Windows 10 and TP Link WN881ND

[FrostyClive]

I just got my new computer up and running. But I cannot access the internet. According to this, http://www.tp-link.com/en/article-15587.html, my adaptor, the WN881ND, is plug and play. Does that mean it does not need drivers to work? If so, why isn't it working?

 

[Laptop_Nerd]

Hi,

According to TP Link's Support site yes it should be plug and play.
- First do connect your PC hardwired and run Windows Update and install all updates available and see if it would work.
- If it doesn't work, do download and install TPLink Utility.
- Here's the link: http://www.tp-link.com/resources/software/TL-WN881ND_V1_Utility.zip
- Once installed do use this manual on how to connect wireless using the Utility.
- Here's the link: http://www.tp-link.com/resources/document/TL-WN881ND_V1_User_Guide_19100.pdf

 

[BrechtB86]

Hi, I had the same problem, I fixed it by going to the Atheros site and install the Qualcomm Atheros AR9287 driver (which is the chipset of the network card). The driver can be found here: https://www.atheros-drivers.com/download-driver-for-Atheros-chipset-with-id-38-and-Windows10-64bit.html

Look for Atheros AR9287 and download the Wind 10 driver (far right download arrow)