no LAN after reinstalling operating system v2

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Hi. I noticed a couple other posts on this same issue but I am not technically savy so I need a little more direction please. I reinstalled my Windows XP operating system yesterday on my Dell Inspiron 6000 laptop and could not connect to the internet. My ISP said I was missing LAN or Network Interface Card. I saw the link to the drivers that was posted previously, but can you tell me what I need to do specifically after I click that link? Also, how do I download a driver onto my PC when I can't connect to the internet from that PC? (I'm using our MAC now). Thanks so much!

volcano11 · Answer

You will have to download the drivers on a computer with internet access, copy the files from that computer to some kind of removable media (a CD-R or USB memory stick), take the removable media to the I 6000, copy the files to the hard drive on that system, then run them from there.  All  drivers can be found at:   http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/devices.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&SystemID=INS_PNT_6000&os=WW1&osl=EN#   Make sure you install the chipset drivers first.  You Network Adapter (ethernet) is under Network and is the Broadcom 440x 10/100 adapter.   Steve

SuzieB · Answer

Steve - One more question...do I download/run both versions of Broadcom 440x10/100? There's v.4.25 and v.v7.6.10.

volcano11 · Answer

Download both.  One is the driver the other is the utility.   Steve

SuzieB · Answer

Sorry Steve. I had clicked the link in the other post with my same question but a different computer. I've got what I need now. Thanks again. Suzie

volcano11 · Answer

It sounds like you are not going to the drivers page for the Inspiron 6000.  Did you use the link I posted in my last reply,  or,  do you not really have an Inspiron 6000 but instead have something else?   Steve

SuzieB · Answer

When I click on the driver link, go to Networks, I only see 2 options, Dell Wireless 1450 or Intel Pro/100 VE Network Connection, not the Broadcom one you mention. What am I missing? Thank you so much for the help!

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