Not able to install Wireless Network Driver on Inspiron 15 R N5010

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Hi, Recently I have bought Dell Inspiron 15R-N5010 DOS based laptop and installed Windows 7 OS from the dealer's shop from where I have bought. Probelm is that I'm not able to access internet via Wireless connection (but with Wired connection can access internet). Even though I have gone through the suggestions posted in the post http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/network-internet-wireless/f/3324/t/19334541.aspx that install broadcom driver i.e. broadcom_wlan_5603506 but still the problem is not solved(after installing broadcoam driver) and I cannot see wireless network adaptor in Network and Sharing(in Control Panel) only Realtek and Bluetooth PAN adaptor is there. I tried to install : - R252544 (Dell Wireless WLAN 1520 Half MiniCard) gets following error 'No compatible hardware found. The software you are attempting to install is not supported on this system. The software will not be installed.'   - R252283 (Intel(R) WiFi Link 6200) gets following error 'Software is not compatible with the OS'  - R247430 (Intel (R) WiMAX Link 6250) gets following error 'Software is not compatible with the OS'. I tried to install in Compatible mode but getting failure error message (Windows 7 service pack is not installed). System details : Windows 7 OS - 32 Bit System, Windows 7 service pack is not installed. Serial Tag - < ADMIN NOTE : Service tag removed per privacy policy > Queries: - Which particular driver is required to be installed in Inspiron 15 R N5010 so that internet can be accessed via wireless connection? - To install software in Compatible mode does Windows 7 service pack needs to be installed?If yes than which version? - How can we check that Wireless driver is installed correctly ? I need urgent help to solve this problem. Thanks

suru21 · Accepted Answer

Thank u so much it worked...... :emotion-2:

PudgyOne · Answer

sandeepkmbj,

You said...

I have bought Dell Inspiron 15R-N5010 DOS based laptop and installed Windows 7 OS from the dealer's shop from where I have bought.

When you installed Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit) did you install the desktop/notebook utility and the chipset drivers first? If not the rest of the drivers will fail to install. How to Download and Install Drivers in the Correct Order If you cannot find Windows 7 drivers, then try using the Vista (or XP) 32-bit drivers, for Windows 7 32-bit of the Vista (or XP) 64-bit drivers for Windows 7 64-bit and install the drivers in the Compatibility mode

The 6200 is an Intel wireless adapter and the latest drivers can be downloaded from...

Intel® Driver Update Utility

Rick

sandeepkmbj · Answer

Hi Rick,

I think desktop/notebook utility driver is not installed but other essential chipset drivers are installed .

I will install the Vista(or XP) 32- bit drivers in my laptop in compatibility mode, in case still the problem exist I will let u know.

Thanks for providing your input.

network-interne · Answer

this will solve wireless driver problem 100% sure   ttp://www.wireless-driver.com/intel-link-1000-wireless-windows-drivers/

sandeepkmbj · Answer

Thanks, problem is solved after installing driver from http://www.wireless-driver.com/intel-link-1000-wireless-windows-drivers/ mentioned in the above post.

SurendraSinghRa · Answer

thanks for this info. it solved my problem :)

Achilles0803 · Answer

Thanks for the info!! The problem is solved!! :D thanks again!! :emotion-1:

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