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Perhaps I should take another look at what you want to accomplish.
What I think I know:
You want to use Ethernet instead of wireless for faster connections.
Wireless works
Ethernet returns error 651, WAN miniport
Devices:
Comcast ???? cable modem
Linksys E4200 Wireless router
Linksys WUMC710 (Wireless-ac universal media connector) A replacement for the E4200?
>> Cabled to Dell
PC
Linksys AE2500 USB Network Adapter (Dual Band N)
Intel(R) 82566DM-2 Gigabit Network Connection (NIC adapter download link)
Ok, if I got all of that right, there are some things you should know.
The faster speeds expected from the LinkSys WUMC710 refers to wireless - it is the latest 802.11 protocol (AC). Your Linksys AE2500 USB adapter is 802.11 protocol (N), so you're only going to get N speeds using wireless.
Both routers have 4 ports (Gigabit Ethernet) so there's no improvement on Ethernet.
Before moving forward, let's catch up.
You have the prowin32 exe from the Intel download page, but have not installed it.
>> you have some questions about the way to install it (modify or remove options)
>> which features to install (you show what is on the system now)
--> that was brilliant, there's a record of how it was.
--> could you also post the version of the current Intel Network Connection? Thanks
Britton30 pointed out the OEM disclaimer on the Intel site and suggested getting the driver from Dell.
>> Dell only offers XP and Vista drivers
>> Vista would be closest to Win7
Britton30 also suggested connecting the PC to the E4200.
>> Excellent suggestion
>> I'd like to know if blairk has tried a direct cable to the Comcast cable modem
>> before testing a device that will be replaced.
>> I undestand your thinking Gary - does Ethernet work with the other router?
>> I might be confused which is why there are question marks in Comcast ???? cable modem.
>> I don't think it's the E4200, I just don't know
Everything else should be put on the back burner for the moment.
I want to look up the WAN miniport error - it might be an easy thing to fix, or it might be a lot of trouble. These miniports don't have a driver, they're services.
Installing the Intel NIC driver might fix that, but wait - let me see what I can find.
So, I've painted the questions for you blairk in red.
If you could review my "What I think I know" and point out anything I got wrong, I'd appreciate it.
I also requested another SF diag report in post# 8 - please also do that while I'm researching error 651, WAN miniport
I'm not sure anything I had planned (update the Intel driver) will change, but I'm learning to slow down.
Last edited by Slartybart; 24 Jan 2014 at 09:44. Reason: speeling/formatting