[SOLVED] Wireless Network Controller Problems.

redstorm3265 · 06-21-2009, 07:49 PM

Well I had to reinstall Windows Vista Premium on my laptop and it installed every driver but my wireless networking card. All it says in device manager is Unknown Devices\Network Controller
and I used a program called UnknownDevices and it says my WLAN card is "Broadcom Corp BCM4310 USB Controller" I've searched my laptops manufactures website and googled for the driver all over the place, downloaded all recommended but no luck, it just says "locate software online" and it doesn't find it. Please help me out, if you need anymore info I'll be glad to supply :D

makinu1der2 · 06-22-2009, 05:50 PM

Hello,

What is the make/model of the laptop?

redstorm3265 · 06-22-2009, 07:51 PM

Acer Aspire 4720Z

makinu1der2 · 06-22-2009, 08:12 PM

Download the Driver from the manufacturer website. Extract the files then run the

setup file.

redstorm3265 · 06-22-2009, 08:28 PM

I have already tried that and it still says it is unknown. Here's where I got the driver from, also I've downloaded all and installed all and still no luck.
http://gd.panam.acer.com/home/
Notebook\Aspire\4720Z
Selected the right OS-Windows Vista Home Premium X32
Downloaded All WLAN drivers
"Atheros"
"Broadcom" which I know that's the one but Driver still doesn't work -.-"
"Intel"
NO LUCK :\

Riskyone101 · 06-23-2009, 02:03 AM

Hello,

Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Deta...&DwnldID=17525

Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/filt...3&submit=Go%21

redstorm3265 · 06-23-2009, 11:21 AM

I have tried those too Riskyone101, trust me I looked every where,downloaded everything and it just says "Unknown Devices>Network Controller

Riskyone101 · 06-24-2009, 12:46 AM

Heres your answer here:
http://ftp.us.dell.com/network/R174291.exe

bcmwl5.inf file here:
http://www.infdump.com/download-inf-.../download.html

driver sweeper:
http://www.guru3d.com/index.php?page=driversweeper

1. run drive sweeper and make sure the pc is clear of previous installations.
2. reboot pc if any found
3. install "bcmwl5.inf", (put this in C:/drive - document and settings under your name)
4. install the driver
5. reboot pc

redstorm3265 · 06-24-2009, 01:08 AM

Can you give me an example about where to put the bcmwl5.inf I.E. C:\users\....

oh and also do you mean the drivers supplied on acers website? when you say install driver? or is this "http://ftp.us.dell.com/network/R174291.exe" the driver?
and one more thing, what exactly am i supposed to do with this "driversweeper" i ran it (as admin) and it i think found drivers? lol idk heres a pic of what it shows (file attached)

Riskyone101 · 06-24-2009, 01:41 AM

put the bcmwl5.inf in document and settings in "your name" folder.

http://ftp.us.dell.com/network/R174291.exe (this is the driver)

TY for the pic, dont need to nothing here, as it does not contain any
network files listed to remove. Just wanted to be sure you will get a good
install without any conflicts.

redstorm3265 · 06-24-2009, 02:07 AM

sorry if its frustrating to ask this but I don't know exactly where documents and settings folder is, i remember accessing it before but i for got., but i need the file path please.
Wait, do you mean install the file by right clicking and choosing install? because if thats the case then I get an error, heres a pic.

Riskyone101 · 06-25-2009, 12:47 AM

My computer - C (if this the drive your operating system is on) Documents and settings
"your name" folder (the name your signed in under)

just cut and paste it there, then install the driver.

redstorm3265 · 06-25-2009, 01:08 AM

Well I finally got a little smarter than this computer lol and when you search for drivers and it ask if you have a CD then you select let me choose.. I just selected C:\ and it found one :D and now it works but most likely if i hadn't of came on here i wouldn't of ever thought of that.
but i still cant seem to find this docs and settings in C:\ heres a pic of what C:\ contains

Riskyone101 · 06-25-2009, 01:20 AM

users

redstorm3265 · 06-25-2009, 01:40 AM

lol please mind the runescape thing, but yeah heres what it shows

Riskyone101 · 06-25-2009, 01:58 AM

there you go, your in your folder.

redstorm3265 · 06-25-2009, 02:07 AM

Well thx :D oh yeah that driver you supplied worked :P so THANKS AGAIN!

Riskyone101 · 06-25-2009, 06:19 PM

Your welcome, glad you got it!

amplex · 12-28-2009, 01:21 PM

http://devid.info/index.php?text=PCI...E003105B&id=30

This one worked for me. It is indeed a dell driver (this is for an Acer Aspire 4720z), but it works because its a Broadcom (VEN_14E4) 4315 chip (DEV_4315) that runs the WLAN, same as in some dell models.

To learn how to find these things, do a search on Device instance id, if you search for part of that, you can find any driver for any hardware (with a little time and luck)!

06-21-2009, 07:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
redstorm3265 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Galveston, Texas Posts: 24 OS: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6002) Service Pack 2 (6002.lh_sp2rtm.090410-1830)	[SOLVED] Wireless Network Controller Problems. Well I had to reinstall Windows Vista Premium on my laptop and it installed every driver but my wireless networking card. All it says in device manager is Unknown Devices\Network Controller and I used a program called UnknownDevices and it says my WLAN card is "Broadcom Corp BCM4310 USB Controller" I've searched my laptops manufactures website and googled for the driver all over the place, downloaded all recommended but no luck, it just says "locate software online" and it doesn't find it. Please help me out, if you need anymore info I'll be glad to supply :D

06-22-2009, 05:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
makinu1der2 Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 2,452 OS: Windows 7 My System	Re: Wireless Network Controller Problems. Hello, What is the make/model of the laptop? __________________ "The dumbest people I know are those who know it all."

