Windows 7 Window 7 does not detect any wireless network

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I just upgraded my home network with wireless N.
USB wireless adapter is dlink DWA-130C, driver installed properly and windows 7 32bit detected it correctly as DWA-130C on device manager but it could not find any network in my area.
When I do troubleshoot, windows tell me that driver may not installed properly.
This message shows up one time
"couldn't automatically bind the ip protocol stack to the network adapter"


FYI it happened with my older G USB adapter too, when I uninstall the driver, same thing happen and I have to do system restore to make it work again.

Any help really appreciated.

 

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It seems like you are encountering a common issue related to network adapter settings on your Windows 7 32-bit system, specifically with the D-Link DWA-130C USB wireless adapter. The error message you provided, "couldn't automatically bind the IP protocol stack to the network adapter," indicates a problem with the communication between the network adapter and the networking protocols in Windows. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve this issue:

Troubleshooting Steps:​

1. Check for Driver Compatibility:
   • Ensure you have the correct and up-to-date driver for the D-Link DWA-130C USB wireless adapter that is compatible with Windows 7 32-bit.
   • Visit the D-Link website to download the latest driver for your specific operating system.
   []Reinstall the Driver:
   • Uninstall the current driver for the DWA-130C USB adapter from the Device Manager.
   • Reboot your computer and reinstall the driver with the latest version that you downloaded.
   []Check IP Configuration:
   • Ensure that the IP configuration settings are correct.
   • Open the Command Prompt and run the following commands:

      ipconfig /release ipconfig /renew

   []Reset TCP/IP Stack:
   • In the Command Prompt, run the following command to reset the TCP/IP stack:

      netsh int ip reset

   []Check Network Services:
   • Make sure that essential networking services are running. You can do this by:
     • Press Windows + R, type "services.msc," and press Enter.
     • Check that services like "DHCP Client" and "DNS Client" are running.
   []Disable IPv6:
   • Sometimes disabling IPv6 can resolve network connection issues. You can disable IPv6 in the network adapter settings.
   []Try a Different USB Port:
   • Plug the DWA-130C adapter into a different USB port on your computer to rule out any port-related issues.
   []Perform System File Checker (SFC) Scan:
   • Run an SFC scan to check for and repair corrupt system files. Open Command Prompt as administrator and run:

      sfc /scannow

   []Update Windows 7:
   • Ensure that Windows 7 is fully updated with the latest patches and updates from Microsoft.
2. Check Firewall and Antivirus:
   • Temporarily disable your firewall and antivirus software to determine if they are blocking the network connection. After trying these steps, restart your computer and see if the issue persists. If the problem continues, please provide more details for further assistance.