Cannot get online with XP

Discussion in 'Networking' started by Passionpantz, Jul 6, 2009.

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    Passionpantz

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    I was wirelessly connecting fine with my router (speedtouch 585 V6) when i had linux on. Installed XP pro and sp2 and cannot get any connection whatsoever with modem, any help would be really appreciated
     
    Passionpantz, Jul 6, 2009
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    Did you install the right drivers for your WiFi card ? They aren't included in XP, but must either be slipstreamed into an installation cd, or installed manually after XP installation.
     
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    Rich in ILM

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    Install the latest driver. If windows shows any connections delete them and start over new.

    http://support.acer-euro.com/drivers/index.html
     
    Rich in ILM, Jul 7, 2009
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    Thanks, installing the drivers from your link done the trick :D
     
    Passionpantz, Jul 10, 2009
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