Can't use Wifi after XP install

Discussion in 'Networking' started by thelastChris, Jul 9, 2009.

  1. thelastChris

    thelastChris

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    Hi,

    Just go an Acer Aspire one 150-Ab, took off the linux lite and put on XP through USB install...

    however I now have the problem that I can't connect to the internet - it cant seem to find the card, and obviously therefore can't find any networks...

    *EDIT* when I go to set up a new connection I get a message saying "The wizard cannot find your network hardware.... etc etc etc... you must first install and configure your cards etc etc etc.... however I don't know how to install the cards, or then configure it :/ *EDIT*

    Any help would be really appreciated!

    Thanks in advance - chris
     
    thelastChris, Jul 9, 2009
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    Download and install the Atheros WiFi XP drivers from Acers support site. No drivers for the Atheros card with a default XP install.
     
    DutchDK, Jul 9, 2009
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    Thank you so much! was beginning to resign myself back to the awkwardness of Ubuntu...
    Will try it in the morning, but I'm sure your right ;)
     
    thelastChris, Jul 9, 2009
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    cgelder, Jul 20, 2009
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    No it won't. If he hasn't installed the Atheros driver, it won't do didly squat for his WiFi connection. XP doesn't support the Atheros card in the AAO out of the box.
     
    DutchDK, Jul 20, 2009
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    For the record the first reply worked perfectly - many thanks!
     
    thelastChris, Aug 2, 2009
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