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

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:
     Code:

      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:
     Code:

      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.