I can't connect a wireless router to my computer because I believe that the wireless adapter driver is not up to date. How do I fix that?

'is a wireless card and a wireless network card the same thing?'
answer:- yes they mean the same device, just a different way of referring to it.
'Is this both hardware AND software?'
answer:- no, it's just the hardware.

Also, have you typed in the security code from the router (the WEP key) if not sure, google 'wep key'
Don't spend $, hp are excellent with their update site.
Are your other computers using Vista and working wirelessly ok?
Do you get any signal quality indicator bars up on the Atheros window?
Have you tried 'rescanning for networks' ?
How close to the router are you? If not very, try positioning laptop adjacent to it and do a rescan.

you might try moving your computer closer to your router
make sure your routers and your dell 1450 settings are correct ie:password user name,firewall settings to allow your internet to connect also test the lead/s whether usb or ethernet if applicable

hope this helps

The drivers are out of date.

wired the desktop into the router and once you have internet, try this:

Step 1.open the device manager

• right click "My Computer" and click properties
• go to the hardware tab and click device manager

Step 2.update the driver

• click the + sign beside network adapters
• right on the wireless adapter that you have
• click update driver and update the driver automaticaly

The cause could be any of the following:

• Interference. Many other wireless devices operate near the same frequency. In the US, there are 11 different channels. Try selecting a different channel and see if that helps.
• Your wireless adapter driver maybe out dated. Check to see if there is an update.
• Either the wireless adapter or the wireless router / access point is defective. USB or PCMCIA wireless adapters are inexpensive and easy to install as a test. I have had good luck with the Trendnet USB adapters. For the router / access point, are there any other users who can connect without continuously being dropped?
  
• Router / access point firmware maybe out of date, look for an update.

Most probably you setup WEP on your router and you're not typing the WEP Key on the computer you're trying to connect to the router.
You could try to remove all security first and once you can connect to the router you add it.


Ensure your wireless adapter's configuration matches the wireless configuration on router. Also ensure your wireless adapter driver status is working well.

If your computer OS is XP, you believed you have correct configuration and you have tried all solutions but still not working, then most probably it's due to winsock problem. You can even try winsockfix to fix the problem,here's the link WINSOCK. Hope it helps..

make sure the access point or router is on DHCP then connect the computer, but if its on dynamic IP... them enter an IP in range of what you have on your AP/Router

Hi,

Let me recap, just one more time.
Your wireless router,
You updated the firmware(most have out dated firmware from sitting in the warehouse)
Broadcast SSID
Using WPA-PSK(TKIP) Security
Mixed mode(b and g, n if available) This is needed for wireless devices to work properly.
Channels 1, 6 or 11. These channels are the channels most wireless devices work on the best(I use channel 11)
Now for the printer. Download and run this patch to completely remove the printer from your computer.

The patch is password protected. The way around the password protected zip file is to open the zip file with Winrar or 7zip(.exe file)

Restart your computer.

After router is done, now setup your wireless print server/printer.
3300 Utility
3300 Firmware
Attach the 3300 to your computer using the USB Cable and insert the 3300 disk. Follow the instructions. It should ask you for the network ID, type of security and password.
Download the proper drivers.
XP Drivers
Vista 32-bit Drivers
Install the drivers, choose network, choose I'm using a wireless print server(if you do not see this, then choose add printer and you should see it then) and follow the instructions.

Thanks for contacting Fixya

1) First you need to check if the router is blocking mac address. Login to the DIR-625 by typing 192.168.0.1 on the address bar of IE.
Use admin for username and leave password blank or type in your password.
Go to Advance Tap, on the left click on Network Filter. Select Turn Off Mac filtering, click on save settings. wait for your to reboot. If that doesn work try option tow below.

2) What you need to do is Upgrade to the latest firmware on your router (Resolves 99% of all problems). Make sure you download the right firmware for there are two version of the DIR-625 ( Rev. A & Rev. C).

You'll also need to make sure you have the latest driver for the adapter since you have a newer computer.

Your wired network adapter will talk to a wired router without a driver for the router on your computer. Your wireless adapter likewise will talk to your wireless router without a driver for the wireless router on your computer. Your wired and wireless adapters however do require drivers and the wireless adapter can require configuration. Please provide the manufacturer and model of your computer so I can learn about your wireless adapter and we can work to get it connected to the router.

Do you currently have your router connected to your internet service providers connection and do you have another wired or wireless computer successfully using this device to access the internet?

In the simplest terms buy a longer ethernet cable or multiple ethernet cables and route them to several preferred areas.

However believing you probably would like to connect wirelessly

If your laptop has a built-in network card and originally came with Vista you may need to configure the network adapter and/or the router appropriately. There are often user guides for the both the adapter and router that will assist.

If your laptop has an built-in wireless adapter and you upgraded to Vista you should check the manufacturers website using support or drivers links to see if they have Vista software/drivers to support your built-in wireless adapter. IF not you may want to consider the purchase of a compatible add-on wireless adapter as noted below. And perform the appropriate configuration(s) as noted above.

Likewise if your laptop does not have a wireless adapter you may wish to consider purchasing an adapter. Care must be taken that the adapter is compatible with your computer, your operating system (Vista) and your wireless router (apparently WBR-1310).