i would like to connect the upstairs pc to the modem via a usb,i have connected all the wires and downloaded a driver from bt,sadly it says "windows could not find driver software for ur device" im on vista,my laptop is wireless(sorted)and also on vista,so its just a case of getting the pc up & running?
Please advise would be most gratefull
regards
2007-04-14 01:38:30 · 4 answers · asked by Dale J 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
i have i belive, been told anyway a vista driver disc(downloaded via bt site) and i dont want my pc wireless its just no needed,i just want to connect it via usb lead into the router if poss.
2007-04-14 02:08:43 · update #1
Hi thanks for all your help!
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2007-04-14 02:40:00 · update #2
Ok first of all if you are installing or have installed vista your original BT cd will not work on it. You can still connect to the bt site if you are using the ethernet cable or wireless but not USB. Go to the BT site and download the new drivers for USB for vista then you will be ok
You will then need to plug your usb cable in the router and the pc upstairs set it up again for the new pc
2007-04-14 02:18:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your upstairs PC should connect to the router and not the modem by:
1. LAN cable through one of the RJ45 ports of the router; or
2. Wireless using either a PCI or a USB wi-fi adapter. If this is the case, you should first install the driver BEFORE connecting the wi-fi adapter. Shutdown, install the adapter then boot. Windows should recognize the device and either automatically activate the adapter or lead you to the process of activating it. Also be sure to unclick the "Use windows to configure my wireless network settings" so that you can use the software that came w/ your hardware. This is under the wireless networks tab in Wireless Network Connection Properties.
I've done this 3 times on my D-Link G122 USB adapter w/c I plug to 3 different PCs (one at a time of course).
2007-04-14 01:58:31 · answer #2 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the driver is designed for XP a lot of people are having this trouble with vista because the driver won't work for it see if BT have got a driver for vista otherwise im afraid your stuck
2007-04-14 01:44:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i will purely recommend which you on no account purchase something from a shop!!!!! might you purchase commute coverage from a baker? comparable ingredient i will purely recommend to purchase a lynksys router. those are made via cisco, who're a worldwide extensive chief in networking. I plan on paying for one quickly. value approximately £30
2016-12-26 07:23:30 · answer #4 · answered by harpal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