Wireless Networking on Vista-64

nicktay2605 · 27 Apr 2007 at 23:28

Ok, I have just built a new computer and installed Vista, most things are working fine so far, except for my Belkin Wireless G USB Network Adapter, which has no available Vista-64 drivers. So, my question is, which adapters are guaranteed to work with Vista-64?

I am on a wireless network at home, and don't have a telephone line in the room this computer is in, so can't just connect through phone line. So need wireless adapter to connect to computer downstairs. In case it makes a difference, the computer downstairs is on XP, will this create connection issues?

Obviously I want to get the computer connected to the internet asap so any help would be really appreciated.

Thanks

Gimpymoo · 27 Apr 2007 at 23:40

Whats the part number of your Belkin Adapter?

nicktay2605 · 27 Apr 2007 at 23:42

F5D7050UK, there are drivers for it available on the Belkin US website but they don't seem to make a difference, I assume thats because they are not intended for the UK?

Gimpymoo · 28 Apr 2007 at 00:23

Maybe a different version of the chipset.

It maybe a RALINK 2500 chipset. If you can find those Vista drivers you could try those.

ANDARIAL · 29 Apr 2007 at 07:14

try using the install disc that came with the network adapter.i did this with a netgear W111t adapter and vista 64 bit ,it accecpted the disc loaded drivers and...Worked

think it used the 32 bit xp drivers but as i said it worked
give it a shot