[MEbeME]

Hi all.

I have a Thinkpad T42 Laptop which was running XP Pro. I installed Windows Vista on it.
It runs great, it just wont connect to my Netgear WG511 PCMCIA Wireless network card.

The card was working fine on XP. I installed the card on the laptop.

It sometimes says "Wireless Networks are Available" but it won't display any names. I have tried it on a couple of networks to no avail.

I also tried disabling my firewall..but no luck...I was able to connect to the net by plugging my modem directly into my modem...but I need it to run of the PCMCIA card.

HELP!

Thanks to anyone who can assist

[JohnWill]

Did up upgrade the firmware on the card and load the latest Vista drivers? Here's the download page: http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WG511.asp

[MEbeME]

yeah I saw that but that is for V2 of the card. It hase no vista drivers for the original version I have but it claims it is Vista compatible.

[JohnWill]

If there are no Vista drivers, my guess is that it's probably really not compatible with Vista. I suspect you need a new card if you want to use it with Vista.

[MEbeME]

on the official website for the card it specifically says vista compatible

[JohnWill]

Do you have a link to where it says that?

[MEbeME]

This ebay listing:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Netgear-WG511...QQcmdZViewItem

Is just one of many listings of the exact card i have saying Supports Windows® Vista™ ...They have 100% feedback and will not lie

[TerryNet]

When I click on the More info link: http://www.netgear.com/Products/Adap...ers/WG511.aspx I see a picture of the card. Is that a v2 after the model number?

[MEbeME]

yes...only because Netgear no longer has a link fot the Wg511 original. The one in the picture in the ebay listing is the one I have. the v2 is black.

I have seen numerous forum posts by others who say they get the original wg511 to connect to the internet wirelessly, but they can't share files on Vista laptops..All i want is the internet.

Please can anyone offer assistance???

[JohnWill]

Is this the version of drivers you're using? If not, please try these.

http://kbserver.netgear.com/release_notes/d103199.asp

Follow the instructions exactly, especially the part about removing the card before installation of the new drivers.

[MEbeME]

Ok. I have tried a new updated PCMCIA card as well as a USB Wireless. I know these 100% work with Vista laptops.

Apparently the Thinkpad T42 laptop which I have is very hard to set up to connect wirelessly. I have searched the net and cannot find any guide. I could get me technician to set it up, but he said it will take ages and he bills by the hour.

Can anyone help?

[MEbeME]

PLEASE HELP!!!!!

Anyone

[JohnWill]

Have you reloaded the chipset drivers for that laptop?

Are you using WZC or the wireless driver's client. Try the other option if so.

[MEbeME]

tried both, no success!

URGH!