybody maybe know. Thanks -Xerox EDIT: Alright the adpter maker is:Linksys, Model is: Wireless B PCI Adapter wmp11v4 2.4Ghz. Operating System is: Windows Xp Professinal Service pack 2. I don't have a router. Last edited by xerox76 : 12-03-2007 at 06:56 PM.
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12-02-2007, 10:40 PM	#2
Spawn_abx From Beyond! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Grayson, LA Posts: 127	Re: Wireless Adapter Not reconized. Please provide more info! Adapter Maker/Model Operating System w/Service Pack # Router Maker/Model __________________ Ohhhhh!!! Don't Touch That!!! That Will Make You Go Blind!!! ____________________________ Acronis Fulfillment Partner Netgear PowerShift Partner GFi Authorized Reseller Check Point Partner Wildblue Certified Installer
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12-03-2007, 07:18 PM	#4
Spawn_abx From Beyond! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Grayson, LA Posts: 127	Re: Wireless Adapter Not reconized. All right, so the Wireless Connection / Adapter is NOT shown in your Network Connections or Device Manager? ------------------------ I should have added: Make sure the Device is Enabled in you Network Connections or Device Manager... Something else to check: Windows may be trying to control the connection: click Start, right click My Computer, select Manage. Go to Services and make sure Wireless Zero Configuration service is NOT running and is Disabled. This service allows Windows to control the connection and Not the Linksys Connection Manager. I have had a problem letting Windows control the connection on a few Linksys products in the past month. __________________ Ohhhhh!!! Don't Touch That!!! That Will Make You Go Blind!!! ____________________________ Acronis Fulfillment Partner Netgear PowerShift Partner GFi Authorized Reseller Check Point Partner Wildblue Certified Installer Last edited by Spawn_abx : 12-03-2007 at 07:26 PM. Reason: Added Info
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12-03-2007, 07:28 PM	#6
Spawn_abx From Beyond! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Grayson, LA Posts: 127	Re: Wireless Adapter Not reconized. I'm curious since you don't have a router... Why are you adding this wireless adapter? -------------------------- I edited Post # 4, so check those things for me please! __________________ Ohhhhh!!! Don't Touch That!!! That Will Make You Go Blind!!! ____________________________ Acronis Fulfillment Partner Netgear PowerShift Partner GFi Authorized Reseller Check Point Partner Wildblue Certified Installer
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12-03-2007, 08:16 PM	#7
xerox76 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5	Re: Wireless Adapter Not reconized. Because I am planning on buying a router eventually but once i get this install then i am going to pay for wireless internet untill i get my router.
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12-03-2007, 08:19 PM	#8
Spawn_abx From Beyond! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Grayson, LA Posts: 127	Re: Wireless Adapter Not reconized. Can you post a screen shot of your Network Connections please? __________________ Ohhhhh!!! Don't Touch That!!! That Will Make You Go Blind!!! ____________________________ Acronis Fulfillment Partner Netgear PowerShift Partner GFi Authorized Reseller Check Point Partner Wildblue Certified Installer
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12-03-2007, 08:21 PM	#9
Spawn_abx From Beyond! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Grayson, LA Posts: 127	Re: Wireless Adapter Not reconized. Can you post a screen shot of your Network Connections please! ------------------ Apologies for the double post!!! __________________ Ohhhhh!!! Don't Touch That!!! That Will Make You Go Blind!!! ____________________________ Acronis Fulfillment Partner Netgear PowerShift Partner GFi Authorized Reseller Check Point Partner Wildblue Certified Installer Last edited by Spawn_abx : 12-03-2007 at 08:22 PM. Reason: Screen wasn't showing last post... :(
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12-04-2007, 07:33 PM	#10
xerox76 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5	Re: Wireless Adapter Not reconized. Alright i will, but it might take a while i have to save to a floppy and stuff since i cant send it cuz the other computer doesnt have internet.
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12-04-2007, 08:01 PM	#11
Spawn_abx From Beyond! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Grayson, LA Posts: 127	Re: Wireless Adapter Not reconized. Well, try this first. Insert the Linksys disc. Do Not let setup run. Goto your Device Manager and Update the drivers. Install from list or specific location, and select the Linksys driver XP folder on the disc and let it complete. You may need to restart the computer, but it still should be listed as a Network Adapter in Device Manager. As for the Linksys Manager, you do need to disable the Wireless Zero Configuration service in Windows. That service will not allow the Linksys software to control the wireless device and connection, but the Linksys software should be stopping that service during every startup... __________________ Ohhhhh!!! Don't Touch That!!! That Will Make You Go Blind!!! ____________________________ Acronis Fulfillment Partner Netgear PowerShift Partner GFi Authorized Reseller Check Point Partner Wildblue Certified Installer
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12-04-2007, 08:50 PM	#12
SRTDodge05 Grab Life By The Balls Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,830	Re: Wireless Adapter Not reconized. Remove the card and any drivers you installed. Install software/ drivers then shutdown your pc and put the wireless card in and boot into windows.
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