Win XP cannot detect the network adapter

[Mehmet Ersue]

Hi,

On my notebook with WinXP the network card is not
detected and the network adapter is not loaded
if the connected wireless router has no power.
As a consequence there is no network icon in the
network connections window.
The situation does not change if I switch on the router.

Since there is no active network adapter activating the
service "Networking Connections" or using "ipconfig /renew"
is no help.

How can I let the notebook detect the network adapter
and load the necessary drivers after powering on the
router?

I know rebooting helps here but it is annoying and I would
like to find a technical solution instead of rebooting
frequently.

Thank you for any hint in advance.
Merry Christmas

Mehmet

 

[Bob I]

Device Manager, Scan for changes

 

[namniar]

Start, Network Connections, then click on your applicable connection to
start/enable it. If that does not work then make sure the router is powered
up before booting.

r.

 

[Pavel A.]

Probably, bug in the driver. Look if there is updated driver on the
vendor's site.
--PA