About this tag
Trendnet is a networking hardware brand frequently discussed on WindowsForum.com in the context of Windows 7 compatibility and troubleshooting. Common issues include wireless USB adapters and PCI cards failing to connect or causing BSOD errors like DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL, often due to driver problems. Users also report problems with Trendnet routers dropping connections and requiring resets, as well as KVM switches not working properly with Windows 7. The tag covers topics such as router reliability, network adapter drivers, and firewall conflicts with Windows Firewall and Security Essentials. Discussions often seek solutions for connectivity issues, driver updates, and hardware recommendations for home networks.
  1. therock

    Windows 7 Security Essentials + Windows Fire Wall = No Networking...

    I run Windows 7 and MSE and it suggests I enable my fire wall and when I do I loose networking and file sharing. I have a Comcast box and a Trendnet router. Do I need windows fire wall?
    • therock
    • Thread
    • comcast file sharing firewall mse network router security trendnet troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  2. J

    Windows 7 Error: DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL when plugging in any USB Bluetooth Dongle

    HI I hope someone can help. Im so frustrated right now. Im trying to use a Trendnet TBW-150UB dongle and every time i plug it in it BSODs. I have tried another dongle (JabraA320s) and get the same result. Ive gone in to view hidden entries in Device manager and cleared those out. I've...
    • Jhon Shaw
    • Thread
    • 64-bit audio drivers bluetooth bsod c-media crash dump device manager driver software drivers driver_irql_not_less_or_equal error logs kernel-mode kmode_exception minidump system error trendnet troubleshooting usb whea_uncorrectable_error windows 7
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
  3. trog69

    Windows 7 I could use some help choosing an internet connector

    I am coming into possession of a gaming laptop to add to my gaming desktop. The desktop is connected to the cable modem, and I would like to also add the laptop to this setup, but I don't need whole house coverage, merely my room, itself. Is there a way to connect the laptop via some type of...
    • trog69
    • Thread
    • connection connectors coverage desktop ethernet gaming gigabit home network internet laptop modem network router safety setup splitter switch trendnet wired connection
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  4. Gregory Golberg

    Windows 7 KVM problem with Win 7 only

    I have a laptop (Asus K55D) with two OS, Windows 8 and 7, operating through a KVM switch (trendnet tk-409). It is also connected to a Linux machine. Linux machine works fine. When booting the laptop, the Bios and the boot selection work fine too, and so does Windows 8 when booted. But when...
    • Gregory Golberg
    • Thread
    • asus k55d bios boot issues connection device management dual boot hardware compatibility input devices keyboard kvm switch linux mouse safe mode tech support trendnet troubleshooting user experience windows 7 windows 8 windows compatibility
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  5. bearkin

    Windows 7 Can't connect to internet on desktop

    Ok, so here's the deal. I'm using a desktop. I'm trying to connect via a Trendnet Wireless USB adapter. I have Windows 7 64 bit. Here's some info to rule out possible problems. The internet works perfectly fine on my iPhone, iPad, Laptop, and the other wired desktops and wireless laptops in the...
    • bearkin
    • Thread
    • connection desktop internet network trendnet troubleshooting unidentified network usb adapter windows 7 wireless
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  6. C

    Windows 7 Best Long-Lasting Router Brands for Home Networks: Seeking Recommendations

    What are some of the most reliable router brands you've found out there? I'm talking about routers which are still fine after a few years of service on a home network. I believe the problems with my internet, described in another thread, are related to the Trendnet wireless router being used...
    • Chamenas
    • Thread
    • brands connection home network internet network issues reliable router trendnet wired router wireless routers
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  7. D

    Windows 7 Trendnet/Trendware TEW423 won't connect.......

    I looked in here and don't find anything specific to the TEW-423 and (as far as I can tell) I've done what the other "can't connect" notes recommended... My wife's desktop worked FINE....... With XP. Had a disk problem and put in a new drive, and she asked about going to Windows 7 like the...
    • dkperez
    • Thread
    • access point compatibility connection desktop drivers error installation network security tech support tew423 trendnet troubleshooting utility windows 7 wireless wpa2
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  8. M

    Windows 7 Seeking Compatibility List for Wireless Adapters and Recommendations for Windows 7

    Is there a compatability list for windows 7 somewhere or what because i'm haveing a problem with my internet and my ISP says it's got to be a driver issue but all my drivers for my Wireless addapter are updated and still the problem presists i have a TRENDnet TEW-623PI. And if that ends up...
    • Malthore
    • Thread
    • compatibility drivers hardware internet isp replacement tew-623pi trendnet windows 7 wireless adapter
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  9. M

    Windows Vista Another internet problem

    I've looked on a lot of other posts for the past few days and still can't seem to find a problem exactly like mine or a fix that works so heres my post. I have a TRENDnet tew-623PI wireless adapter to start. The issue is i will get random bouts of violent lag for 2-10 mins for which i lose...
    • Malthore
    • Thread
    • adapter connection dns drivers error event viewer help internet isp lag memory network router support trendnet troubleshooting update virtual memory wireless
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  10. BoltsRUs

    Windows 7 Troubleshooting Trendnet TBW-105UB Bluetooth Adapter Installation Issues on Windows 7

    I have a Trendnet TBW-105UB USB BT adapter that seems to be installing fine through the auto install process, yet when I try to open the bluetooth devices the window stays blank. The green progress bar crawls along to about 99% done then just stops there. Device mgr shows the device having no...
    • BoltsRUs
    • Thread
    • adapter bluetooth broadcom crash device manager drivers hardware installation issues tbw-105ub trendnet troubleshooting usb windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  11. D

    Windows 7 TRENDnet TEW-423PI not installing properly.

    Okay, so I downloaded the 64-bit version of Windows 7 Beta and installed it on my spare partition. Install took 20 minutes and everything went fine. I even got my integrated audio to work. Unfortunately, my wi-fi card(TRENDnet TEW-423PI) doesn't want to work. I've tried reinstalling over...
    • Dr. Nick
    • Thread
    • beta driver issues ethernet controller hardware compatibility installation network trendnet troubleshooting wifi windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support