Linksys Network Adapter Not working

The WUSB54GSC adapter had been out of production for a while...the last driver update was for Windows XP in 2008 (for Version 2 devices). You should carefully examine the device to see if it is Version 1 or Version 2, as this is necessary when visiting the driver page.

If you're trying to use the adapter on a Windows 7 machine, and Windows 7 does not automatically install the driver, then you're pretty much out of luck as Linksys does not supply a Windows 7 driver for this unit. They don't list a Vista driver, either, although often XP drivers will transfer to Vista without difficulty.

So...if you're trying to install it on a Vista machine, try downloading/installing the XP driver for your device version...it MAY work. If that does not work, or if it's a Win 7 machine, time for a new adapter.

Most new computers these days (at least laptops) have wireless built-in and don't need a USB adapter. I'm assuming, therefore, that you're using this on a desktop. If so, and you need a new one, very good quality ones can be had at WalMart for around $20. Just be sure whatever you buy is compatible to your operating system. It will be printed on the packaging.

Hope that's helpful.

Update the driver of it.

Step 1:
To go to the Linksys download page, click here. Verify the model and version number of your Linksys product. For instructions, click the link Where's my model number.
Step 2:
After obtaining the model number of the Linksys product, enter the model number in the Start Here field, then click the button.

Step 3:
Look for Select Hardware Version and select the version of the Linksys product from the drop-down menu.

Step 4:
Click Download to download the latest driver file.

NOTE: If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) and Internet Explorer, you may see a Pop-up blocked message in your browser Information Bar. If so, click the bar and select Temporarily Allow Pop-ups then click Download again.

Step 5:
Click Save when the File Download dialog box appears. In the Save As dialog box, choose a location for the file like the Desktop and click Save. When the download is complete, click Close, if prompted.

Step 6:
Double-click the .zip file and extract its contents to a single folder or to the Desktop. After downloading the drivers then update the drivers. For instructions, follow the steps below.

HOW TO UPDATE DRIVER?

Windows XP

Step 1:
Right-click My Computer then click Properties.

Step 2:
Click the Hardware tab then click Device Manager.

Step 3:
Click Network adapters. A list of network adapters will appear. Right-click Linksys Wireless-B PCI Adapter then click Update Driver.

Step 4:
The Hardware Update Wizard window will immediately appear. Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) then click Next.

Step 5:
Click Search for the best driver in these locations. Check Include this location in the search then Browse.

Step 6:
Browse to the location where the driver files were extracted and click the folder. When the folder is selected, click OK.

Step 7:
Click Next to update the drivers of your Linksys Wireless-B PCI network adapter.

Step 8:
Click Finish.
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I do not believe that updating the driver for your network card will solve the problem, although you should always install the newest one for best operation. You can go to Compaq's support page here and see if there is an update available for your model.

If WEP worked for you and WPA doesn't, then it is an encryption problem. Encryption happens on a different layer than the driver, which simply makes your Operating System work with your hardware.

If you are running Windows XP SP1 or SP2, update the operating system to XP Service Pack 3 for best WPA/WPA2 support.

XP Service Pack 1 computers do not support WPA by default and cannot support WPA2. To upgrade an XP SP1 computer to support WPA (but not WPA2), either

• install the "Windows XP Support Patch for Wi-Fi Protected Access" (link) from Microsoft, or
• upgrade the computer to XP SP2

XP Service Pack 2 computers by default support WPA but not WPA2. To upgrade an XP SP2 computer to also support WPA2, install the "Wireless Client Update for Windows XP SP2" (link) from Microsoft.

If you have any more questions, just come back here and leave a comment - I'm happy to help.

Hi,

Did you install the Linksys WLAN monitor to manage the wireless settings? If not, I'm afraid that you won't be able to configure the wireless settings on your 2000 computer without the Linksys WLAN monitor installed.

Hi.
Linksys Wireless-G WUSB54GC Xp-sp2 v1.4 usb wireless adapter driver (xp sp1/2/3 + vista/win7/win8/mac) can be found at driverupdate us
It will take 2 mins from you to install...
I hope I have helped you...
enjoy

This driver should work with Vista, and based on the FAQ it should work with 64-bit although it wasn't designed for the 64-bit OS.

http://downloads.linksysbycisco.com/downloads/WUSB54G_dr,0.exe

If the link doesn't work, let me know. I'll direct you to the download page to retrieve the driver.

Hi,
Uninstall the driver you are using, and install the one from here:

http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/NETWORK-CARD/OTHER-NETWORK-CARDS/Linksys-Wireless-G-PCI-WMP54G-101.shtml

That'll work in XP and if you want to see if a newer version is available that is compatible with XP, you can Update Driver from the Device Manager and that'll find and install the latest one that still has XP support.

Hope this helps

Chris (ziraffa)

1. What is the model number of you wireless adapter?
2. What is your Operating System? ( windows XP, 2000, etc )
3. What is the brand name or model number of your wireless access point?
4. Is it working before?
5. Are there other wireless computers working?

What model is the Linksys?

I had the same problem. If you are using the latest driver for your intel 2200BG (9.0.4.7). Try to roll back to a previous version. It solved my problems with being unable to connect to a Linksys BEFW11 router running WEP64.

I am now running driver version 9.0.1.9