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    eMachines 355 netbook - WiFi problem

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by Lynxu, Feb 20, 2012.

  1. Lynxu

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    Hello,

    I have recently bought eMachines 355 netbook N572G2 model and installed on it Windows XP SP3. Unfortunetly, I can't get any working WiFi drivers and because of that I am unable to connect to my home WLAN. I installed all drivers from Driver eMachines 355 Netbook for Windows XP | DriversTools , but in control panel there is a big yellow question mark next to 'Network controler'. I don't have icon of wireless connection in network connections. I searched for hours, but couldn't find any working drivers.
    Anyone got sugestion what to do now? Reinstall system may help?
     
    Lynxu, Feb 20, 2012
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    What is the card in question?
    You software like PCWizard or AIDA32/Everest to recognize the hardware.
    If that won't work- just open a service hatch and check what;s written on Wi-Fi card (it doesn't void the warranty)
     
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    PC Wizard 2012 shows Attansic (Now owned by Atheros) AR8152 v2.0 Fast Ethernet (the one that works fine i suppose) and Atheros Communications AR9485 Wireless Network Adapter.
     
    Lynxu, Feb 21, 2012
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    Try this driver.
    It's Atheros Wi-Fi driver for multiple cards (supposedly including yours) meant for Win XP (version 9.2.0.462)
     
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    Well... Thanks, thanks and thanks again! It works fine.
    Could you tell me how you did this? Seriously, I've tried for couple hours and couldn't find this driver!
    Thanks!
     
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    Thanks! Now I'm driver pro :p Problem solved, I can connect to Internet.
     
    Lynxu, Feb 21, 2012
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