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    wireless internet utility

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by moon angel, Jun 13, 2007.

  1. moon angel

    moon angel Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Anyone know of a free wireless internet connection utility that's compatible with any wireless network card?

    Alternatively does anyone know a way of telling windows that an installed network card is wireless when it's coming up as wired?

    Thanks
     
    moon angel, Jun 13, 2007
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    AKAJohnDoe Mime with Tourette's

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    Pretty much every network card I have ever seen, wired or wireless, has the correct drivers on the manufacturer's website. Are you using the correct drivers?
     
    AKAJohnDoe, Jun 13, 2007
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  3. sp00n

    sp00n Notebook Deity

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    Not exactly sure what you mean by internet connection utility, but since your sig says you have Win2k, then I assume you're talking about the Windows XP wireless Zero-config utility, which Win2k doesn't have.

    I don't know of a free utility, but I know McAfee makes a similar wireless connection tool. Your wireless card should come with an internet connection utility on the CD.
     
    sp00n, Jun 13, 2007
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  4. moon angel

    moon angel Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Ah yes, it does, the Linksys utility which is the worst peice of software ever created. No matter what I try it just wont connect to any netwrok properly. I have managed to install the wireless card without the utility, I just now need a generic wireless utility to use with it that isn't total rubbish.
     
    moon angel, Jun 14, 2007
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  5. Pitabred

    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Unfortunately, there's not much. If you're using Win2K, you're really pretty much stuck with what they provide for you.
     
    Pitabred, Jun 14, 2007
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    Sykotic Notebook Evangelist

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    XP actually has the best built in zero-config utility. I recomend it above all else.
     
    Sykotic, Jun 14, 2007
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