Most peripheral devices require drivers or special software to work. To update modem drivers, you must try all available methods.
It is necessary
- - installation disk;
- - access to the Internet.
Instructions
Step 1
The bulk of USB modems designed for Internet access via GPRS or 3G channels have a certain amount of internal memory. This is where the driver files can be stored. Turn on your computer and connect your USB modem to it.
Step 2
Wait a while for the operating system to automatically search for drivers. Open the My Computer menu and check for a new external storage device. Open its contents and run the installer.
Step 3
If there is no such application, go to the properties of the "Computer" item available in the "Start" menu. Open the "Device Manager" link.
Step 4
Find equipment marked with an exclamation mark. Open its properties by right-clicking on the name of the modem. Go to the "Driver" submenu and click the "Update" button. First, specify the automatic file search mode.
Step 5
Repeat the described algorithm by selecting the "Install from a specified location" item. Click the Browse button and select the USB storage device built into the modem. Wait for the installation of the working files to complete.
Step 6
Try to find the software you need by visiting the 3G modem developers website. In addition, some drivers can be found on the website of the provider to which you connect via a modem.
Step 7
Download and install the software from the indicated sites. Reconnect the modem and try to activate the device.
Step 8
Portable DSL modems and routers usually come with special discs. Insert the specified drive into the drive. Wait for the disc to autorun.
Step 9
Install the proposed programs using the step-by-step menu. Restart your computer and router after completing this procedure.
