PC Settings Not Showing Wireless

animatorjenna

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Hi guys,

I just got a network usb adapter for my new Windows 8 built PC. In the devices area of the control panel it shows the network adapter as installed, and working. However, when I got to PC Settings there are no wireless settings shown, and unlike my other computers around the house I can't find my network or any other networks which is very stranger since I live in an apartment and I'm surrounded by like 20 different networks. Any ideas?

Thanks.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
I think you are looking for how to manage wireless networks.

It's in a different place with Windows 8. It sounds like you just need to type in the SSID, security password, etc.

If the drivers are installed correctly you should be able to see other networks in your area.

This link shows you were to look. How to Manage Wireless Network Connections & Profiles in Windows 8 | 7 Tutorials

Have you checked in Device Manager under Network Adaptors to see if it shows up there with the driver installed?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro WMC
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home built
    CPU
    Q9650 @ 4.05 GHz
    Motherboard
    Gforce 780i SLI FTW
    Memory
    8GB Gskill DDR2 1200Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    GTX-480
    Sound Card
    Asus D2 Xonar
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HannsG
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    Gskill 120GB SSD
    PSU
    Thermal Take 1000watts
    Case
    Thermal Take Xtreme
    Cooling
    9 fans air cooled
    Keyboard
    G15 logitech
    Mouse
    G9 logitech
    Internet Speed
    50mbps
Device Manager shows the device installed, and the drivers all there. It says the device is working. However, the device cannot detect any networks and like I said earlier Windows 8 show no Network settings under PC settings (Which is why that page doesn't help me unfortunately). They are settings visible under the control panel but under Windows 8 PC settings nope.

I cannot find my network but even if I type in the SSID and password it says there is a connection error, and since I live in an apartment building where I know there is at least around 20 other networks, there should be no reason why my computer wouldn't detect any networks.

If this helps in the troubleshooting at all my network adapter is a D-Link Wireless N300 DWA 130

Thanks for the suggestions so far.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro WMC
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home built
    CPU
    Q9650 @ 4.05 GHz
    Motherboard
    Gforce 780i SLI FTW
    Memory
    8GB Gskill DDR2 1200Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    GTX-480
    Sound Card
    Asus D2 Xonar
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HannsG
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    Gskill 120GB SSD
    PSU
    Thermal Take 1000watts
    Case
    Thermal Take Xtreme
    Cooling
    9 fans air cooled
    Keyboard
    G15 logitech
    Mouse
    G9 logitech
    Internet Speed
    50mbps
Thanks for the assistance. I'll try updating the drivers than. I was told in store that I could use this network adapter no problem :(. Alas, it seems I was led astray. If not I'll have to get a new adapter.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
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