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[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 |
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06-22-2009, 05:50 PM
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Re: Wireless Network Controller Problems.
Hello,
What is the make/model of the laptop?
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06-22-2009, 07:51 PM
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Re: Wireless Network Controller Problems.
Acer Aspire 4720Z
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06-22-2009, 08:12 PM
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Re: Wireless Network Controller Problems.
Download the Driver from the manufacturer website. Extract the files then run the
setup file.
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06-22-2009, 08:28 PM
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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 :\ |
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06-23-2009, 02:03 AM
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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
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06-23-2009, 11:21 AM
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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
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06-24-2009, 12:46 AM
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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
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06-24-2009, 01:08 AM
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Re: Wireless Network Controller Problems.
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) Last edited by redstorm3265; 06-24-2009 at 01:21 AM. |
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06-24-2009, 01:41 AM
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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.
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06-24-2009, 02:07 AM
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Re: Wireless Network Controller Problems.
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. Last edited by redstorm3265; 06-24-2009 at 02:31 AM. |
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06-25-2009, 12:47 AM
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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.
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06-25-2009, 01:08 AM
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Re: Wireless Network Controller Problems.
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 |
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06-25-2009, 01:40 AM
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Re: Wireless Network Controller Problems.
lol please mind the runescape thing, but yeah heres what it shows
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06-25-2009, 02:07 AM
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Re: Wireless Network Controller Problems.
Well thx :D oh yeah that driver you supplied worked :P so THANKS AGAIN!
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