Published on January 28, 2014 By kona0197 In Personal Computing

Looking for a working driver for the Belkin FD71101 wireless USB network card. Windows 8 does not recognize the card, and Belkin does not supply a driver for Windows 8.


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on Jan 28, 2014

I have no first hand knowledge, but if no one posts a better solution, you could try the workarounds listed here:

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/39392-43-belkin-wireless-adapter-driver-windows

in short

1) If you upgraded from 7, point to your previous driver (if you didn't delete the backup)

2) Use the default Windows "conceptronic 54Mbps Usb adapter" driver instead (perhaps that uses the same chip.)

Failing that, Newegg lists any number of USB network adapters for < $10.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100010074%20600014288&IsNodeId=1&Description=usb%20network%20adapter&bop=And&Order=PRICE&PageSize=20

I'm guessing some of them at least are Win8 compatible.


Further edit: It appears that this uses the Realtek 8192SU chipset (according to some Linux forums where people were hacking in support for it) - you might be able to use a generic driver for that chipset or from another manufacturer using that chipset (though a quick skim through Google doesn't turn up anything that looks super-likely.)

on Jan 28, 2014

Does Realtek offer a driver? Their site is confusing!

on Jan 28, 2014

Crastiloowa
Failing that, Newegg lists any number of USB network adapters for < $10.
I paid $8 for a TPLink that I use on my main rig and it works fine on Win 7 and 8. I paid $6 for a Netgear b/g/n refurb that also works fine. Both came from Newegg. Actually all 3 of mine work well with XP, Vista, 7 and 8. If you have an old adapter, you're better off getting a newer one.

Poor driver support....shades of Vista.

 

on Jan 28, 2014

Yeah a new one would be nice. I must put it on my list of things to buy when I get some money. Might be a long time. In the meantime I'll try to get this one I have working.

on Jan 28, 2014

http://www.belkin.com/us/support-article?articleNum=4657  Use the one in that list for the version you have (1 or 2)and run the installer in compatibility mode for Vista or Win 7.

on Jan 28, 2014

Kona, what happened to "Windows 8 runs super slow on my PC"?  

 

You realize this thread is going to get a lot of that kind of response, right?  

You really do do this stuff to yourself.   

on Jan 28, 2014

I never said it was for my computer. Didn't think about that did ya?

Wizard - tried that. No go. Windows 8 does not like either one of those installers.

on Jan 28, 2014

kona0197
I never said it was for my computer. Didn't think about that did ya?

You're digging again Kona. It's getting deeper all the time.  

kona0197
I must put it on my list of things to buy when I get some money. Might be a long time. In the meantime I'll try to get this one I have working.

on Jan 28, 2014

If it's not for your computer, why not just say so to begin with? This is why people say you contradict yourself, and these kinds of situations is why your credibility falls short.

on Jan 28, 2014

Does it really matter RedNeck? Do we really have to keep tabs on what I do or not do? Simply wanted to know if there was a drive, that's all. Thanks!!

 

on Jan 28, 2014

kona0197
Tired of being picked on. I simply asked for a driver. Who cares what computer I'm talking about?

I'm not picking on you Kona, I'm simply stating that after a thread full of "Windows 8 runs like a dog on my PC" then a thread like this, what did you think people would think?

 

It appears to be about you trying to run windows 8. If it isn't, you being more clear would have averted me even saying anything.

 

You bring this stuff on yourself.

 

I will shut up and let you have your thread back.

on Jan 28, 2014

Hey I edited post 10 my friend. No worries. It's all good, thanks.

on Jan 28, 2014

Insert facepalm...

on Jan 28, 2014

Yeah you're right Phoon.

RedNeckDude you caught me. Red handed. I was curious about Windows 8 again. 7 has been a bit slow lately. Sorry. I know what I have aid about 8. Was just trying to fit in.

Maybe I should quit trying to please others and just be myself.

Anyhow, Will try what was said in reply 2.

Thanks!

on Jan 28, 2014

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