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Network Controller Missing
Hello, my computer is a Dimensions 4700 and I recently reinstalled everything and downloaded all the drivers from this site. The only thing missing in the Device Manager is something called a "Network Controller". I've searched the internet for some answers but am still confused on what to do exactly.
I'm trying to get this driver so that I can set up my DSL modem/router to be wireless without having it to require a cable and hook it up to a Linksys router, as it was before.
JayRi123,
When you installed the operating system, did you install the desktop/notebook system 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
Start with the desktop/notebook system utility and the chipset drivers and install the drivers in order and everything should start working.
Rick
Hello, thanks for your response. I may have incorrectly downloaded the drivers out of order but I did put the chipset, audio and video in before everything else. I've checked the drivers listed for my computer by Dell but they don't seem to do the trick. The Wireless Driver they do offer is just a utility. Is the driver I need supplied by Dell?
JayRi123,
Download and install in order...
Dell Desktop System Software and Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility <ADMIN NOTE: Broken link has been removed from this post by Dell>
Then install the
Intel (R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection
Dell Wireless 1450 (802.11a/b/g) USB2.0 Adapter
This should get you online to be able to download the Audio and Video drivers.
Rick
JayRi123
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Posted August 31st, 2011 19:00
the details of the driver are: VEN_14E4&DEV_4318