Notebooks & Netbooks

[M0ne]

I have an AOD257 running Windows XP SP3 , but get [Code 10] on network adapter, so I cannot use WiFi.

Does anyone have a driver that works ?

Been searching the internet and tried maybe 50 different drivers, still no success.

Broadcom.com  site is of no help.

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My netbook info:

Netbook AOD257
Acer D257-13478
Windows XP SP3
Broadcom 802.11n Network Adapter
"bcmw5.sys"

Driver Provider Broadcom
Driver date 7/1/2011
Driver version 5.100.82.95
C:\WINDOWS\System32\DRIVERS\bcmwl5.sys File version 4.80.28.7

Device instance Id = PCI\VEN_14e4&DEV_4727&SUBSYS_051014E4&REV_01\4&20975680&00E1
This device isnt using any resources because it has a problem.

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Thanks in advance.

[vvprad]

Hi..

The XP drivers are not avaiable for this computer in Acer website. In this case, you may try installing the XP driver from Broadcom website. Search in this Link 

[vvprad]

The model number of the wireless card installed on this computer is Broadcom 4313.

[finlux]

Hi MOne

It looks as if the adaptor may have failed. The only suggestions I have for you are:

1. Backup & reinstall Windows. If this fails to make any difference, then the adaptor is at fault

2. Take it to your local PC store, who may be able to replace it for you

[M0ne]

Thanks for reply....

but .... http://forum.broadcom.com/showthread.php?5148-broadcom-4313-wireless-driver-for-windows-xp

I'll make sure not to buy again, products that contain Broadcom components, in the future.

[M0ne]

HOW I FIXED MY WindowsXP Driver issue

I just went and bought

Intel Centrino Wireless N-100 WIFI CARD 100BNHMW     and replaced the Broadcom that came with the AOD257 , bought it here

http://www.ebay.com/itm/181273029124

My wireless is now running OK after I downloaded the Intel driver and installed

Driver link for the Intel network card is : http://downloadmirror.intel.com/22785/eng/Wireless_15.8.0_Dx32.exe

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After I had it working, I found a link to drivers for the Broadcom, since I already took out the broadcom network card, I'm not able to test the driver from the link, but others can try, the link has many Windows XP drivers for AOD257 netbook peripherals,

Here is said link: http://laptop-driver.blogspot.com/2011/10/acer-aspire-one-d257-windows-xp-driver.html

So people that dont want the Windows7 can still enjoy their AOD257 with Windows XP.