Windows users often experience problems connecting to the Internet. The reasons for a limited connection can be very different: from router breakdown to problems with an Internet provider or a bad signal. Windows may not recognize wireless networks at all. However, do not rush and buy new devices to properly operate your modem. The problem may be in the software. Most often, the reason is the driver for the Wi-Fi adapter.

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Router drivers problems & solutions from Howly

Network drivers may not be working for various reasons. The most frequent of them are malware and outdated drivers. The problem may also be that they aren’t installed in your OS for some reason.

Most often, the Wi-Fi adapter is not showing up due to driver problems. To understand whether the problem lies in the driver or not, we advise you to restart the device and router. If you can connect to Wi-Fi from another device, but your computer doesn’t see the network, then the problem is most likely in the drivers. We recommend you refer to our experts for step-by-step instructions on how to fix your router drivers and other related issues. They will advise you on the best drivers to install and help your device connect to the network again.

Also, we have prepared some points for getting your router working again:

Restart your router and device;
Check the router for any physical damage;
Install an antivirus;
Check if network adapters are enabled through Device Manager;
Change the router settings according to your laptop model. This can be done by entering the address of the local host in the browser;
Upgrade your driver for Wi-Fi or install new ones.

How to update the Wi-Fi router drivers

Sometimes the reason for the wireless network not working is not the Wi-Fi adapter driver but the lack of drivers on the device or their outdated version. Updating the drivers of the router is an important guarantee of its subsequent work without interruptions.

A few tips for finding the right Wi-Fi drivers:

Find the driver vendor in Device Manager;
Check the hardware ID: go to Device Manager, then expand Network adapters. Write down the value after "VEN";
Go to the support site for your device model and install the latest version in the section about drivers;

In order to update the drivers, go to the Device Manager and right-click on an unknown device (or Network Controller). Select "Update Drivers".

Please contact Howly specialists If you have any trouble with downloading Wi-Fi drivers. They will help you do it quickly, which will save you a lot of time.

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In order to solve problems with the wireless network adapter driver, you need to understand how the drivers work and how to install and update them. Chat with Howly experts for a quick and quality solution. Our certified specialists will suggest the correct and fastest way to solve the problem with a wireless adapter online. Moreover, our experts will help with questions on any topic that worries you. We can scan your device for other issues, help reset existing settings and install new drivers for your router.

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Frequent questions about router drivers from Howly users

Our customers often ask similar questions about troubleshooting router driver issues. Here are the most common ones.

How to understand that the router doesn’t work precisely because of problems with the drivers?

Run the troubleshooting process through the settings on your device. The system will automatically detect the source of the problem. If the problem is with drivers, an exclamation mark will be displayed next to its name.

What to do if the drivers have been downloaded, but the installation process has not started?

You may have installed the drivers in .rar or .zip format in an archive. Extract the archive, and then go to the Device Manager, and in the tab "Network adapters," select "Update drivers".

An error occurred while updating the firmware on the router. What is the problem?

A few tips: don’t update drivers over a Wi-Fi connection, connect an Ethernet cable, monitor the power of the device, and make sure that the downloaded firmware file matches the hardware version of the device.