Question Connecting a wireless adapter

[Thespian0757]

My PC doesn't have a wireless connection, so I'm using a wireless adapter, specifically the TP-LINK TL-WN721N (150Mbps).

Unfortunately, the PC doesn't recognize the adapter, so I suspect it may be a driver issue. I searched online and could only find drivers available for older versions of Windows (Vista/XP/7/8/8.1). For example, you can see on the official site:

TP-LINK official drivers site

I have Windows 11 installed, so I'm unsure of what steps I can take to utilize this device.

 

[Ralston18]

Try this driver:

https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/tl-wn725n/

May or may not work but no harm in trying.

If that driver "725" does not work then try "724" going backwards down the list....

https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/

Good chance that the driver for a newer product may have been or remains backwards compatible.

Another tip: Use a USB extenstion cable to move the wireless USB adapter up and away from the host computer. May help with with wireless USB reception but more importanly USB transmission.

 

[Thespian0757]

Try this driver:

https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/tl-wn725n/

May or may not work but no harm in trying.

If that driver "725" does not work then try "724" going backwards down the list....

https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/

Good chance that the driver for a newer product may have been or remains backwards compatible.

Another tip: Use a USB extenstion cable to move the wireless USB adapter up and away from the host computer. May help with with wireless USB reception but more importanly USB transmission.

Finally I installed the 'old' version for Windows 8.1 and it worked. Thank you!