Issue with Wireless g 2.4ghz 802.11 PCI adapter wmp54g windows 8.1.

Hi Abayon,

Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community.

I apologize for the inconvenience. I would suggest you to search with the hardware ID of the device in Manufacturers website and check if you can find drivers.

http://support.linksys.com/en-us/support

I would suggest you to perform the below methods and check if it helps you.

Method 1: Install all available Windows Updates, including Optional Updates; this might fix the issue. Refer to the following steps.

1. Press Windows key + X. Select Control Panel.
2. Click on Windows Update.
3. Click Check for Updates. After the scan is complete, click Review optional updates.
4. Click the check box next to the updates, then click Install updates.
5. If prompted, review the license agreement, then click I Accept.
6. Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install the updates.
7. If prompted, reboot your computer.

Method 2: As Windows 8 drivers are not available, I would suggest you to install Windows 7 drivers in compatibility mode and check if it helps.

Download the latest drivers from the Manufacturer’s website and save it on to the Desktop.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/older-programs-compatible-version-windows

Method 3: Windows 8.1 by default automatically connects to the previously connected/known Wi-Fi network. Listed below are steps to disable the automatic connection to known Wi-Fi network.

1. Right click on Wi-Fi icon and select Open Network and Sharing Center menu option.
2. In the Network and Sharing Center window, click the Wi-Fi connection link.
3. This should display the Wi-Fi Status windows as shown below.
4. Now click the Wireless Properties button in Wi-Fi Status.
5. Unmark the check box with label as Connect automatically when this network in rangeoption available under the Wireless Network Properties window. Click Ok button to confirm and the save the changes.

I would suggest you to refer to the below link to Manage wireless network profiles:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows-8/manage-wireless-network-profiles

I hope this information is helpful. Please do reply us with the status of the issue, so that we can assistance you further.

Hi,

1. What is the exact and complete error message you get?
2. Was it working fine earlier?

As I see there was no information about the compatibility of Linksys PCI adapter wmp54g. I would suggest you to contact Linksys and check if there are any updated drivers available. If there are no drivers available, then I would suggest you to install in compatibility mode.

Make older programs compatible with this version of Windows

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows-8/older-programs-compatible-version-windows

Do get back and let us know the status of the issue, I will be glad to help you further. We, at Microsoft strive towards excellence.