Author Topic: Upgrading Wireless USB adapter  (Read 2198 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline mrclose

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2256
  • Reputation: +164/-39
Upgrading Wireless USB adapter
« on: March 02, 2013, 02:47:20 PM »
One computer (Vista) with the Verizon Fios modem.
(Supports G and N technology)

One computer (windows 7) with a wireless usb G type adapter.

Just purchased a new Linksys N600 (dual band) USB adapter.

Question: Do I need to uninstall the drivers for the old G adapter before installing this new adapter?

Thanks
"When you are dead, you don't know that you are dead.
It is difficult only for the others.

It is the same when you are stupid."

~ Anonymous

Offline Chris_

  • Little Lebowski Urban Achiever
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 46845
  • Reputation: +2028/-266
Re: Upgrading Wireless USB adapter
« Reply #1 on: March 02, 2013, 03:01:36 PM »
If the wireless G adapter is built in to the computer, I would leave it alone.  However, you should have the option of turning it off.  The N600 will show up as a new adapter.
If you want to worship an orange pile of garbage with a reckless disregard for everything, get on down to Arbys & try our loaded curly fries.

Offline mrclose

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2256
  • Reputation: +164/-39
Re: Upgrading Wireless USB adapter
« Reply #2 on: March 02, 2013, 07:23:14 PM »
Well .. That does it!

I have given up on the new adapter!

I have tried EVERYTHING to get connected with it!

Even with the available networks showing .. It still wont connect!

"Invalid key manual" showed up once after trying everything else?

I entered the correct security key and nada!
(Not even sure that is what it means?)

Then I got a "No prefered network selected" message!

 When I say that I've done everything .. I mean everything!
Un-installed both adapter drivers.
Installed drivers over and over and rebooted each time.

Tried safe mode with networking .. nada.

I have given up!

Funny thing .. The G network adapter re-installed and ran on start up .. No problem!?

I have heard that this Linksys adapter gives a lot of folks problems?
(Well not anymore .. It's going back!)
"When you are dead, you don't know that you are dead.
It is difficult only for the others.

It is the same when you are stupid."

~ Anonymous