How do I install my wireless network card in Windows? - StarTech.com IT Pro Community
<main> <article class="userContent"> <p>Prior to installing this device, ensure that your operating system is up to date (for example, you have installed the most recent service pack).</p><p>To install the driver:</p><ol><li>Download the latest drivers from the StarTech.com website (<a href="https://community.startech.com/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.startech.com%2FSupport" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">http://www.startech.com/Support</a>). You can find the part number and product ID on the product’s packaging.<ol><li><strong>Note:</strong> Windows will typically save the files to the Downloads folder that is associated with your user account (for example, C:\Users\<em>your_name</em>\Downloads).</li></ol></li><li>Once the download is complete, right-click the zip folder that you downloaded, select <strong>Extract All</strong>, and follow the on-screen instructions.</li><li>Right-click <strong>Setup.exe.</strong></li><li>Click <strong>Run as Administrator</strong>.<ol><li><strong>Note: </strong>If the <strong>Run as Administrator </strong>option is not available, you might be attempting to run the installer from within the zipped file. Extract the files using the instructions in Step 2.</li></ol></li><li>During the installation, you will be prompted to install only the drivers or also the Ralink WLAN Utility software. If you wish to use the built-in Windows utility to set up your wireless connection, only install the drivers. If you do not wish to use the built-in Windows Utility (Zero Configuration Utility), install the Ralink WLAN Utility software.<ol><li><strong>Note:</strong> You can switch to using the Windows Utility at any time.</li></ol></li><li>Restart the computer when prompted.</li><li>Your computer will automatically complete the driver installation and your device should be ready to use.</li></ol><p></p><p><br></p><div class="blockquote"><div class="blockquote-content"><p class="blockquote-line">This FAQ applies to these products:</p><p class="blockquote-line"><a href="https://community.startech.com/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.startech.com%2Fen-us%2Fnetworking-io%2Fpci300wn2x2" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">PCI300WN2X2</a> <a href="https://community.startech.com/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.startech.com%2Fen-us%2Fnetworking-io%2Fpex300wn2x2" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">PEX300WN2X2</a> <a href="https://community.startech.com/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.startech.com%2Fen-us%2Fnetworking-io%2Fusb300wn2x2d" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">USB300WN2X2D</a></p></div></div> </article> </main>
