Windows 7 ALFA USB wireless adapter

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AWUS036NH USB wireless Adapter used to work for me. After reinstalling Windows 7 64 bit awhile back.. then I lost the driver. I have gone to Ralink and installed the recommended chipset/driver RT3070 but I cannot get it to work.
The adapter shows up in the device manager fine.
The software from ralink to connect/search for networks is... suckie.
In Windows Networking...it is disabled.. i try to enable it and it will not. Sometimes it does but it still won't find any wireless network ( like my laptop does with built in wireless).
Does anyone have any solutions for this AWUS036NH USB wireless adapter from ALFA networking?

 

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It seems like you are facing issues getting your ALFA AWUS036NH USB wireless adapter to work properly on Windows 7 64-bit after reinstalling the operating system. Here are some steps and solutions you can try to resolve the problem:

Solution 1: Update or Reinstall Driver​

1. Uninstall the Current Driver:
   • Go to Device Manager, locate the ALFA AWUS036NH adapter, right-click on it, and select "Uninstall." Make sure to check the box that says "Delete the driver software for this device."
   []Download the Latest Driver:
   • Visit the ALFA Network website or another trusted source and download the latest driver for the ALFA AWUS036NH adapter compatible with Windows 7 64-bit.
   []Install the Driver:
   • Run the downloaded driver setup file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver.

     Solution 2: Check Networking Services​

   []Enable Windows Wireless Networking:
   • Go to Control Panel -> Network and Sharing Center -> Change adapter settings.
   • Right-click on your wireless adapter and make sure it is enabled.

     Solution 3: Troubleshooting Network Issues​

   []Check Network Adapter Properties:
   • Right-click on your wireless adapter in Device Manager and go to Properties.
   • Check the settings and ensure everything is configured correctly.
   []Reset TCP/IP Stack:
   • Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run the following commands:

      netsh int ip reset netsh winsock reset

   []Restart WLAN AutoConfig Service:
   • Press Win + R, type "services.msc," and press Enter.
   • Locate the "WLAN AutoConfig" service, right-click on it, and select "Restart."
2. Check for Interference:
   • Make sure there are no other devices or factors causing interference with your wireless signal.

     Solution 4: Alternative Connection Methods​

   • You can also try using third-party wireless connection management software that may offer better functionality than the default Ralink software.

     Additional Tips:​

     • Ensure that the router's SSID broadcast is enabled.
     • Check if the ALFA adapter works on another computer to rule out hardware issues.
     By following these steps and solutions, you should be able to troubleshoot and resolve the issues with your ALFA AWUS036NH USB wireless adapter on Windows 7 64-bit.