[beckybrooker]

Hi.

I've got a desktop (pretty old)
I just got a new wireless internet router but i usually use the USB with my old one. However, this one doesn't have a USB port , only Ethernet. I plugged it in but nothing happens. I think I need the drivers for the ethernet port, if that exists?
I'm running Windows XP.

Help?

[flavallee]

Becky:

A wireless router has 4 or more wired ports on the back of it so you can use a combination of wired and wireless connections, if you want to.

Since your old desktop has an ethernet adaptor and uses a wired connection, it needs to have the driver for it installed for it to work properly and get a connection.

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Right-click MY COMPUTER, then click Properties - Hardware - Device Manager. When the Device Manager window opens, click the + in Network Adaptors. What is the description listed for the wired ethernet adaptor? Is the an X or exclamation mark or question mark next to the entry?

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What is the brand name, model name, and model number of that desktop?

What version of Windows is running in it?

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[Mumbodog]

There are Routers, then there are Broadband Modems, did you replace your Modem with a Router??

Post the brand and model of the old unit along with the brand and model of the new one, please.