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IBM T42 Network Controller problem

May 18, 2008 9:28AM PDT

I am unable to find the network controller for my T42, the website doesn't have it, and everytime I restart my t42 it finds new hardware, but won't install. HELP. I can't get online.

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Is it needed?
May 18, 2008 9:31AM PDT

Sometimes we can disable such items in the BIOS.

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Is this for wired or wireless
May 18, 2008 10:36AM PDT

These generally came with Intel devices. The most common wired was Intel Pro 1000 mobile. I believe the wireless device was something like the Intel Pro Wireless 2100 or 2200 series. These are available from the Intel support site.

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HELP
May 18, 2008 1:17PM PDT

Actualy I had a T40 Hard Drive and put it into a T42 system, I figured I would just need to update some drivers. Unfortunately, I keep getting that Network Controller found, but can't install. I have downloaded every Network Driver on the IBM site, but still doesn't work. I don't know what else to try. I can connect wired but Wireless I can't connect.

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THat's much worse.
May 18, 2008 11:21PM PDT

Given the long list of drivers from motherboard to network controllers, graphics and more that need updating I'd use the restore CDs for the machine and start over.

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Find network controller for T42 Thinkpad
Aug 12, 2010 6:20PM PDT
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Network controller
Mar 29, 2011 8:09AM PDT

This member knows his stuffs. he helped me to solve the problem by following the second link in his post.
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/confirm.aspx?httpDown=http://downloadmirror.intel.com/18404/eng/ICS_Dx32.exe&lang=eng&Dwnldid=18404

I am grateful. This is the first time that I have bought a computer and I had to install everything by myself. It was hard with this IBM T42; but I have enjoyed the learning experience with the support of this forum which i wasn't a member before.

most of the answers found on this website were right.

I thank you all for sharing.

Dooz