Hi, I just re-installed windows and now I have no Local Area Connection in Network Connections. How do I get it back? I need it so I can install my router. I am using my laptop now

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create a new conection in network connections as a LAN. What do u mean u need a LAN setup to install your router?

You may need to install specific driver software for your laptop's NIC. Did the system come with any driver disks or the like?

What do u mean u need a LAN setup to install your router?

Erm- perhaps because it's rather hard to connect to and configure the router when you can't make an Ethernet connection to it? Just a thought... :p

lol, good point. I was in a WAN state of mind when I posted that ;)

:mrgreen:

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