Windows 7 Very bad networking issue

[Grolthok]

See networks but unable to connect

Symptoms:
-Win7 build 7000 can see my network, but can not connect. Hardware has connected and run perfectly fine on winxp. Router also has 4 other computers and a wii connected to it. One computer runs vista 32bit.
-I've tried to run Vista Ultimate SP1 on the same desktop, however the symptoms are the same. Sometimes, I can get the vista drivers to rin in Win7 for the adapter, but it still will not connect, and sometimes win7 will just freeze up after loading with the driver loaded. I can't uninstall, so I need to just reinstall the OS every time.

PC:
Win7 build 7000
AMD 3800+ X2
Netgear WG311T
2gig ram

Router:
Buffalo Nfiniti WRZR2-G300N

*edit*
I've also tried loading into Vista with the Vista drivers. The manufacturer software is garbage and does not register anything really, and the windows software just spews random errors. (No response, timeout, etc).

This is not a router issue, since there has been other Vista machines running on it. Supposedly, people have gotten the WG311T to work in Vista/Win7, but their methods are not working for me. Tried dumping winsock, ipv4, ipv6, disabled the windows firewall. I'm out of ideas.

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you are facing connectivity issues with your Netgear WG311T wireless adapter on both Windows 7 build 7000 and Vista Ultimate SP1. Since the same hardware functions correctly on Windows XP and there are other devices successfully connected to the router, the problem likely lies in the compatibility or configuration of the wireless adapter with Windows 7 and Vista. Here are some troubleshooting steps you can try to resolve the issue:

Troubleshooting Steps:​

1. Update Drivers:
   • Make sure you have the latest drivers for your Netgear WG311T adapter that are compatible with Windows 7 and Vista. Visit the Netgear website to download and install the appropriate drivers.
   []Compatibility Mode:
   • Try installing the drivers in compatibility mode. Right-click on the driver setup file, go to Properties, then Compatibility tab, and choose a compatible version of Windows like Windows XP or Vista.
   []Network Reset:
   • Reset the network settings on your Windows 7 and Vista systems.
     • For Windows 7, you can run the Network Troubleshooter by going to Control Panel > Troubleshooting > View all > Network Adapter.
     • For Vista, you can reset the TCP/IP stack by running the command: netsh int ip reset.
   []Check Security Settings:
   • Ensure that your security settings, such as encryption type (WEP, WPA, WPA2), match on both the router and the wireless adapter.
   []Disable Power Saving Mode:
   • Disable any power-saving settings that may be affecting the wireless adapter's performance. Go to Device Manager > Network Adapters > Netgear WG311T > Properties > Power Management tab and uncheck any power-saving options.
   []Remove Existing Drivers:
   • Completely uninstall the existing drivers for the WG311T adapter before attempting to reinstall them.
   []Investigate Software Conflicts:
   • Check for any software conflicts that might be interfering with the wireless connection. Temporarily disable security software or perform a clean boot to see if any third-party software is causing the issue.
   []Firmware Update:
   • Ensure that your Netgear WG311T adapter has the latest firmware installed.
   []Additional Resources:
   • Utilize Netgear's support resources or forums to see if there are specific steps recommended for Windows 7 and Vista compatibility with your adapter. By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the connection issues with your Netgear WG311T wireless adapter on Windows 7 and Vista.