Next, I'd like to see this with the adapter connected. Reset IPv6 TCP/IP stack to installation defaults.
Reset IPv4 TCP/IP stack to installation defaults. Reset WINSOCK entries to installation defaults: netsh winsock reset catalog In the command prompt window that opens, type type the following commands, each followed by the Enter key: Start, All Programs\Accessories and right click on Command Prompt, select " Run as Administrator" to open a command prompt. TCP/IP stack repair options for use with Vista or Windows 7. I'd start with a stack repair, I don't see the adapter at all there. But one works, the other not.įirst off, does a wired connection work to this computer? That's a useful test to narrow down what is happening. So, yes internet on my Laptop but not on my Desktop.Ģ identical systems (one laptop, one desktop), identical Windows, etc.
On my Laptop, with the same Windows 7 Ultimate installation, same TP-Link Wireless USB adapter, same latest downloaded drivers from TP-Link website, same process. Then automatically you see the wireless system tray icon searching for available networks, it finds my network and asks for the key, I insert the key and voilá, Internet!!! The device gets recognised and the drivers get installed fine! (yes, also the notification about the drivers not digitally signed by MS.so just continued.).
The weird thing is, when I insert the TP-Link USB adapter in my Laptop, it also wants to install it, but can't find the drivers, I again download them from TP-Link website and install drivers manually. : Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-Interfaceįysiek adres. : CC*****-B (Computer name blocked for security purposes.) It doesn't show anything, no adresses, no MAC, no lease, nothing.
If I click 'details' button: the content is empty!?!?!? There is no button: 'properties wireless network' (sorry, don't know the english text on this button, I have Windows 7 ultimate, Dutch version) Looking at the status it shows the following: In connections it shows a perfect: "Wireless Networkconnection 4 _ enabled _ TP-LINK Wireless N Adapter". but who cares.),It shows the device works fine!!!īut looking at the connection system tray icon it stays on a red cross, it doesn't even search for available networks. So far so good, the drivers install fine (except a message about the drivers not digitally signed by MS or something. I downloaded from the TP website the latest Win7 drivers, and right-clicked the USB-WLAN device in Windows Device Center to install drivers manually. When I insert this TP-Link USB it wants to install it, but says it can't find drivers.
I have a TP-Link TL-WN821N Wireless USB adapter, and I want to connect my Desktop PC with my wireless network using this adapter. But I really don't know why this happens:
I am no noob when it comes to computers and connectivity. I have the following situation, and I can't resolve it.