Unable to launch the NETGEAR Wireless Adapter configuration utility

Problem:

• NETGEAR wireless configuration utility will not open.
• When you click on the adapter utility, it opens then closes right away.

Cause(s):

• Corrupted device driver
• System does not recognize the presence of the wireless adapter

Solution:

1. Check that your adapter is plugged in securely into the slot.
   • You can try to remove and re-insert the adapter into the slot.
   • Try plugging in a different slot to avoid conflict or possible bad slot.
2. Terminate the wireless configuration utility process using the Windows Task Manager and re-launch the same..
   • Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys to open Windows Task Manager.
   • Click on the Processes tab.
   • Look for wireless configuration process in the list.
     Note: NETGEAR utility will be similar to wlancfg.exe or wlan111t.exe or the model of the adapter like wn511t.exe
     
   • Click End Process button.
   • Click Yes to terminate the process.
   • Close the Task manager window
   • Relaunch the wireless utility from the Start>Programs menu
3. If the above solutions do not solve the problem, try uninstall and reinstall adapter drivers. Also make sure you are using the latest drivers.

N101741.asp Feb 7, 2008