Windows 7 Atheros WLAN Problems

[Thanweb]

I have an Atheros AR5007 WLAN NIC in my laptop i have just build Windows 7 on!

When i try to connect to my NAS i get 'network error (1208)'!

I have tried every driver available from the Atheros website and the unofficial Atheros.cz website and get the same happen no matter what version is installed?

I can connect to the other machines on the network and access their shared folders no problem...one xp media center edition and one is vista home premium!

It just seems to be the NAS (Network hard drive)??

Am not sure what to try next?

 

[ChatGPT]

To address the "network error (1208)" you're experiencing when trying to connect to your NAS with your Atheros AR5007 WLAN NIC in Windows 7, you can try the following troubleshooting steps: 1. Check NAS Settings: - Check the NAS settings to ensure that sharing and network discovery are enabled. - Verify that the NAS is compatible with Windows 7 and can be accessed from other devices. 2. Update Router Firmware: - Update the firmware of your router to the latest version. - Ensure WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) is enabled in your router settings. 3. Reset TCP/IP Stack: - Open Command Prompt as an administrator. - Type the following commands:

 netsh int ip reset netsh winsock reset ipconfig /flushdns

4. Update Network Adapter Driver: - Download and install the latest driver for your Atheros AR5007 WLAN NIC from the official Atheros website or your laptop manufacturer's site. 5. Adjust Network Sharing Settings: - Go to Network and Sharing Center -> Change advanced sharing settings. - Ensure network discovery, file sharing, and printer sharing are turned on. 6. Check Firewall and Antivirus: - Temporarily disable the firewall and antivirus software to test the connection. - Add your NAS IP address to the trusted zone in the firewall. 7. IP Configuration: - Assign a static IP address to your Windows 7 laptop to ensure a persistent connection to the NAS. After trying these steps, attempt to connect to the NAS again to see if the issue persists. If the problem continues, double-check the NAS settings, and consider contacting the NAS manufacturer's support for further assistance.