Windows7 Wireless issue

TheMailMan78 · May 8, 2009, 04:55 AM

Well I took the dive and installed windows7 x64. Now my wireless doesnt work. It picks up the network and connects but will not let me get on the web. I get the following error.

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wireless network connection doesn't have a valid IP configuration

Now all my computer is set to obtain the IP automatically and my Mac connects just fine. What the hell do I do? This happen in Vista 64 but one of my two routers worked. Neither work now.

On a side note I cracked my laptops LCD trying to reset my router. Damn thing fell off the shelf and landed smack dab on my Apple.

Mussels · May 8, 2009, 05:04 AM

it likely means the security settings are wrong.

TheMailMan78 · May 8, 2009, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Mussels

it likely means the security settings are wrong.

Wrong where? My computer or the router? I ask because I reset the router to default tons of times already.

Mussels · May 8, 2009, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMailMan78

Wrong where? My computer or the router? I ask because I reset the router to default tons of times already.

if you reset the router, then any settings will have been lost. read teh routers documentation to find out its default wireless settings, including security type and passkey.

TheMailMan78 · May 8, 2009, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Mussels

if you reset the router, then any settings will have been lost. read teh routers documentation to find out its default wireless settings, including security type and passkey.

I did all that. No matter what I end up with the same error. Could it be the wireless card is incompatible with Vista/Windows7?

Mussels · May 8, 2009, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMailMan78

I did all that. No matter what I end up with the same error. Could it be the wireless card is incompatible with Vista/Windows7?

if the drivers have installed, its compatible.

You can try looking for newer drivers.

TheMailMan78 · May 8, 2009, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Mussels

if the drivers have installed, its compatible.

You can try looking for newer drivers.

I would......if I could connect!

Mussels · May 8, 2009, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMailMan78

I would......if I could connect!

use an ethernet cable or another machine.

Ryo129 · May 8, 2009, 05:33 AM

Try manually setting your IP address in adapter settings (its in the Network and sharing center) if you don't know what to set it to check the ip of your other computers

TheMailMan78 · May 8, 2009, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryo129

Try manually setting your IP address in adapter settings (its in the Network and sharing center) if you don't know what to set it to check the ip of your other computers

Off topic we have the same mobo. Did you ever get the S3 sleep to work correctly?

Anyway Ill try your suggestion tonight.

crtecha · May 8, 2009, 03:30 PM

What is the model of the wireless adapter??
When you installed win7 it might have installed a generic driver which could be messing with your wireless.

I would uninstall the driver and use a driver cleaner.
Then go to c:\windows\system32\drivers

There should be three .sys files
vwifibus.sys
vwififlt.sys
vwifimp.sys

rename those to .old and reboot reinstall your wireless drivers and you should be set.

Make sure you take ownership of those files otherwise it will error telling you you dont have permissions.

If it doesnt work then you just rename the files back.

Ryo129 · May 9, 2009, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMailMan78

Off topic we have the same mobo. Did you ever get the S3 sleep to work correctly?

Anyway Ill try your suggestion tonight.

I haven't tried it yet since i don't usually put my computer to sleep its either Folding or off but i can give it a go sometime this weekend and let you know how it goes

TheMailMan78 · May 9, 2009, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by crtecha

What is the model of the wireless adapter??
When you installed win7 it might have installed a generic driver which could be messing with your wireless.

I would uninstall the driver and use a driver cleaner.
Then go to c:\windows\system32\drivers

There should be three .sys files
vwifibus.sys
vwififlt.sys
vwifimp.sys

rename those to .old and reboot reinstall your wireless drivers and you should be set.

Make sure you take ownership of those files otherwise it will error telling you you dont have permissions.

If it doesnt work then you just rename the files back.

Its a TRENDnet Link

I have a feeling its just not 64-bit compatible. Ill install a 32bit OS and report back.

Mussels · May 9, 2009, 01:55 PM

That card uses the Marvell 88w8335 "Libertas" chipset. (according to some linux forum)

I'll try and find generic drivers from marvell.

Found two potential driver links.

http://www.zdnetasia.com/downloads/p...534682s,00.htm
http://drivers.soft5000.com/driver13309.html

TheMailMan78 · May 10, 2009, 04:03 PM

Thanks man. Anyway I fixed the problem. I was installing the latest drivers from the Trendnet website. Out of curiosity I tried the older driver that came on the CD and bam! Internet connection. I guess it was the newer drivers that were giving me the issue.

Mussels · May 10, 2009, 04:09 PM

hah! easy fix then!

TheMailMan78 · May 10, 2009, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mussels

hah! easy fix then!

Easy fix that caused me a laptop lcd and hours of my time. I hate it when its so simple and I over look something. Its kinda like if you take apart a car trying to figure out why it wont start just to discover it was out of gas.

