Wifi Stopped Working on older PC Running XP
I have an older Toshiba Satellite series laptop, running XP Home, which I like to "play around with". For some reason I can't get the Wi-Fi to work. When I check the status of the connection it shows ...
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The big question is was WiFi ever working on your Toshiba using your current router? If you are just finding out now its not working, does your Toshiba have WiFi-G built-in, trying to connect to WiFi-N router/access point?
As mentioned, some older WiFi-G adapters do not support WiFi-N routers, without updated drivers. And they may not be available at all now?
Also mentioned, an easy workaround may be to buy an updated USB WiFi adapter that supports WIN XP drivers. If you don't need long range, than you can buy a mini USB WiFi adapter inexpensively. I just picked up a Belkin WiFi-N 300M adapter for my desktop for $8. at MicroCenter.
For a notebook, you can keep in plugged in a USB port, and not have to store it each time.
As mentioned, some older WiFi-G adapters do not support WiFi-N routers, without updated drivers. And they may not be available at all now?
Also mentioned, an easy workaround may be to buy an updated USB WiFi adapter that supports WIN XP drivers. If you don't need long range, than you can buy a mini USB WiFi adapter inexpensively. I just picked up a Belkin WiFi-N 300M adapter for my desktop for $8. at MicroCenter.
For a notebook, you can keep in plugged in a USB port, and not have to store it each time.
