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aebert1002
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Oct 18, 2016
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Connection Was Unsuccessful - Windows 7 using Netgear WG111v3 Wireless-G USB Adapter

Hi, I'm having issues connecting to my wifi, and I'm hoping someone can help me out. So I'll get right to it. Computer: Gateway DX4831 64-bit desktop using Windows 7 Home Premium. Wireless adapt...
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  • JamesGL's avatar
    JamesGL
    Oct 20, 2016

    Hi aebert1002,


    Try changing the security mode of your router to WEP and check if it will connect. Most probably the security is not supported by your adapter since it is an old adapter.

     

    JamesGL
    Community Team

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JamesGL
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Oct 24, 2016

Hi aebert1002,

 

We’d greatly appreciate hearing your feedback letting us know if the information we’ve provided has helped resolve your issue or if you need further assistance.

 

If your issue is now resolved we encourage you to mark the appropriate reply as the “Accepted Solution” so others can be confident in benefiting from the solution. The Netgear community looks forward to hearing from you and being a helpful resource in the future!
 

 

JamesGL
Community Team