Mussels · May 11, 2009, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMailMan78

Easy fix that caused me a laptop lcd and hours of my time. I hate it when its so simple and I over look something. Its kinda like if you take apart a car trying to figure out why it wont start just to discover it was out of gas.

i have only done that once, with the car

wiak · May 11, 2009, 07:12 AM

vista drivers work on 7 so

am using ralink vista drivers on my ralink 11n usb adapter

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May 8, 2009, 05:04 AM	#2
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Motherboard:	ASUS Maximus IV Gene-Z
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Video Card:	EVGA GTX670 "FTW" Edition @ 1006MHz
Hard Disk:	256gb M4 SSD, 500Gb WD (7200)
Optical Drive:	LG - 24x Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive
CRT/LCD Model:	24" ASUS 1920 x 1080
Case:	Cooler Master 922 HAF
Sound Card:	SupremeFX X-Fi 2 with Bose Companion 2 speakers.
PSU:	SeaSonic X Series X650 Gold
Software:	Windows 8 Pro w/Media Center 64bit
Benchmarks:	Benching is for bitches.

System Name:	Real Men use Real Cores!
Processor:	Phenom II x6 1090T: 3600Mhz undervolted (NB+HT at 2.6)
Motherboard:	Gigabyte 890FXA-UD5
Cooling:	Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme (Lapped + ducted)
Memory:	8GB Corsair Dominator DDR3 - 1600Mhz 7-7-7-20 1.65V
Video Card:	AMD Radeon 5870 1GB Crossfire
Hard Disk:	Intel 520 SSD (120GB), 500GB OS + 18TB of storage (mostly external)
Optical Drive:	Samsung Blu Ray drive (SH-B083A)
CRT/LCD Model:	23.6" Samsung 1080P / Samsung 40" HDTV - 1360x768P
Case:	Coolermaster CM 690 II Advanced (non window)
Sound Card:	Auzentech X-Mystique (Logitech Z5500D + sennheiser HD555 + RE2's)
PSU:	Corsair HX 1000W
Software:	Windows 7 Ultimate x64 - kaspersky internet security 2011
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May 8, 2009, 05:33 AM	#9
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May 8, 2009, 03:30 PM	#11
crtecha Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: ipsay meechigan Posts: 1,394 (0.86/day) Thanks: 170 Thanked 212 Times in 196 Posts System Specs	What is the model of the wireless adapter?? When you installed win7 it might have installed a generic driver which could be messing with your wireless. I would uninstall the driver and use a driver cleaner. Then go to c:\windows\system32\drivers There should be three .sys files vwifibus.sys vwififlt.sys vwifimp.sys rename those to .old and reboot reinstall your wireless drivers and you should be set. Make sure you take ownership of those files otherwise it will error telling you you dont have permissions. If it doesnt work then you just rename the files back. __________________ And now y'all try to take my spot, fellas? Philly's hot rock fellas, put you in a dry spot, fellas In a pine box with nine shots from my glock, fellas Last edited by crtecha; May 8, 2009 at 03:47 PM.

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May 9, 2009, 01:55 PM	#14
Mussels Doctor Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bendigo, Australia (NOT THE USA) Posts: 34,544 (10.98/day) Thanks: 3,699 Thanked 8,686 Times in 6,387 Posts System Specs	That card uses the Marvell 88w8335 "Libertas" chipset. (according to some linux forum) I'll try and find generic drivers from marvell. Found two potential driver links. http://www.zdnetasia.com/downloads/p...534682s,00.htm http://drivers.soft5000.com/driver13309.html __________________ Edumacational thread about PC Audio My external HDD's.5x samsung 1TB + 2x Seagate 1.5TB = 8 TB external storage 32 Bit OS vs 64 bit OS information How to get hardware accelerated H264 playback (DXVA) Netbook Owners United!

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TheMailMan78 Banstick Dummy Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Crystal River, FL Posts: 15,109 (6.94/day) Thanks: 1,337 Thanked 6,829 Times in 3,739 Posts System Specs	Thanks man. Anyway I fixed the problem. I was installing the latest drivers from the Trendnet website. Out of curiosity I tried the older driver that came on the CD and bam! Internet connection. I guess it was the newer drivers that were giving me the issue.

May 10, 2009, 04:09 PM	#16
Mussels Doctor Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bendigo, Australia (NOT THE USA) Posts: 34,544 (10.98/day) Thanks: 3,699 Thanked 8,686 Times in 6,387 Posts System Specs	hah! easy fix then! __________________ Edumacational thread about PC Audio My external HDD's.5x samsung 1TB + 2x Seagate 1.5TB = 8 TB external storage 32 Bit OS vs 64 bit OS information How to get hardware accelerated H264 playback (DXVA) Netbook Owners United!

May 11, 2009, 07:12 AM	#19
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