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RAX45 desktop unable to connect
I have a new Nighthawk AX6 with Spectrum as my ISP. Everything has connected successfully except my Toshiba all in one desktop computer (LX800). My Toshiba will not locate my new Netgear router.I’ve t...
From researching, that adapter was pretty horrible when it was released. Realtek doesn't even list it on their site as supported.
I know several companies cards had issues with AX when it was first released but driver updates fixed most of those. I don't see any new drivers for that card at all.
Might be worth upgrading the wireless card or putting a usb wireless adapter in the all in one.
its a half height mini pcie card so there's plenty of options if you want to swap it for a decent networking card.
Thanks for your reply Plemans! This is the information I found under Adaptors:
Qualcomm Atheros AR8161 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller NDIS 6.30
RealTek RTL 8723AE Wireless LAN 802.11 n PCI-E NIC
My system is 7 years old. What’s odd is that I am locating many other neighbors Networks including several NETGEAR networks but it can’t locate mine! I am led to understand that this Netgear Nighthawk is one of the latest models of routers and maybe my system is to old to recognize it.
From researching, that adapter was pretty horrible when it was released. Realtek doesn't even list it on their site as supported.
I know several companies cards had issues with AX when it was first released but driver updates fixed most of those. I don't see any new drivers for that card at all.
Might be worth upgrading the wireless card or putting a usb wireless adapter in the all in one.
its a half height mini pcie card so there's plenty of options if you want to swap it for a decent networking card.
A shoutout to Pleamans for his assistance in resolving my problem! After 20 plus hours on the phone to my computer manufacturer, my ISP provider and Netgear - the resolution was to purchase a $40 USB wireless internet plug in suggested by pleamans on this NETGEAR community support blog. After I loaded the USB plug in my 7 year old computer was easily able to find my new NETGEAR router with a very strong signal. Now I have no issues! Instead of buying a new desktop or laptop for my study I (pleamans) a simple $40 adaptor was all i needed! Pleamans whoever you are thank you sincerely!
Kelly Thomas Casey
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Glad it worked!