please help me before i throw my computer against the wall!
09-03-2009 at 08:06 PM
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please help me before i throw my computer against the wall!
Hookay.
I'm pretty much a techy failure, so any help (and in simplified language) is greatly appreciated.
In order to set up my wireless internet, I need to install the CD from the router. Except apparently my CD/DVD drive isn't working...and I don't know what to do to fix it. I know I can download driver software, but I'm not sure what to download.
It's a TSST Corp CD/DVDW TS-L632D ATA device.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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09-03-2009 at 08:08 PM
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Try this, there are 2 solutions that will hopefully fix the problem:
http://www.vistax64.com/drivers/1760...ta-device.html
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09-03-2009 at 08:09 PM
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Ok...attempting #1....
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09-03-2009 at 08:12 PM
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If its a driver issue you should be able to go to the website of your computer's manufacturer, look up the model and find the drivers for things that came standard with your computer there.
That's how I found a driver I needed for something on my Toshiba laptop a while back.
I've never checked out other sites but I would imagine other computer manufacturers do this too.
Hope that helps.
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09-03-2009 at 08:20 PM
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Quote:
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Ok...attempting #1....
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Dropped laptop. Re-install didn't work. Nor did option #2.
Now checking the HP website...
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09-03-2009 at 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by lorend
Dropped laptop. Re-install didn't work. Nor did option #2.
Now checking the HP website...
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Sorry!!!! :(
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What's the router model and brand?
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09-03-2009 at 08:25 PM
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What's the router model and brand?
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Good question.
They might be able to download and install what they need from the internet instead of using the CD.
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09-03-2009 at 08:27 PM
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HP is telling me I need to order a disc they don't have free downloads for the driver...:(
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But the router itself, you might be able to download the router's drivers, install it and get connected.
Maybe the CD drive has a hardware problem?
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Good question.
They might be able to download and install what they need from the internet instead of using the CD.
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Oooh. I hadn't thought of that.
Linksys WRT54G2
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09-03-2009 at 08:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lorend
Hookay.
I'm pretty much a techy failure, so any help (and in simplified language) is greatly appreciated.
In order to set up my wireless internet, I need to install the CD from the router. Except apparently my CD/DVD drive isn't working...and I don't know what to do to fix it. I know I can download driver software, but I'm not sure what to download.
It's a TSST Corp CD/DVDW TS-L632D ATA device.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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You shouldnt need any cd to connect to your router. As for the dvd drive if finding the drivers dont work then your drive may have may have failed.
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09-03-2009 at 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by lorend
Oooh. I hadn't thought of that.
Linksys WRT54G2
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http://www.linksysbycisco.co m/US/en/support/WRT54G2
Maybe that link will help. Its the support page for your router.
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09-03-2009 at 10:17 PM
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http://www.linksysbycisco.co m/US/e...T54G2/download
Here are the drivers you need. No need for CD.
Check which version you have ex 1.0, 1.5, it tells you under "Where's my model number"
Then download the Setup Wizard from the bottom left corner of the screen.
Happy surfing.
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