Unable to connect a wired router  


  1. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 home Premium 64bit
       #1

    Unable to connect a wired router


    Hey, I've recently reinstalled my Windows 7 Home Premium and I since my PC does not detect the router.

    I've tried using a SKY recovery disk, but that failed and nothing happened.

    Do I need to download a specific driver so the PC can detect the router?

    If so, does anybody know where I could download it? Or any advice will be helpful


    Thanks in advance
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 10,485
    W7 Pro SP1 64bit
       #2

    Welcome to the Seven Forums.

    So - you have a LAN cable (wire) going from your computer to your router, correct? Look at the place where the wire connects to the computer and let me know if you see a little green or orange light.

    Also let me know if you see the network adapter via these screens:
    Start > Control Panel > View network status and tasks (or Network and Sharing Center)

    In the upper left corner of that last screen, select the link named "Change adapter settings".

    Do you see any adapters on that screen? If not, then you might need a driver so that Windows can make use of the network adapter... but we will deal with that after you let me know about the two things above.
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  3. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 home Premium 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Yes there was a green flashing light and no, I don't have a network adapter, i think that is why it doesn't recognise it. I do you where you could download this?
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 10,485
    W7 Pro SP1 64bit
       #4

    We will need a bit more info about your computer before we know what to download.

    Please install/run Speccy
    Download Speccy 1.18.379 - FileHippo.com

    Select Network in the left pane and scroll down to Adapters List in the right pane. What (if anything) is listed there.

    Also, can you tell us the manufacturer and model of your computer? You could put that in your system spec info.
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  5. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 home Premium 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Hey, sorry for this, but my dad has already taken the pc to a shop, sorry for the inconvenience.
    If there's any problems ill be sure to contact you
    Thanks for the advice , appreciate it!
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 10,485
    W7 Pro SP1 64bit
       #6

    No problem.

    When you get it back, consider doing this:
    Backup Complete Computer - Create an Image Backup
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