Thank you for being a valued part of the CNET community. As of December 1, 2020, the forums are in read-only format. In early 2021, CNET Forums will no longer be available. We are grateful for the participation and advice you have provided to one another over the years.

Thanks,

CNET Support

Question

Need help connecting my windows 98 wirelessly to internet

by Apr 11, 2013 8:48AM PDT

I switched to Xfinity internet and now am having problems connecting my Windows 98 desktop to the internet wirelessly. I had it working yesterday with a medialink adapter but this morning I lost my internet connection and it will not recognize the adapter. So I went and bought a Netgear usb adapter and it will not recongnize it either. I also noticed in control panel the wireless connection icon that was there previously is not longer there. I don't know what the heck happened, but I need help getting this computer back on the internet. Please help me.

Discussion is locked

3 Posts
- Collapse + Expand Details
- Collapse -
Clarification Request
I don't expect USB to work.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Apr 11, 2013 8:54AM PDT

And what is this MediaLink thing? A web link please.

For machines that I need connections without driver hunts I use WiFi bridges.
Bob

- Collapse -
Still not connected with my USB device.
by Kemm556 Apr 11, 2013 10:43AM PDT

Medialink is a usb adapter to be able to connect to the internet wirelessly. Their website is www.medialinkproducts.com. I just don't understand what happened. Why it will not recognize either of these adapters and why my wireless internet icon is gone too, is strange. I really want to get this computer back on the internet because it has my printer connected to it that we all use wirelessly in the house. By the way, this computer worked fined with AT&T internet. I had a wireless adapter that I used for years.

- Collapse -
Again. Windows 98 + USB = Big maybe.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Apr 11, 2013 10:52AM PDT
Back to Windows Legacy OS forum

CNET Forums

Operating Systems
Software
Electronics & Gadgets
Hardware
Tablets & Mobile Devices
General Help
Brand Forums
Roadshow Autos
Off Topic

Other Forums

Forum Info