How to install network equipment drivers on Windows 7

If we consider the operation of a network adapter, a Wi-Fi module or a router, users of Windows operating systems may encounter a situation where such equipment ceases to work due to failures or reinstallation of the system as a whole. Now we will consider how to install the network driver on Windows 7. At the same time, we briefly touch on the main moments of installation and subsequent configuration.

How to install the driver of the network adapter in automatic mode on Windows 7

First of all, do not panic. The "rally" of the driver, for example, when reinstalling the "operating system", is not a critical situation.

Note that during installation and configuration of the system, it automatically installs the most suitable drivers (programs for their correct operation) automatically for all devices known today, including network adapters and related equipment. The very essence of the problem, as on Windows 7 to install the driver of such devices, boils down to just waiting for the end of the reinstallation process and the initial setup. However, after the computer is booted after the process is completed, in some cases the driver base may be located not on the hard drive, but on the Windows installation disk.

Using the Driver Update

If for any reason the driver for the corresponding hardware has not been installed correctly, you first need to check in the Device Manager, called from the standard Control Panel, whether the hardware is not working (in the list it is indicated in a yellow circle).

Here you can do the simplest way: use the driver update command directly in the context menu or go to the properties section where you can select the same button (this applies to all systems, including even XP).

The system will search for the most suitable driver and report on its successful installation or will notify you that the driver is already installed. But the most suitable driver is often not the best solution. Therefore, the choice of the location from which the installation will be made should be used.

Here, in this case, the Windows installation disk is useful. However, for example, if a user is dealing not with a desktop computer but with a laptop, in solving the problem of how to install drivers on a laptop (Windows 7), you need to use a special driver disk that is mandatory when purchasing the device. You understand that, unlike stationary computers assembled manually, there is a standard manufacturer configuration in the laptop that can not be changed during sales.

It simply inserts the disk into the optical drive, after which the location of the desired driver installation is specified when the system is requested.

Removing the device from the system and reinstalling

If such an option does not suit someone, the question of how to install the network adapter drivers on Windows 7 can be solved by removing the device from the system.

If you restart Windows again, determine the device automatically, after which you can use the method with the original disk with the drivers.

But you can do it manually. It is necessary to view the folders located on the optical media and select a special driver installation file (usually files with the extension .inf) from there in the folder with the appropriate equipment. You can install it into the system by calling the context menu (right click) and using the installation command.

How to install WiFi drivers on Windows 7

As for the built-in wireless modules and routers, in principle, there is nothing difficult to install the drivers.

Based on the above, you can use all described methods, but, as a rule, Wi-Fi modules are detected automatically by the system, and for drivers, drivers can be found on the accompanying optical media. The installation process is practically the same as the standard. It's another matter when you need to configure the equipment to make it work correctly.

Configuring the router, Wi-Fi and LAN connection

For routers access to the settings in the form of an input to the browser through the address 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 (depending on the model - such an address can be found on the label on the back of the router, in the same place - login and password for the input), where parameters , Provided by the provider.

When all operations are completed, the enabled Wi-Fi module will detect the presence of the wireless network, of course, provided that the preliminary installation of the new connection has already been made. The module itself is activated by default. If it is off, you can turn it on by combining the Fn button with one of the function keys. For example, Fujitsu notebooks are Fn + F5. The module will ask for the login password, if any, and then connect.

By the way, it's recommended for cable that for wireless connection it is recommended in the TCP / IP settings to automatically receive the address. However, when it comes to corporate networks, it may very well be that some parameters have to be entered manually. You can get them from your system administrator.

The result

In conclusion, it remains to be said that the question of how to install network device drivers on Windows 7, in general, does not represent anything complicated for itself. For stationary computers, there is only one problem when there are several network controllers in the system , which can cause hardware conflict. In addition, if you do not have an original disk with drivers at hand, you can find out the brand of the equipment and its manufacturer, then with the help of another computer connected to the Internet, go to the official site of the manufacturer and download the latest version of the driver, taking into account the installed "OSes" (in Our case is Windows 7 32 or 64 bit).