Need Wifi help (Windows XP and usb antenna) (CD, graphics, wireless)

[Geneyus]

I just received an old work computer from someone, and I completed a factory reset to its original state. I plugged a USB wifi antenna into the USB port, and the computer wants to connect to the internet to install it. I can't connect to the internet because I need the antenna installed to connect. I don't have an installation CD for the antenna or anything. My question is... How can I install my Gigaware USB antenna so I can search for Wireless networks and connect to my home wifi? If I click on the connections icon at the bottom right of the desktop, it doesn't allow me to search for available networks. If I buy a new, cheap wifi antenna on Amazon, will it come with the software needed to install it without connecting to the internet? I'm thinking that's my best option.

Thanks!

[plwhit]

Go to your local Radio Shack store and see if they have the driver CD for it....

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http://www.radioshack.com/graphics/u...1197_PM_EN.pdf

[Tek_Freek]

Somewhere on the antenna is a model number. On another computer Google it with the word drivers added.

Copy it to a USB drive and use it on this one.

[Geneyus]

Radioshack is still open??????!

Thanks for the replies.

[Tek_Freek]

Lmao!

[jaypee]

Can't you cable it up directly to your home router? Then download the correct driver.

[SorryIMovedBack]

try this, from another forum:

try the RT2870 drivers from RALink

MediaTek - Website Announcement

Which will be at MediaTek now "MediaTek Wireless Utilities can be installed on computers running Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7."

If that's not the correct one, then find out what chipset your USB wifi adapter is running.

[quarmenna]

...or you could go to a local internet cafe near you(Fedex kinkos) and download the driver for the usb device. Look for the model number on your usb. Install it and that should get you you going.
I hope this helps.