installing wireless adaptor in Windows XP

Discussion in 'Software' started by HAIR OF RED, Oct 13, 2012.

  1. HAIR OF RED

    HAIR OF RED Guest

    I have Windows XP Home OS.

    My wireless router is a Linksys wireless-g router.

    I tried using a Belkin wireless USB network adaptor.
    When I plugged it in, the installation wizard could not find the software.
    Does the adaptor have to be from the same Manufacture? Is there a way to get around this?
     
    HAIR OF RED, Oct 13, 2012
    #1
  2. Earthling

    Earthling Interplanetary Geek

    You can usually mix 'n match wireless routers and adapters. If you weren't given a driver CD with the adapter then try downloading the driver from Belkin Support
     
    Earthling, Oct 13, 2012
    #2
  3. HAIR OF RED

    HAIR OF RED Guest

    Thanks. I downloaded the software and it solved the problem. The only problem I have now is to move the router closer. The signal is too weak.

    Thanks again
    Red
     
    HAIR OF RED, Oct 13, 2012
    #3
  4. Earthling

    Earthling Interplanetary Geek

    Thanks for the feedback. You could try other wireless channels - it can help with signal issues.
     
    Earthling, Oct 13, 2012
    #4
  5. HAIR OF RED

    HAIR OF RED Guest

    Thanks again. I will try different channels.
     
    HAIR OF RED, Oct 13, 2012
    #5

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