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I have a netgear wna3100 wireless adapter and have been trying to install it. I have ran the netgear CD that came with the package, but once it gets to the stage of detecting adapter and I plug in the netgear adapter it will stay like that for a long time and won't actually continue the installation proceI have a netgear wna3100 wireless adapter and have been trying to install it. I have ran the netgear CD that came with the package, but once it gets to the stage of detecting adapter and I plug in the netgear adapter it will stay like that for a long time and won't actually continue the installation process. I've also tried downloading the software version from netgear site and tried intalling that but same thing happens. Also, when I plug the adapter in and windows auto installs locates driver the blue light is on during this time, however, once it finishes successfully the blue light is turned off. Then I click on Next for the install software to start detecting adapter. I've also tried all USB ports, install, uninstall (if doesnt work), restart, and then install again many times to no avail. Extremely frustrating! I have windows vista 32bit. Any help on this?ss. I've also tried downloading the software version from netgear site and tried intalling that but same thing happens. Also, when I plug the adapter in and windows auto installs locates driver the blue light is on during this time, however, once it finishes successfully the blue light is turned off. Then I click on Next for the install software to start detecting adapter. I've also tried all USB ports, install, uninstall (if doesnt work), restart, and then install again many times to no avail. Extremely frustrating! I have windows vista 32bit. Any help on this?

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Try connecting direct to USB port without extension cable. Disable anti-virus software temporarily while installing drivers.

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john mc donald

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SOURCE: XMicro Wifi USB Problem

hi you will need the right drivers try this link look for your model number on back http://www.x-micro.com/main-support_download.html

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SOURCE: Netgear Wireless USB Adapter wg111t; installation

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  • Posted on Mar 23, 2009

SOURCE: Need working Windows 7 driver for Linksys WUSB54G V.1.0 Adapter

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.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 04, 2009

SOURCE: after install of driver into windows, xp doesnt

Hi, please check the status of the adapter using the steps below:

1. Click Start and go to 'control panel'.
2. Double click on 'system'.
3. Click on 'hardware'.
4. Click 'Device manager' button.
5. Under 'Network Adapters' you will find the name of Netgear adapter.

Check if it shows installed properly or shows with an error code.

You may try installing the adapter on another machine to isolate the issue further.

I hope this information allows you to resolve this issue.

If I have helped you, please help me, and rate this suggestion the highest FixYa rating. If you cannot rate this post with the highest rating, then please comment to this post and I will try to help you further.

Robholmes

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  • Posted on Mar 23, 2010

SOURCE: Belkin Wireless USB Adapter not detected!

This device is well known for the high level of current draw that it requires in order to work. I would suggest that you remove all other unnecessary USB devices and try the device again. It is more than likely that your system will find the device.

The quickest way of ensuring continued usage, when you have numerous USB devices, is to purchased a powered USB hub and ensure that the Wireless adapter is connected to one of the powered USB ports on the hub.

Hope that helps.

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