Networking, Internet, Wireless

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  • Forum Post: Re: Can't find drivers for network and wireless for Windows 7

    Go to support.dell.com 1) dowload the drivers for your model. (save them, do not run them) 2) After downloaded, right click on each driver file you downloaded and choose properties and then the compatibility tab at the top. 3) Click the box next to " run this program in compatibilty mode...
  • Forum Post: Missing Network Driver on Newly Installed Windows 7

    Hello, I just obtained a dell inspiron zino HD computer which was already running windows 7. The initial hardware was already running windows 7 but the previous owner had children that downloaded a lot of games and accumulated a lot of viruses. Im cheap so instead of paying for virus-ware i ran the windows...
  • Forum Post: Re: Problem with Dell Wireless 1704 802.11b/g/n

    That worked really well for me - changed from "auto" to "aux", went from around 300 kb/s to 4.5 mb/s. (have a brand new Inspiron 15z laptop with Windows 8, wireless card is Dell Wireless 1740) Thx.
  • Forum Post: network card

    I recently restored my old laptop to factory settings. Since then I haven't been able to connect to the internet. The Windows Diagnostics says it can't find a network card or network card driver. I've searched all of the CD's I got with my computer and haven't been able to locate...
  • Forum Post: Network Problem!

    Three days ago, I could easily access the internet using my laptop and an internet cable. However, yesterday, it refused to connect to the internet using the same cable. When I troubleshoot, it says, Your computer is trying to connect to a DNS server that does not exist or incorrect. However, this cable...
  • Forum Post: need drivers for dell inspiron 2500

    Hi all can anyone help me I have an lan / modem card without drivers and cant find them on support drivers website .i have dp/n 06158u revA00 the card manufacturer is Action Tec and other markings on the card is DS/N TW-06158U-44432-1AF-1803 Tanks kasim
  • Forum Post: Re: A very bad wifi issue with my dell xps 14z

    Still same issue after following the steps mentioned by you. How to search if the adapter has Antenna Diversity option or not ?
  • Forum Post: A very bad wifi issue with my dell xps 14z

    I brought one dell xps 14z laptop few days before. Getting very poor signal and internet speed is very low also sometimes it is getting disconnected. I checked all the articles in dell forum rearding this issue and tried every possible option but same issue persist. Please someone help me, i have...
  • Forum Post: I could not able to find Network adaptor and also not able to install any network drivers. Dell XPS core i7

    Hi ALL, I am using Dell XPS core i with windows 7. I have never installed any OS other than original windows 7 which i got with my laptop. My wireless adaptor and connectivity was working fine. I re-installed windows 7 , after that , when i am trying to install network drives from the original CD...
  • Forum Post: Cant connect to Wired or Wireless network

    My laptop is the E6420 and I cant connect to the Internet, the little wireless icon doesnt even show up in the taskbar. tried to set up a new network, didnt work, it says the modem's been removed. but no other info.Any ideas or is the problem too vague?
  • Forum Post: Marvell Yukon 88E8040 PCI-E Fast Eatheinet Controller

    SM BUS Controller has a ? can not find any old updates for it. Will not download new updates
  • Forum Post: Dell Inspiron 1545 Wireless problem Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN #2

    I am working on a friends Dell Laptop. It seems no matter what driver I install for the Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN #2 it still has problems with it. (Lil exclaimation point) Dell 1545 Inspiron Windows 7 64-bit Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN #2 --- At least thats what the device manager says. Wireless...
  • Forum Post: missing adapter

    my adapter is missing from my device manager and dell can't tell me what kind it is. driver page only has wireless listed and mine is onboard. i have a 531s. does anyone have an idea what it might be? i had to pay 60 buck to have dell tell me i don't know and get a set of disks. hopefully i can...
  • Forum Post: Re: Optiplex 990 & Intel 82579LM NIC issues

    I've been having a very similar issue. Both were with Dell Optiplex 790's that had the intel 82579LM NIC. Fresh out of the box with no additional software installed to them I'm unable to hit the internet. I can see our LAN just fine and can connect to other computers so the NIC is working...
  • Forum Post: Re: Dell wireless 1390 WLAN mini-card malfunction

    I am using a fully updated Vista OS in a Dell Inspiron E1405 with 1390 WLAN card which didn't work with driver vs. 4.102.x dated 11/2006, but then what worked was the vs.5.60.x dated 8/2009 coming from: support.dell.com/.../download.aspx
  • Forum Post: XPS 15 L502X Intel (R) Wifi Link 1000 BGN wifi not working

    Hi All My router broadcasts at 5GHz and 802.11n and despite having a an up-to-date Inetl(R) Wifi Link 1000 BGN driver teh computer does not recognise the network. I googled and this appeared to be a lot of peoples problems, people who are offering remedies by buying a wireless adpater. http...
  • Forum Post: My Dell D610 Latitude will not connect to LAN while in its docking station, or standalone when without external power

    HI, perhaps anyone can help? I have a D610 Latitude running XP Professional Service pack 3 and a standard Dell docking station (maybe type PR01X). Two problems trying to connect to a wired LAN via the Broadcom NetXtreme 57xx driver to the laptop: 1. When using the laptop standalone, without...
  • Forum Post: ethernet controller for dell precision 360

    Hello everyone, i have a dell precision 360 and need to find a ethernet controller driver for it. I've searched high and low but can't seem to get my hands on it. Please help. Thanks.
  • Forum Post: Inspiron 8000 + Dell TrueMobile Card Problem

    ...running Dell Inspiron 8000 notebook, Windows XP Professional, Service Pack 3... I have been running this system with a Dell TrueMobile internal wireless card for over one year, no problems. Recently had to re-install the OS, and ever since then, the TrueMobile card is not listed in Device manager...
  • Forum Post: Dimension 8250 Rebuild

    I think I'm in the right area. I have read all the forum entries I could find on this subject, but can't get past the initial rebuild of my Dimension 8250. I went through this process about a year ago, with out a hitch. I've just about concluded that my onboard ethernet NIC has gone bad?...
  • Forum Post: XPS M1330 Fast Ethernet Windows Vista -- HELP --

    Hi all, I am new on these forums and i need help. Problem: I have a problem with my Network adapter Broadcom NetLink (TM) Fast Ethernet, this device status is the following: "This device is not working properly because Windows cannot load the drivers required for this device. (Code 31)...
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