Linksys wireless on 98 first edition

Cortezj29 · 06-24-2006, 04:54 PM

I am attempting to install Linksys WMP11 wireless card on a Win98 first edition computer. However, I get a message that Linksys is only compatible with 98se or newer. Is there a way to make the wireless connection work? Radical options are fine as the 'puter is useless otherwise.

Geekgirl · 06-25-2006, 11:40 PM

You could upgrade to 98SE which is an inexpensive option but is strongly suggested if in the budget.

Cortezj29 · 06-26-2006, 06:22 PM

Thanks for the reply Geekgirl, but I'm not interested in spending any cash on this box. Basically I was wondering if there was a freeware program or something to make windows 98 first ed. work with WMP11 or using a free OS that is WMP11 compatible instead of 98.

Geekgirl · 06-26-2006, 09:02 PM

To my knowledge, its just not compatible

mgmcc · 06-30-2006, 01:14 AM

If the box is useless without the wireless connectivity, and you don't want to spend money on it, you could try installing something like SuSE Linux which might run the card with its built-in drivers. Not quite the same I know, but I've got a Belkin USB WiFi dongle that just works when configured in SuSE's settings.

06-24-2006, 04:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cortezj29 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 53 OS: XP SP2	Linksys wireless on 98 first edition I am attempting to install Linksys WMP11 wireless card on a Win98 first edition computer. However, I get a message that Linksys is only compatible with 98se or newer. Is there a way to make the wireless connection work? Radical options are fine as the 'puter is useless otherwise.

06-25-2006, 11:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,164 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	You could upgrade to 98SE which is an inexpensive option but is strongly suggested if in the budget. __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*

06-26-2006, 09:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,164 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	To my knowledge, its just not compatible __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*

06-26-2006, 06:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cortezj29 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 53 OS: XP SP2	Thanks for the reply Geekgirl, but I'm not interested in spending any cash on this box. Basically I was wondering if there was a freeware program or something to make windows 98 first ed. work with WMP11 or using a free OS that is WMP11 compatible instead of 98.

06-30-2006, 01:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
mgmcc Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dundee, Scotland Posts: 244 OS: XP, Vista, Mac OS X	If the box is useless without the wireless connectivity, and you don't want to spend money on it, you could try installing something like SuSE Linux which might run the card with its built-in drivers. Not quite the same I know, but I've got a Belkin USB WiFi dongle that just works when configured in SuSE's settings.