Hi woodfox,

Network Controller is related to the Wireless card drivers. There are different XPS 17 computer models. If you can provide me the exact computer model I will able to provide the correct wireless card driver.

Also, please provide me the Device ID of the Network Controller; follow the instructions mentioned below to get the Device ID;

1)       In Device manager, right click Network Controller.

2)       Click Properties.

3)       Click Details Tab.

4)       Search for Device Instance ID.

5)       Provide the numbers after VEN and DEV.

For any clarifications feel free to contact me.

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hi there I finally resolve the issue, 5 minutes ago, "Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300, Centrino Advanced-N 6200, Centrino Wireless-N 1000, v.13.2.1.5, A00" inside the driver's folder 'iprodifx' it did the job. Thanks anyway for your time and attention.

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wdf

Hi there,

I am also facing the similar issue. My laptop model number is 1525. I am not able to see my network adapter. However, when i go under other devices:

i have these options with yellow exclamation mark!

Base system devices !

Base system devices !

Base system devices !

Ethernet Controller !

Network Controller !

Video Controller !

Also under the sub of Display Adapters: Standard VGA Graphics Adapter is with yellow exclamation mark.

Reading your post i have searched the Device Instance Path: VEN_14E & DEV_4315. Please kindly help me as of now my internet is not connecting. 

Thank you.

Hi there,

I am also facing the similar issue. My laptop model number is 1525. I am not able to see my network adapter. However, when i go under other devices:

i have these options with yellow exclamation mark!

Base system devices !

Base system devices !

Base system devices !

Ethernet Controller !

Network Controller !

Video Controller !

Also under the sub of Display Adapters: Standard VGA Graphics Adapter is with yellow exclamation mark.

Reading your post i have searched the Device Instance Path: VEN_14E & DEV_4315. Please kindly help me as of now my internet is not connecting. 

Thank you.

Hi Candel,

You can download the drivers for your computer from the links below: 

• Dell System Software: http://dell.to/SjE6mZ 
• Intel mobile chipset: http://dell.to/UjHH6I
• Ricoh driver: http://dell.to/UjHKPK 
• Video drivers: http://dell.to/UQeFb0
• Ethernet driver: http://dell.to/QfRv16 
• Wireless: http://dell.to/YbusaX 

Thanxz Chinmay for you reply. I have already downloaded all the drivers which you linked me the wireless link each time i run the file it gives me an error of the operation system is not supported the software will not be installed. Setup will now exit. I have done everything according to your instructions still i have Network Controller with yellow exclamation mark and Video Controller and lastly Standard VGA Graphics adapter despite the fact, i downloaded all the driver and ran it as administrative each time after successfully installation restarted the laptop. Once again my laptop in inspiron 1525 window vista, inten pentium dual core inside. Kindly, help me resolve this issue of network so i can get my internet.

Awaiting.

Thanxz

Hi,

All the drivers above are compatible with Windows Vista 32 bit Operating System. May I know since how long you been facing this issue? Also, In order to assist you in a better way, I would need the Service Tag of your computer. 

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