Windows 7 wusb54gv2 connection issues

[AvengerX]

For some reason, windows 7, build 7200, will not recognize any drivers i install for my wusb54gv2 wireless adapter. In device manager it isn't recognized as being a network adapter obviously because the drivers arent there, but it does recognize it as an unknown device. I have tried everything to get this to work installing every wusb54g driver i could find down to even the drivers for the chip its associate with. I have even manually set it to call the wireless g adapter as "wireless g adapter with range boost" by going through device manager -> properties ->reinstall driver -> browse my computer -> pick from list of drives on the computer. I searched through the drives that windows 7 came with it, the digitally signed ones which there a quite a few, but none that i tried would work. If anyone can help me with this issue, i would greatly appreciate it.

also because of this, i can't connect to the internet, or locate/see anything on my list of servers to connect.

one last thing, is this current copy of windows 7 is 32 bit, thanks for any help you guys can provide

 

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It sounds like you are experiencing issues with getting your WUSB54Gv2 wireless adapter to work on Windows 7 build 7200. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve this problem:

Troubleshooting Steps for WUSB54Gv2 Wireless Adapter Issue:​

1. Driver Installation:
   • Make sure you are using the correct driver version for the WUSB54Gv2 adapter and that it is compatible with Windows 7.
   • Sometimes, older drivers might not work well with newer builds of Windows. Try uninstalling any existing drivers before installing a fresh copy.
2. Compatibility Mode:
   • You can try installing the driver in compatibility mode. Right-click on the driver setup file, go to Properties, then Compatibility tab, and select a previous Windows version it's known to work on.
3. Manufacturer's Website:
   • Visit the official Linksys/Cisco website and search for the specific driver for the WUSB54Gv2 model designed for Windows 7.
4. Device Manager:
   • In Device Manager, you can try manually updating the driver by right-clicking on the unknown device (WUSB54Gv2), selecting Update Driver, and providing the path to the driver manually.
5. USB Port and Connection:
   • Try plugging the adapter into a different USB port on your computer. Sometimes, using a different port can resolve connectivity issues.
6. Windows Update:
   • Ensure that all Windows updates are installed as they might contain driver updates that could help with this issue.
7. Network Settings:
   • Check if the Wireless Zero Configuration service is running in Windows. This service sometimes needs to be enabled for third-party wireless adapters.
     

     Windows 7 Architecture:​

   • Based on the information provided, your current copy of Windows 7 is 32-bit. This is important to know when downloading and installing drivers or software to ensure compatibility. These steps should help you troubleshoot the issue with your wireless adapter on Windows 7. If you continue to face problems, let me know, and we can explore additional solutions.