Comments on: Installing WUSB54GC on Windows 7

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 01:29:25 +0000

The steps i listed here have worked for me under windows 7 release client and ultimate. If you are unable to make this work i would suggest running windows update until you have completely updated you system. Be sure to check for optional hardware upgrades as well as the high priority ones. On my latest system build, I was able to use the default Microsoft driver in place of the steps i originally posted above. I hope this helps you.

The Admin.

By: asalleh

asalleh — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 07:19:39 +0000

help! tried every possible solution and still does not work! this ralink fix couldnt help the problem. there was no installation failed warning when i tried this out!
is there any other way to solve this? tried linksys driver from the linksys website but could not even run utility, faced with a run dll error.
my windows 7 system claims that there is a problem with the driver for my wireless adapter but recognizes it fine as USB Wireless Adapter everytime i plug my WUSB54GC into my computer.

By: josh

josh — Tue, 04 May 2010 00:42:26 +0000

I have wusb54gsc ver 2 i think. I am running windows 7 64 bit edition. I am ripping out my hair and beating my children because windows no longer recognizes the device.Someone help please…

By: AJ

AJ — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:01:39 +0000

Since Linksys is so unhelpful, I am hoping this method works. Out of curiosity, I have version 1 of this device (the one pictured) and was wondering if this is the one you were able to make work.

By: Ricardo

Ricardo — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:30:05 +0000

Hi,

I’ve tried your solutions and none of them seems to be working in my computer. I get errors like “windows exceeded time limit for instaling the driver”, or “windows cannot connect to wireless, because there is a problem with your driver”.

I’ve windows 7 x64! Can someone help me?

By: Debbie

Debbie — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:32:07 +0000

HELP!! Ready to return my computer. Bought a new ASUS Cm5570 with Windows 7. Also, bought a new WUSB54gs adapter. Can not connect. Adaper device not being recognized.

By: KWA

KWA — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 04:03:25 +0000

I tried semicon advice and it says windows has determined the sortware for your device is up to date. Tried two different Linksys usb adapters and they act differently.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 03:01:23 +0000

Hey, I had the same problem I think Justin has…The installation never “failed” it just said installed successfully. I still went through the steps and its been “installing driver software” for the past 15 minutes with no apparent progress. I’m also running x64 win 7

By: Bill

Bill — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:37:55 +0000

You can version 2 or version 3 64 bit drivers at the following link:

http://www.linksysbycisco.com/US/en/support/WUSB54GC/download

The following steps install on a Windows 7 system

1. Download and save the version for your hardware to the desktop or folder of your choice and then unzip the files.

2. Open device manager (Start, right click Computer and select properties the select Device Manager from the menu on left of window.

3. Connect the adapter to a USB port of the computer.

4. Under the Device Manager, you’ll see the adapter under Unknown device.

5. Right click on the Unknown device and click on Update Driver.

6. Browse the folder with the unzipped driver files and select update.

7. When update is complete the adapter will be located under the Network adapters.

Windows 7 will manage the wireless connections without any other software assistance (simply right click on the Icon in system tray).

By: Andy

Andy — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:34:45 +0000

Thanks! Got it loaded by Shashank’s tip to load the Vista driver. Took a little digging, but i got it. Was worried when I connected but no internet. Did a restart and now I’m on. WooHoo! Thanks Shashank!