Install Linksys wireless USB adapter

Hi,

I am trying to set up a small wireless network. I have configured the
Linksys WAP Router and installed a Linksys wireless USB network adapter on
one computer running Windows Me (no problems). However, the same procedure,
that is, installing the Linksys driver and software for the USB network
adapter on another computer also running Windows Me does not seem to work.

On this particular computer, I installed the driver software and then
connected the wirless USB network adapter to a USB SlimHub from SIIG.
Following startup, the link lights on the USB hub indicate that the USB
network is communicating with the computer UNTIL Windows Me starts to load.
The link light goes off and Windows does not recognize the new hardware.

The cables are all good, the USB hub tests out fine too and installing the
same USB network adapter using the hub works well on another computer.

I suspect I will need to remove all driver software and have tried that with
the InstallShield that came with the USB network adapter but that does not
work.

If anybody can help me out here it would be greatly appreciated.

SilverSurfer

SilverSurfer

Sounds like one of those typical Muppett Edition screwy things that nobody
ever is able to solve ... lol.
Just a thought, but try turning off System Restore - use checklinks and
regclean - reinstall.

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RussS
MCP W2K Pro & Server, A+, Net+

http://www.techexams.net/

RussS

Just as an added suggestion, read back through your
instructions. Some USB devices can be really picky
about not being plugged in during the software install,
and some are picky in that they absolutely must be
plugged in. I have run into this more with printers,
but also with cameras, scanners, and even a memory card
reader once.
--

Nick
A+, MCP

Nick

When trying to setup a wireless network, first turn off encryption and
get it working. Most problems are caused by the WEP encryption system.

SilverSurfer wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I am trying to set up a small wireless network. I have configured the
> Linksys WAP Router and installed a Linksys wireless USB network adapter on
> one computer running Windows Me (no problems). However, the same procedure,
> that is, installing the Linksys driver and software for the USB network
> adapter on another computer also running Windows Me does not seem to work.
>
> On this particular computer, I installed the driver software and then
> connected the wirless USB network adapter to a USB SlimHub from SIIG.
> Following startup, the link lights on the USB hub indicate that the USB
> network is communicating with the computer UNTIL Windows Me starts to load.
> The link light goes off and Windows does not recognize the new hardware.
>
> The cables are all good, the USB hub tests out fine too and installing the
> same USB network adapter using the hub works well on another computer.
>
> I suspect I will need to remove all driver software and have tried that with
> the InstallShield that came with the USB network adapter but that does not
> work.
>
> If anybody can help me out here it would be greatly appreciated.
>
> SilverSurfer
>
>

Barry Watzman

Snap

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RussS
MCP W2K Pro & Server, A+, Net+

http://www.techexams.net/

RussS

Is the network adapter USB 2.0? Do you have that
support on your main board, is the support software
installed?

Just some ideas... good luck!
--

Nick
A+, MCP

Nick

Hi,

The network adapter supports both USB 1.1 and 2.0 and USB support is enabled

The one thing that bothers me is that it works fine on one computer with
WinMe and not at all on another.

Which would be a good program to clean up the registry?

TIA,

SilverSurfer

"Nick" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Is the network adapter USB 2.0? Do you have that
> support on your main board, is the support software
> installed?
>
> Just some ideas... good luck!
> --
>
> Nick
> A+, MCP
>

SilverSurfer

Hi JZ

I would have tried that but the "Unknown USB Device" does not show up in
System Properties but under "Power Details" found under the "Power" tab when
you select "Properties" of the "USB Root Hub" in System Properties. And as
such I can not select it.

SilverSurfer

"JonnieZiggy" <> wrote in message
news: om...
SNIP

>
> You might want to try right-clicking on the "Unknown USB Device" in
> the "System Properties" and "Update the Driver..." Choose the "Install
> from a list or Specific location" and use the cd driver for that
> device.

SilverSurfer

On Mon, 07 Jul 2003 13:46:20 GMT, "SilverSurfer"
< m> wrote:

>Hi JZ
>
>I would have tried that but the "Unknown USB Device" does not show up in
>System Properties but under "Power Details" found under the "Power" tab when
>you select "Properties" of the "USB Root Hub" in System Properties. And as
>such I can not select it.
>
>SilverSurfer
>
>"JonnieZiggy" <> wrote in message
>news:. com...
>SNIP
>
>>
>> You might want to try right-clicking on the "Unknown USB Device" in
>> the "System Properties" and "Update the Driver..." Choose the "Install
>> from a list or Specific location" and use the cd driver for that
>> device.
>


There is a Configuration program that Linksys wireless units require
in addition to the drivers! Did you install it and use it?

Lee Parsons

Hi Lee,

Yes I did install the WLAN Monitor program that came with it but since the
USB network adapter is not recognized the program does not "see" the device
either.

SilverSurfer

"Lee Parsons" <> wrote in message
news:...
> On Mon, 07 Jul 2003 13:46:20 GMT, "SilverSurfer"
> < m> wrote:
>
> >Hi JZ
> >
> >I would have tried that but the "Unknown USB Device" does not show up in
> >System Properties but under "Power Details" found under the "Power" tab
when
> >you select "Properties" of the "USB Root Hub" in System Properties. And
as
> >such I can not select it.
> >
> >SilverSurfer
> >
> >"JonnieZiggy" <> wrote in message
> >news:. com...
> >SNIP
> >
> >>
> >> You might want to try right-clicking on the "Unknown USB Device" in
> >> the "System Properties" and "Update the Driver..." Choose the "Install
> >> from a list or Specific location" and use the cd driver for that
> >> device.
> >
>
>
> There is a Configuration program that Linksys wireless units require
> in addition to the drivers! Did you install it and use it?

SilverSurfer