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Anonymous Posted on Feb 06, 2014

Do eMachine laptops all have to have custom parts since they're so narrow/small?

I'm trying to install a Linksys 802.11 wireless adapter from an older computer into my eMachine but the card is too big!

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Not custom parts what you could do is take the old one to the shop and see if they have got one that will fit yours.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 31, 2008

SOURCE: I just installed my siemens

Hi tbopper, install linksys software. Follow the instruction. Disable your anti virus / firewall software. (temporally). Make sure the PC with the wireless card is turned on.
Than open My Network connections & run windows Set up a home or small office network. Follow windows instructions.
That's it. When you restart your PC your Anti virus software should enable it's self. Check your firewall is also back on, if it's included in your anti virus it will re-inable it's self. Since your running a wireless make sure you enable security & password, other wise anyone with a wireless can tap into your wireless signal slowing your bandwith down.
To test your linksys is correct. Open internet explorer. In the address window type in 192.168.1.1 & press enter. Your settings should show up. Tech support is free with linksys.

Good Luck & Enjoy!

Mike

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Frank Wassner

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  • Posted on Apr 30, 2008

SOURCE: Replaced Linksys Wireless-B 2.4GHz 807.11b

Try resetting your IP address:
The laptop may be trying to use the IP address from the old router.

1) Click Start (assuming Windows 2000, XP, or Vista)
2) Click Run
3) Type in CMD
This will take you to a black command box
4) Type in: ipconfig/release
The chart should show your IP address as 0.0.0.0
Once this has happened, proceed to step 5
5) Type in: ipconfig/renew
You should now see a new IP address listed.

Also note that you need to set up your network key (assuming that you are using one) on both the router and laptop.
Make sure that your router is set up to perform as DHCP server.

FW

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Matthew Spark

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  • Posted on May 17, 2008

SOURCE: Linksys Wireless "N" Adapter causes Sony PCVRS720G to freeze up after 10 minutes

get your money back for the card, and try one from a different brand.

fidoliedo

Gary Luis

  • 162 Answers
  • Posted on Jul 26, 2008

SOURCE: usb 2.0 ports not working on my emachines T3504

You may need to uninstall your current usb's and let Windows redetect them.

click on START, SETTINGS, CONTROL PANEL, SYSTEM. Click on tab HARDWARE, click on DEVICE MANAGER. Scroll down to UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS CONTROLLER. Delete everything there. Click on ACTION, SCAN FOR HARDWARE CHANGES. It should redetect and you should be good.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 19, 2009

SOURCE: W6409 eMachines Desktop Wireless Adapter issue.

Check out the emachines site. Just check the model number and all drivers will be on there.

Hope this helps

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