WINDOWS VISTA - CAN'T SET UP LAN: SOFTWARE NOT COMPATIBLE?

Hi.
You are going to need two things for this to work.
First, you need a wireless router, these usually run about $50-$60.
Then after you get the router, you need a wireless usb adapter, so that the xp computer can receive the signal from the router.

Connect the lan cable from the cable modem that is currently attached to the vista computer to the router, then connect a lan cable from the router to the vista computer.

The xp computer is easier.
After you have the router hooked up, just plug the usb adapter into the xp computer, install any software that comes with it, and after it install the drivers it will be able to connect to your router, and have wireless internet.

Make sure that you know the name of your router, that way you are connecting to the right one.

I hope this helps you out, and have a good day.

HI friend
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Realtek - Audio Acer Aspire 3050 Realtek Audio Driver for Windows Vista Enterprise 32bit
Filename: Audio_Realtek_6.01.5334_Vistax86.zip
File size: 33.3 MB
Version: 6.01.5334

Broadcom - Bluetooth Acer Aspire 3050 Broadcom Bluetooth Driver for Windows Vista Enterprise 32bit
Filename: Bluetooth_Broadcom_6.0.1.3500_Vistax86.zip
File size: 19.5 MB
Version: 6.0.1.3500

Bison - Camera Acer Aspire 3050 Bison Camera Driver for Windows Vista Enterprise 32bit
Filename: Camrea_Bison_1.0.0.14_Vistax86.zip
File size: 9.3 MB
Version: 1.0.0.14

Suyin - Camera Acer Aspire 3050 Suyin Camera Driver for Windows Vista Enterprise 32bit
Filename: Camera_Suyin_1.0.0.8_Vistax86.zip
File size: 22.4 MB
Version: 1.0.0.8

ENE - CardReader Acer Aspire 3050 ENE Card Reader Driver for Windows Vista Enterprise 32bit
Filename: CardReader_ENE_5.1.2600.3000_Vistax86.zip
File size: 627.3 KB
Version: 5.1.2600.3000

Conexant - Modem Acer Aspire 3050 Conexant Modem Driver for Windows Vista Enterprise 32bit
Filename: Modem_Conexant_7.62.00_Vistax86.zip
File size: 2.1 MB
Version: 7.62.00

Synaptics - TouchPad Acer Aspire 3050 Synaptics Touchpad Driver for Windows Vista Enterprise 32bit
Filename: Touchpad_Synaptics_9.1.0_Vistax86.zip
File size: 22.9 MB
Version: 9.1.0

ATI - VGA Acer Aspire 3050 ATI VGA Driver for Windows Vista Enterprise 32bit
Filename: VGA_ATI_8.332.0.0_Vistax86.zip
File size: 110.4 MB
Version: 8.332.0.0

Atheros - Wireless LAN Acer Aspire 3050 Atheros Wireless LAN Driver for Windows Vista Enterprise 32bit
Filename: Wireless%20LAN_Atheros_7.2.0.152_Vistax86_A.zip
File size: 2.8 MB
Version: 7.2.0.152