06-22-2009, 07:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
redstorm3265 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Galveston, Texas Posts: 24 OS: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6002) Service Pack 2 (6002.lh_sp2rtm.090410-1830)	Re: Wireless Network Controller Problems. Acer Aspire 4720Z Last edited by redstorm3265; 06-22-2009 at 08:04 PM.

06-22-2009, 08:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
makinu1der2 Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 2,452 OS: Windows 7 My System	Re: Wireless Network Controller Problems. Download the Driver from the manufacturer website. Extract the files then run the setup file. __________________ "The dumbest people I know are those who know it all."

06-22-2009, 08:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
redstorm3265 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Galveston, Texas Posts: 24 OS: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6002) Service Pack 2 (6002.lh_sp2rtm.090410-1830)	Re: Wireless Network Controller Problems. I have already tried that and it still says it is unknown. Here's where I got the driver from, also I've downloaded all and installed all and still no luck. http://gd.panam.acer.com/home/ Notebook\Aspire\4720Z Selected the right OS-Windows Vista Home Premium X32 Downloaded All WLAN drivers "Atheros" "Broadcom" which I know that's the one but Driver still doesn't work -.-" "Intel" NO LUCK :\

06-23-2009, 02:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
Riskyone101 Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago, IL. Posts: 3,858 OS: XP Pro SP3, MCE 2005 sp3, Vista Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate My System	Re: Wireless Network Controller Problems. Hello, Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Deta...&DwnldID=17525 Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN http://downloadcenter.intel.com/filt...3&submit=Go%21 __________________

06-23-2009, 11:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
redstorm3265 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Galveston, Texas Posts: 24 OS: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6002) Service Pack 2 (6002.lh_sp2rtm.090410-1830)	Re: Wireless Network Controller Problems. I have tried those too Riskyone101, trust me I looked every where,downloaded everything and it just says "Unknown Devices>Network Controller

06-24-2009, 12:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
Riskyone101 Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago, IL. Posts: 3,858 OS: XP Pro SP3, MCE 2005 sp3, Vista Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate My System	Re: Wireless Network Controller Problems. Heres your answer here: http://ftp.us.dell.com/network/R174291.exe bcmwl5.inf file here: http://www.infdump.com/download-inf-.../download.html driver sweeper: http://www.guru3d.com/index.php?page=driversweeper 1. run drive sweeper and make sure the pc is clear of previous installations. 2. reboot pc if any found 3. install "bcmwl5.inf", (put this in C:/drive - document and settings under your name) 4. install the driver 5. reboot pc __________________ Last edited by Riskyone101; 06-24-2009 at 12:48 AM.

06-24-2009, 01:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
Riskyone101 Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago, IL. Posts: 3,858 OS: XP Pro SP3, MCE 2005 sp3, Vista Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate My System	Re: Wireless Network Controller Problems. put the bcmwl5.inf in document and settings in "your name" folder. http://ftp.us.dell.com/network/R174291.exe (this is the driver) TY for the pic, dont need to nothing here, as it does not contain any network files listed to remove. Just wanted to be sure you will get a good install without any conflicts. __________________

06-25-2009, 12:47 AM	#12 (permalink)
Riskyone101 Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago, IL. Posts: 3,858 OS: XP Pro SP3, MCE 2005 sp3, Vista Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate My System	Re: Wireless Network Controller Problems. My computer - C (if this the drive your operating system is on) Documents and settings "your name" folder (the name your signed in under) just cut and paste it there, then install the driver. __________________

06-25-2009, 01:20 AM	#14 (permalink)
Riskyone101 Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago, IL. Posts: 3,858 OS: XP Pro SP3, MCE 2005 sp3, Vista Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate My System	Re: Wireless Network Controller Problems. users __________________

06-25-2009, 01:58 AM	#16 (permalink)
Riskyone101 Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago, IL. Posts: 3,858 OS: XP Pro SP3, MCE 2005 sp3, Vista Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate My System	Re: Wireless Network Controller Problems. there you go, your in your folder. __________________

06-25-2009, 02:07 AM	#17 (permalink)
redstorm3265 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Galveston, Texas Posts: 24 OS: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6002) Service Pack 2 (6002.lh_sp2rtm.090410-1830)	Re: Wireless Network Controller Problems. Well thx :D oh yeah that driver you supplied worked :P so THANKS AGAIN!

06-25-2009, 06:19 PM	#18 (permalink)
Riskyone101 Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago, IL. Posts: 3,858 OS: XP Pro SP3, MCE 2005 sp3, Vista Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate My System	Re: [SOLVED] Wireless Network Controller Problems. Your welcome, glad you got it! __________________

12-28-2009, 01:21 PM	#19 (permalink)
amplex Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: sacramento, ca Posts: 1 OS: win7 pro x64	Re: [SOLVED] Wireless Network Controller Problems. http://devid.info/index.php?text=PCI...E003105B&id=30 This one worked for me. It is indeed a dell driver (this is for an Acer Aspire 4720z), but it works because its a Broadcom (VEN_14E4) 4315 chip (DEV_4315) that runs the WLAN, same as in some dell models. To learn how to find these things, do a search on Device instance id, if you search for part of that, you can find any driver for any hardware (with a little time and luck)!