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Wireless G USB Network Adapter

Wireless G USB Network Adapter

Part # F5D7050uk

F5D7050 - Does my USB Adapter work on Windows Vista

Question

Does my USB Adapter work with Windows Vista?

Answer

This product has multiple versions. Please make sure to use the download that matches your version of the adapter.
To determine which version you have please compare the FCC ID on the product to the one listed on chart below. That will tell you which version of the device you own.
 
The FCC ID number is found on the back of your adapter as shown below: 
 

 
 

Version

FCC ID

1xxx

K7SF5D7050

2xxx

K7SF5D7050A

3xxx

K7SF5D7050B

4xxx

RAXWN4501H

5xxx

K7SF5D7050E

 
 
Although not all versions of the adapters are officially supported under Vista at this time, most combinations have been tested by Belkin Tech Support and have been found to work.
 
F5D7050 version 1
  • Windows Vista 32 - Unknown, not tested
  • Windows Vista 64 - Unknown, not tested
F5D7050 version 2
  • Windows Vista 32 - Works with the drivers supplied
  • Windows Vista 64 - Use drivers from Ralink (see below)
F5D7050 version 3
  • Windows Vista 32 - Use the version 3 Software and Drivers from this article
  • Windows Vista 64 - Use the version 3 Software and Drivers from this article
F5D7050 version 4
  • Windows Vista 32 - Use the version 4 Software and Drivers from this article
  • Windows Vista 64 - Use the version 4 Software and Drivers from this article
F5D7050 version 5
  • Windows Vista 32 - Fully supported by shipping product
  • Windows Vista 64 - Fully supported by shipping product

 

More Info

Using a Drivers-Only Package
The downloads below contain the drivers for one of the versions of the adapter in a self-extracting archive. They are meant to be used with the built-in support for Wireless Networking in Windows XP or Windows Vista.
 
When the download is run, the drivers will be extracted to a folder you can specify. Once this is done, insert the adapter. When Windows allows you to specify a location to search for drivers, point it to the folder where the drivers are extracted.
 
For version 2, you can also point Windows to the CD-Rom that came with the adapter without downloading anything. Do not install the software on the CD though.

 
Using Ralink Drivers
Versions 2 of the adapter is based on a Ralink Chipset. You can use Ralkink's drivers to use the adapters on Windows Vista. Ralink's drivers can be found on their website. You will need the RT257x drivers here.
 
 
F5D7050 - Driver Only PackagesThese self-extracting archives contain the same drivers as the shipping CD-Rom. They are for your convenience to use on Windows XP and Vista when using Windows built-in software for the Wireless Network
DateVerOS
8/31/07F5D7050v2Windows XP 32 BIT, Windows Vista 32 bitSize: 224k -- F5D7050v2drivers.exe
8/31/07F5D7050v4Windows XP 32 BIT, Windows Vista 32 bitSize: 656k -- F5D7050v4drivers.exe