Broadcom - Wireless LAN Acer Aspire 3050 Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver for Windows Vista Enterprise 32bit
Filename: WLAN_Broadcom_4.102.15.61_Vistax86.zip
File size: 2.9 MB
Version: 4.102.15.61------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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we ll start with the physical connections.
1.take ethernet cable n connect one end of the cable to the modem and the other end to the isolated port on the router(internet port) and then connect the computer and your router with other cable(any lan port).refer the chart on the router to distinguish the internet and lan port.
2.check the light status on the modem and router.
router lite status-power,alphabet i lite,wireless lite(lollipop lite) and the number light lit up(depends on the port eg port no:1 connected number 1 light lit up).
3.check the ip address and default gateway address.
steps:In windows(xp,2000 etc),click on start->click on run->in the search tab type cmd->dos prompt window opens,type ipconfig and u ll get ip address and default gateway address(192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1).note it
In vista,start->in the search tab type cmd->dos prompt window type ipconfig->u ll get the address as specified earlier.
4.open the browser,type the default gateway address in the address bar and press enter.The login window ll ask for username and password. username-admin
password-password.
5.You ll enter the netgear smart wizard page.Run the setup wizard at the left side (blue screen).select yes and detect the type of connection.
6.If it is a cable modem-dynamic ip detected and click next.check whether the dns address is given automatically from isp and click apply.Then click on basic settings under setup menu and in that window in the router mac address select "use computer mac address "option and click on apply.Now click on router status under maintenance menu and check the ip address in internet port(it should not be 0.0.0.0) and in lan port(eg 192.168.1.2 or 192.168.0.2).
7.If its a dsl modem-the type of connection ll be detected as pppoe.click next.configure your router with the username and password provided by the isp and click on apply.The router ll save the settings and then check the internet port and lan port
address as given in the previous step.
8.Now we have to configure the router for wireless settings(both modems same configuration).
*click wireless settings under set up menu.
*In that page enter
name(ssid):netgear2
region:us
channel:11
. mode:g and b

In security options select wep and key1 give your telephone number so that you wont forget the password.CLICK APPLY.we have secured the n/w.
9.scan and connect to the network.
For windows vista-start->connect to->select the network name(netgear2)and click connect->it ll ask for password,enter it(telephone no).you ll successfully connected.Now disconnect the cable and try going online wirelessly.
For xp-start->control panel->network connections->right click on wireless network connection->select the network and configure.
10.you ll be able to go online wirelessly if there is any problem delete the preferred networks.
I have given you all the steps with examples to help you configure the router.hope you ll fix the issue and further assisstance im ready to help u but pls give details about your operating system,type of modem and no of computers so that it ll easy for me to troubleshoot.rate me if i have helped you.Thank you. Have a good day

If you are using Windows Xp, just connect the modem using USB/LAN it will be automatically detected & software for it will be installed. Then you can just set up a connection, put in your username & password, done.
If you are using Windows Vista / Windows 7, modem in LAN mode will be installed automatically like XP, but not in USB mode. Because there's no USB driver for UT300R2U (BSNL modem) in Vista. You need to find a ZTE Remote NDIS device driver, install it & then you can connect. Hope this will fix your problem.

are you using wifi connection, I mean wireless connection or you're hooking up to a LAN network or through a modem connection?  If all this connection wouldn't worked out anymore, try reinstalling your Operating System!

you can try the ff:
► double check the wireless if it's enable or disable. click start > start search > windows mobility center > turn the wireless network ON.
1) reinstall the wireless driver of the computer using the driver disc or using the recovery partition....
2) tried to set-up the home wireless conenction in "Home Set-up Wireless Network" and follow the instruction.
3) reseat wireless card if it's reseatable.
4) download the BIOS update using ethernet cable from the pc website support.
3) contact Internet Service Provider.
4) reinstall the windows to the factory condition.

hey,, the reason why your pc cannot see the laptop or vice versa is cause you dont have public domain or file sharing enabled .. to to the follow these

1.) Click start then control panel
2.) Under NETWORK and INTERNET select set up file sharing
3.) On the task Bar select Set up a connection or network

follow the onscreen instruction to create a network and remember to leave it as public or allow Lan users to view your files..

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Hi,

Chances are the wireless portion of the trendnet software is not compatible with vista. I would uninstall the trendnet software or let windows control the wireless portion of it.

Check to see if you are using any encryption ie. wep or wpa or wpa-tsk. If you are then you will need to enter the network key in windows.

good luck

smeags.

Hi,

The Dlink device came with drivers which works in Windows XP.
I installed vista driver from dlink website, but its of no use, it still doesn't work in Vista.

Well Dlink WORKS BEST in Ubuntu (Linux), without any driver installation. Either USB or LAN.

Use Ubuntu Linux.