Dell Dimension 1100/B110 help needed

Question

Hello, I recently had to use an XP Disc to re-isntall the OS when my computer crashed on me a while back.  I've tried doing all of the neccessary things to get it back up to shape, but I just can't figure out why it won't get a Wireless connection going, and I haven't been able to find an Ethernet Controller either for it. Did I install the wrong things onto it? I installed Intel(R) Exteme Graphics 2 Driver Intel(R) PRO Network Adapters and Drivers SoundMAX Any solutions? Or do I not have everything I need installed?

PudgyOne · Answer

Erijian,   Dimension 1100/B110   Desktop System Utility   Install the Desktop system utility, then the chipset drivers and follow the list. Things should start working.     Rick

Erijian · Answer

It was unable to install it because it's not meant to be used on the computer. (Dimension 1100/B110). Any other suggestions?

Erijian · Answer

Oh, I'll try it as well.

Erijian · Answer

I installed the chipset driver, but I couldn't find a notebook system utility driver for it, so I assumed there isn't one.

PudgyOne · Answer

Erijian,   Sorry, I corrected the link on the website. the email notification has the incorrect driver.     Rick

PudgyOne · Answer

Erijian, Dimension 1100/B110 Desktop System Utility Install the Desktop system utility, then the chipset drivers and follow the list. Things should start working.   Rick

PudgyOne · Answer

Erijian,

When you installed the operating system, did you install the 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

Rick

Erijian · Answer

Thank you, I'll try it right now.

Erijian · Answer

Scratch that, everything is installed, but it's saying I'm still missing an Ethernet controller supposley. I think this is probably the reason why I can't use the wireless connections at all.

PudgyOne · Answer

Erijian,

Yes, that is correct.

Desktop system utility

chipset

are the important ones. The computer doesn't know what's installed without these.

Processor Driver (if applicable)
Video
Audio (sound)
Input Drivers (keyboard/mouse)
Modem
Network Card

Order not as important.

Rick

Erijian · Answer

If certain things such as the PCMCIA/Smartcard controller are not listed under my computer type, should I just skip it?

PudgyOne · Answer

Erijian,

You have wired, correct?

Intel (R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection

Dell Wireless 1450 (802.11a/b/g) USB2.0 Adapter

If you need the modems, they're listed under communication.

Did you try right clicking on the adapter in the device manager, update driver?

Rick

Erijian · Answer

It's a wireless connection and I've tried to update it. IT asks for a disc that I do not have because I got the computer from a goodwill. I'll test the modems to see if they have any effect, I tried what you said, but it's still not being able to search for a wireless connection.

Erijian · Answer

If you need to know, the computer has a built-in D-Link AirPlus ExtremeG built into it.  I just need to get that to have a connection output.

PudgyOne · Answer

Erijian,   Was the D-Link AirPlus ExtremeG added by you or another person? Need to find disk to install or drivers. Try D-Links Website?     Rick

Networking, Internet, & Bluetooth

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