Windows 7 broadcom 802.11n adapter

[mdsalman]

Dear MembersI am using windows 7 64 bit home premium and keep windows updated. I failed to enable my wireless adapter "Broadcom 802.11n". I have tried troubleshooting, updating drivers, reinstalling drivers but nothing worked. There is no wireless network icon on the taskbar. Please help.Thanks.

 

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It seems like you are facing issues with enabling your wireless adapter on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. Let's address this problem step by step:

Troubleshooting Guide to Enable Broadcom 802.11n Wireless Adapter:​

1. Check Device Manager:
   • Press the Windows key + R, type "devmgmt.msc," and hit Enter.
   • Look for the "Network Adapters" section and check if your Broadcom 802.11n adapter is listed. Ensure it's not disabled (a yellow triangle with an exclamation mark indicates an issue).
   []Enable the Adapter:
   • Right-click on the Broadcom adapter in Device Manager and select "Enable" if it's disabled.
   []Update Drivers:
   • If the adapter is listed in Device Manager, try updating its drivers:
     • Right-click on the adapter, select "Update driver," and follow the on-screen instructions.
     • You can also download the latest drivers from Broadcom's website or your laptop manufacturer's support site.
   []Reinstall Drivers:
   • If updating the drivers didn't work, try reinstalling them:
     • Right-click on the adapter, choose "Uninstall device," and reboot your PC.
     • After restart, Windows should automatically reinstall the drivers. If not, manually install the drivers.
   []Check Network Icon and Services:
   • Ensure the "Network" icon is enabled in the taskbar notifications area settings:
     • Right-click on the taskbar, select "Properties," go to the "Taskbar" tab, and click on "Customize."
     • Look for the "Network" icon behavior and set it to "Show icon and notifications."
     []Verify that relevant networking services are running:
     • Press Windows key + R, type "services.msc," and hit Enter.
     • Ensure that services like "WLAN AutoConfig" and "Wired AutoConfig" are set to Automatic and started.
   []Additional Steps:
   • Try troubleshooting network issues through the Windows Network Diagnostic tool.
   • Check if the physical wireless switch on your laptop is turned on.
   • Consider resetting your network settings using Command Prompt with administrative rights:
     • Run Command Prompt as administrator and type:

        netsh int ip reset resetlog.txt netsh winsock reset

2. Further Assistance:
   • If these steps don't resolve the issue, consider seeking help from your device manufacturer's support or a professional technician. Try these steps and let me know if you encounter any difficulties or if you need further assistance.