USB adaptor?? for internet connection.

oLysmoLy · 5 Mar 2010 at 22:32

I recently installed the windows 7 64bit operating system on my PC. I noticed through research how none of the USB adaptor on market are not compatible with this operating system and for the ones that are...there seems to be a lot of complaints by the buyers.

Can anyone give me advice to which usb adaptor for internet connection to a router would be best?

oLysmoLy · 5 Mar 2010 at 22:33

it would be even better if someone has already got windows 7 64bit and a fully functioning usb adaptor for there internet connection.

PermaBanned · 5 Mar 2010 at 22:38

I'd get a PCI one to be honest, a far more convenient connection for permanent use.

oLysmoLy · 5 Mar 2010 at 22:41

is it compatible with windows 7 64bit..if so what pci is it exactly??brand?? price?

Steve2000 · 5 Mar 2010 at 22:54

I've just tested my D Link DWA-140 USB stick and it works fine. I'm running Win 7 Professional 64 bit.

oLysmoLy · 5 Mar 2010 at 22:56

was it easily installed? did u need to instal through cd provided?

Steve2000 · 5 Mar 2010 at 22:57

No CD needed, Windows downloaded and installed the drivers automatically. It was up and running in about 15 seconds.

oLysmoLy · 5 Mar 2010 at 22:59

c that is what i dont understand...if i go amazon and lok up the usb adaptor u jus mentioned..it clearly only states the vista/98 etc???

Steve2000 · 5 Mar 2010 at 23:00

The product listings simply haven't been updated. I can guarantee that the DWA-140 works fine with Win 7 64 bit.

thingemajib · 5 Mar 2010 at 23:02

oLysmoLy said:
c that is what i dont understand...if i go amazon and lok up the usb adaptor u jus mentioned..it clearly only states the vista/98 etc???

my general rule of thumb: if it worked with vista, then it should work with 7.

off the top of my head, i cant think of any particular piece of hardware/software that goes against that. I am aware there are a few incompatabilitied, but none i can immeadietely think of.

setter · 5 Mar 2010 at 23:14

I use a netgear wpn 111 usb adapter, run it via vista compatibility, runs fine.

bremen1874 · 6 Mar 2010 at 00:25

If you look at Microsoft's Windows 7 Compatibility Center there are plenty of compatible adapters of all types.

SupermotoMX · 6 Mar 2010 at 07:18

if it worked on xp.. and u have the right windows 7. it will also work

oLysmoLy · 5 Apr 2010 at 03:09

ive worked it out at last...i bought a d-link adaptor..woeks perfect..even thoiugh it says on the cover that its only compatible wit windows vista and no higher...ha ha ha

Memphis · 5 Apr 2010 at 10:57

oLysmoLy said:
ive worked it out at last...i bought a d-link adaptor..woeks perfect..even thoiugh it says on the cover that its only compatible wit windows vista and no higher...ha ha ha

As it was likely released long before Windows 7 came to be, I'm unsure exactly why you find it so amusing :confused:

. Backwards compatibility isn't exactly new...

oLysmoLy · 14 Apr 2010 at 00:51

yeh i understand but its rare to find a adaptor that works on windows 7 64 bit...

joey2cool · 14 Apr 2010 at 01:15

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-014-EX I have this PCI card in my W7 64bit PC. No issues what so ever, just plugged into PCI and windows found the correct drivers, and I use the windows wireless configuration with no issues at all. Would definately recommend as is N class too