MIssing my network controller driver after re-installed windows 7

Hi sequoya22,

You need to install Intel 10/100 Network Drivers. You may download the drivers from the link http://dell.to/143TPR0. Download the driver and follow the onscreen instructions to install it. Also, please remove the service tag from public view for security reasons.

Hope this helps. Please reply if you have any questions.

here are the values:

PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0036&SUBSYS_020C1028&REV_01

PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0036&SUBSYS_020C1028

PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0036&CC_028000

PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0036&CC_0280

Sequoya22: The above mentioned steps - Try installing Quickset application from Application category in Drivers and downloads, restart PC.

Please press F2 key on the keyboard to enable BT and Wireless, after which try to install the drivers. If you still have trouble finding the drivers, request you to provide the Hardware ID (Steps provided by  DELL-Saharsh K) that can help me to get the correct drivers for your system.

are meant for @StartingToHateDellAfterBeingACustomerFor25Years. Looks like a mis-communication. My apologies,

Sequoya22: Please click on the link mentioned above in the previous posts (Intel site) and choose I agree to download the drivers.

The radio is always turned on. I tried turning it off and on again when I get to that step. No go. I will have the machine in my office tomorrow and get the ID for you.

Here is a screen shot

hi starting to hate,

in the previous page saharsh had posted the links for dell wireless 1704 or 1703 drivers. These are the drivers for your device. Hope that helps.

According to the download page, these are for different models and for Win7. To wit:

"This package provides the Dell Wireless DW1703 802.11b/g/n, BT4.0 + HS Driver and is supported on Inspiron N5040/N5050/N4050/M4040/M5040 and Vostro 1540/1550/V1450/V1440 models that are running the following Windows Operating System: Windows 7. "

I need the drivers for the Inspiron 3721 for Win8

NOPE. NOPE. and NOPE. Neither of these worked. Seriously, how hard can this be? I sent you the hardware IDs. Let me say it once again: Inspiron 3721 and Windows 8 64 bit. Are you telling me I have a 'special' Dell Inspiron that can never use Windows 8 AND wireless?

Do I need to crack the case and look for identifying marks on the chips? This should be basic stuff. Wireless LAN driver for Inspiron 3721 with Windows 8 64 bit. Is there any way I can further clarify this? I've been through every driver that can be downloaded for this machine (and the last ones you suggested that are for neither this machine or Windows 8).

Anything? I have a machine that is of very limited use without wireless capability. I can't believe that this is posing such a problem to find the right drivers. Did the IDs not give you enough information to definitively identify the chipset and find the correct drivers? I have tried at least 8 different drivers that I've downloaded from links in this thread. This is in addition to the driver from the download page that is recommended based on the service tag.

When this machine came to us with Win7, the wireless worked, so this is not defective or malfunctioning hardware.

This needs to be resolved. This machine will be out in the field away from wired networks. If this can't be resolved, we will return the machine and purchase a HP. This should be a simple matter.

Hi,

ftp.dell.com/.../Network_Driver_2CRMP_WN_WLAN--10.0.0.2_A02.EXE

Win 8 Driver for DW 1703 - Dell wireless.

Again, no. The install fails with a big red X. Every. Single. Driver. That. Has. Been. Suggested. Fails.

How is it that, given the service tag (CCHP2X1), the hardware IDs for the controller (PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0036&SUBSYS_020C1028&REV_01

PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0036&SUBSYS_020C1028

PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0036&CC_028000

PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0036&CC_0280),

it is still not possible to provide the right driver?

Hi

I have the same problem with my Inspiron N5050, would you please provide the drivers for:

Network Contoller

PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_4365&SUBSYS_00161028&REV_01\4&64CB39&0&00E3

BCM43142A0

USB\VID_0A5C&PID_21D7\C01885E3ECA4

Video

PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0106&SUBSYS_05041028&REV_09\3&11583659&0&10

Hi Af_andelkhalek,

Network Controller - Dell Wireless 1704 - ftp.dell.com/.../DW1704_W7_A00_Setup-F042R_ZPE.exe

BCM43142A0 Same as above - Bluetooth

Video: Intel HD Driver - ftp.dell.com/.../Vedio_Intel_W84_X00_A01_Setup-5PFY2_ZPE.exe

Hi StartingTo,

Drivers as per your system model shows in support site.

1703/1705 DW - www.dell.com/.../inspiron-17-3721

1704 Dell Wireless + BT - www.dell.com/.../inspiron-17-3721

If you further need help - Add Saharsh (Dell) as a friend and send him a private IM - en.community.dell.com/.../default.aspx