USB Wireless Network adapter problem

I have purchased twp USB Wireless network adapters, so that I can network
two of my computers together.

They are not branded, i.e. el-cheapo "Made in China".

The problem is that on my main computer - Running Win 98 SE, is that on
start up the computer does not detect that they USB adapter is there, and
therefore does not load up the nessessary Wireless LAN software. The only
work-around I have found is to unplug the adapter while the computer is on
and plug it back in again, though this doesnt work anymore. Either way this
workaround is not convinient.

If its any help I run a multiple user desktop (family PC, a user name for
each person to separate emails etc).

When I plug one into my computer upstairs (Running Win 98 - not SE), no
problem, it recognises the Adapter. (Odd when I thought SE has better USB
support ah well).

I have tried finding up to date drivers for the adapters but as its a cheapo
make there is no website or customer support. I have also tried searching on
Microsofts website for solutions incase its a fault in windows, all
suggestions didn't work. I did find out about the chip that is used in the
adapters, but can't remember what it was, but the manufacturer did not
support it anyway. I will try and find out what chipset it uses and post it
here.

Extra information.

I connect the USB adapter on the main computer to the USB ports that are
built into the motherboard. Where-as the computer upstairs has the USB
adapter plugged into a USB PCI card.


"Ciaran Mooney" wrote in message
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I have purchased twp USB Wireless network adapters, so that I can network
two of my computers together.

They are not branded, i.e. el-cheapo "Made in China".

The problem is that on my main computer - Running Win 98 SE, is that on
start up the computer does not detect that they USB adapter is there, and
therefore does not load up the nessessary Wireless LAN software. The only
work-around I have found is to unplug the adapter while the computer is on
and plug it back in again, though this doesnt work anymore. Either way
this
workaround is not convinient.

If its any help I run a multiple user desktop (family PC, a user name for
each person to separate emails etc).

When I plug one into my computer upstairs (Running Win 98 - not SE), no
problem, it recognises the Adapter. (Odd when I thought SE has better USB
support ah well).

I have tried finding up to date drivers for the adapters but as its a
cheapo
make there is no website or customer support. I have also tried searching
on
Microsofts website for solutions incase its a fault in windows, all
suggestions didn't work. I did find out about the chip that is used in the
adapters, but can't remember what it was, but the manufacturer did not
support it anyway. I will try and find out what chipset it uses and post
it
here.

Make sure your USB legency is enabled in BIOS. Also I beleive Microsoft had
a patch for USB problems. You will need to search there site.

"Ciaran Mooney" wrote in message
...
I have purchased twp USB Wireless network adapters, so that I can network
two of my computers together.

They are not branded, i.e. el-cheapo "Made in China".

The problem is that on my main computer - Running Win 98 SE, is that on
start up the computer does not detect that they USB adapter is there, and
therefore does not load up the nessessary Wireless LAN software. The only
work-around I have found is to unplug the adapter while the computer is on
and plug it back in again, though this doesnt work anymore. Either way
this
workaround is not convinient.

If its any help I run a multiple user desktop (family PC, a user name for
each person to separate emails etc).

When I plug one into my computer upstairs (Running Win 98 - not SE), no
problem, it recognises the Adapter. (Odd when I thought SE has better USB
support ah well).

I have tried finding up to date drivers for the adapters but as its a
cheapo
make there is no website or customer support. I have also tried searching
on
Microsofts website for solutions incase its a fault in windows, all
suggestions didn't work. I did find out about the chip that is used in the
adapters, but can't remember what it was, but the manufacturer did not
support it anyway. I will try and find out what chipset it uses and post
it
here.