Toshiba Atheros Wireless Network Problems

[danny9732]

Hello all,


Currently, I'm having a problem with my wireless network.
The problem comes after booting a new copy of Windows 7 Ultimate from my USB to a Toshiba Satellite L655-S5150. After installing, I knew I had to download the wireless drivers and Ethernet drivers, so I did. I connected my Ethernet cord from my modem/router to the laptop and the internet works flawlessly. Though, my wireless is still unconnected. I opened up device manager to look at what drivers I have to install for the network card, and it appears unavailable. So the new copy of Windows 7 Ultimate has disabled/removed the original driver for the network controller. I have tried my best to revert from making this thread but Google has failed me after numerous attempts to find out what driver I need to install. I have also attached two pictures of the device manager so you all have a better understanding of what I'm dealing with.

 

[digitaldoc]

From the images you posted, you clearly do not have the wifi driver for your laptop. I would download both the Atheros driver, and the Intel driver and install them. One of these should work.

http://support.toshiba.com/support/modelHome?freeText=2861831

While the driver should work, if you get desperate, you can use a USB wifi which will come with its own driver.

 

[danny9732]

What USB Wifi would you recommend? I have a low budget

 

[digitaldoc]

http://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-150Mbps-Raspberry-Supports/dp/B003MTTJOY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421467127&sr=8-1&keywords=usb+wifi

I have one of these Edimax, and for under $10, it works fine. I also like the small profile so it does not hit anything.