Update Driver For Wireless Adapter

If you can t connect to a network, there might be a problem with your network adapter. First, try using the Network Adapter troubleshooter to automatically find and fix some common problems:

Open the Network Adapter troubleshooter by clicking the Start button, and then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, type troubleshooter, and then click Troubleshooting. Click View all, and then click Network Adapter.

If running the Network Adapter troubleshooter doesn t fix the problem, here are some more things to try:

Show allMake sure the network adapter is enabled

Open Network Connections by clicking the Start button, and then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, type adapter, and then, under Network and Sharing Center, click View network connections.

Right-click the network adapter icon, and then click Enable.

If you re prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

Right-click the network adapter icon, and then click Disable.

Right-click the adapter icon again, and then click Enable.

The adapter is now reset. Try connecting to the network again, or run the Network troubleshooter to verify that your network adapter is now working correctly.

Open the Network troubleshooter by right-clicking the network icon in the notification area, and then clicking Troubleshoot problems.

Update the network adapter driver

You must be logged on as an administrator to perform these steps.

If you reset your network adapter and you still can t connect to a network, you might need to update the adapter driver. Updating the driver can solve the problem of missing or failed drivers, as well as outdated ones. To update your network adapter driver, follow these steps:

Open Device Manager by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking System and Security, and then, under System, clicking Device Manager.

Double-click Network Adapters, right-click your adapter, and then click Properties.

Click the Driver tab, and then click Update Driver.

If Windows can t find the driver on your computer and you don t have a connection to the Internet, you might need to contact the network adapter manufacturer or your computer manufacturer to get the driver. Check the information that came with your network adapter or your computer to see if you have a disc that contains the drivers.

Once you ve updated the driver, try connecting to the network again, or run the Network troubleshooter to verify that the adapter is updated.

If all else fails, replace the adapter

If you ve tried resetting the network adapter and updating the drivers, and the Network troubleshooter indicates that there s still a problem with your network adapter, try replacing the adapter. Buy a new network adapter and install it in your computer by following the manufacturer s instructions, or have a service technician replace the adapter for you.

Disabling or uninstalling a network adapter

If you decide that you don t want to use a particular network adapter, you can either disable it which is the easiest or uninstall it.

Disabling a network adapter turns it off so that it won t be used.

To uninstall a network adapter

Turn off your computer and unplug it from its power source. This is very important. Installing a card in a computer that s plugged in could shock you or damage the card and computer.

Read the information that came with your computer to learn how to open the computer case. If you no longer have the instructions, look on the computer cover usually on the back for screws or clasps to undo the case.

After opening the case, ground yourself by touching the metal casing that surrounds the jack where the power cord plugs in. This can help protect you from an electric shock and can help protect the new card and existing computer parts from static electricity.

Read the information that came with your network adapter. If you no longer have the instructions, locate your network adapter. If you re not certain which card is your network adapter, follow the wires from your network cable to the back of the card, and then note which slot that card is in.

Unplug any cables from the back of the network adapter, and remove any screws or hooks holding the network adapter in place.

Carefully pull the network adapter straight out of the slot. Be careful not to twist or bend it as you remove it.

If you re not installing a new network adapter, install a slot cover if you have one, and then replace the screw or hook. Then, close the computer case and replace any screws you removed when opening the case.

How do I fix network adapter problems. Make sure airplane mode is turned off and wireless communication is turned on. you might need to update the adapter driver.

Wireless Networking; Identify My Product; Support. Support Home. Intel Driver Update Utility. Launch the Intel Driver Update Utility to find the latest drivers.

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Before you update your driver or software

Your computer manufacturer can change features, incorporate customizations, or make other changes to your adapter software. Intel recommends you contact your computer manufacturer for the latest system-specific updates and technical support information. Intel provides generic versions of Wi-Fi drivers for general purposes.

The Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility is used to set up, edit and manage network profiles to connect to a network. The features and implementation vary depending on which operating system you are using.

The easiest way to update your Intel Wi-Fi driver and software is to download and install the Intel Driver Update Utility tool. This tool identifies your adapter and updates your driver to the latest version, if needed.

Before clicking the icon to download your driver, you need to know your Intel wireless adapter and driver version number.

After you have the software on your hard drive, double-click the executable. The installation wizard guides you through the process. For older drivers in a ZIP file, extract the compressed files to a folder on your computer, and double-click the EXE. Note When you update Intel PROSet/Wireless Software, the driver is also updated by default. If you do not want to install the driver: Select Custom Setup during the installation process. Select This feature will not be available from the Intel Wireless Driver dropdown.

During the install process, you need to choose between Typical or Custom option.

A Typical option installs the Wi-Fi protected setup and Intel Wireless Troubleshooter Intel WT features. The Wi-Fi protected setup quickly connects you to the Internet if your hardware setup is complete. Intel Wireless Troubleshooter helps troubleshoot connection issues.

A Custom option installs more features:

If you want to install only one of these features, select Modify on the appropriate screen and select the feature you would like to add. Note If you plan to use Novell Client for Windows, install it before installing Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility. If Intel PROSet/Wireless Software is already installed, remove it before installing Novell Client for Windows.

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How to install/update the driver of network adapter Manually in Windows XP. right click it and then click Update Driver the adapter has been successfully.

Before you update your driver or software Your computer manufacturer can change features, you need to know your Intel wireless adapter and driver version number.