Windows 7 SMCWPCI-G2 Wi-Fi Driver Issues on Windows 7: Unable to Connect to Internet

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Smcwpci-g2 connect problem

Hello
I have a problem. I have sucefully installed Win 7 x64 but i can not connect to internet. Ihave wi-fi card SMCWPCI-G2 and because now is not Win 7 driver I try install Vista drivers but when I finish Vista driver instalation it shows this error: Link Removed due to 404 Error so i tried connect an ethernet cabel to the pc but it shows it some error so what I must to do for internet conection?

my PC
Computer: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. EP35-DS3L
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 (Yorkfield, M1)
2500 MHz (7.50x333.3) @ 2499 MHz (7.50x333.3)
Motherboard: Giga-Byte GA-EP35-DS3L
Chipset: Intel P35 (Bearlake-P) + ICH9
Memory: 4096 MBytes @ 333 MHz, 5.0-5-5-15
- 2048 MB PC5300 DDR2-SDRAM - Kingston 2G-UDIMM
- 2048 MB PC5300 DDR2-SDRAM - Kingston 2G-UDIMM
Graphics: ATI RADEON HD 4870 512MB GDDR5
ATI RADEON HD 4870 (RV770 XT), 512 MB DDR SDRAM
Drive: WDC WD7500AACS-00D6B0, 732.6 GB, Serial ATA 3Gb/s
Drive: ASUS DRW-20B1LT, DVD+R DL
Drive: HMTCDQ 70PEJGLI, BD-ROM
Drive: HMTCDQ 70PEJGLI, BD-ROM
Drive: HMTCDQ 70PEJGLI, BD-ROM
Drive: HMTCDQ 70PEJGLI, BD-ROM
Sound: Intel 82801IB ICH9 - High Definition Audio [A2]
Sound: ATI RV770 - High Definition Audio Controller
Network: 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter
Network: Realtek RTL8168/8111 Family PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.0)

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It seems like you're facing connectivity issues with your SMCWPCI-G2 Wi-Fi card on Windows 7 x64. Here are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot and try to establish an internet connection:

Steps to Resolve Internet Connection Issue:​

1. Driver Installation:
   • Windows 7 Drivers: If possible, try to find specific Windows 7 64-bit drivers for your SMCWPCI-G2 Wi-Fi card. Using Vista drivers might cause compatibility issues.
   • Driver Compatibility Mode: If Windows 7 drivers are not available, you can try installing the Vista drivers in compatibility mode. Right-click on the driver setup file, go to Properties, and under the Compatibility tab, select the option to run in compatibility mode for Windows Vista. Then proceed with the installation.
   []Ethernet Connection:
   • Realtek RTL8168/8111 NIC: Since you're also facing issues with the Ethernet connection, make sure the drivers for the Realtek RTL8168/8111 Gigabit Ethernet NIC are properly installed. You might need to download and install the latest drivers directly from the Realtek website.
   []Windows Update:
   • After ensuring that drivers are correctly installed, run Windows Update to check for any additional driver updates that may be available for your network devices.
   []Network Troubleshooter:
   • Use the built-in Windows Network Troubleshooter to diagnose and fix common network connection issues. You can access this tool by right-clicking on the network icon in the system tray and selecting Troubleshoot problems.
   []Device Manager:
   • Check Device Manager to ensure that your Wi-Fi card and Ethernet adapter are both recognized without any errors. Look for any exclamation marks or warning signs next to the network adapters.
   []Restart Networking Services:
   • Sometimes restarting network services can help. Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run the following commands:

      netsh winsock reset netsh int ip reset ipconfig /release ipconfig /renew

   []Network Configuration:
   • Check your network settings to ensure that there are no conflicting configurations. You can reset TCP/IP stack and reset the Winsock catalog by running commands in Command Prompt:

      netsh int ip reset reset.log netsh winsock reset catalog

2. Reboot:
   • After making these changes, restart your computer to apply the settings.

     Additional Notes:​

     • Ensure that your firewall or antivirus software is not blocking your network connections.
     • Verify that the Wi-Fi card is enabled in the BIOS settings of your computer.
     By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and hopefully resolve the internet connection issues on your Windows 7 system.