I don't even care any more why it's greying out my options, I just want to know if there's any way I can get this adapter to work without that wretched utility software. So far I only got it to work in hotspot mode (where it acts as a router), because for this mode you must run a different utility, which looks to be implemented by different people and in a better, less primitive way. The utility automatically changed the imported profile to an Open network, instead of WPA/PSK. I exported that profile, reinstalled the working driver/utility, and imported the profile. I know this also because, on one of the failed installations, the utility wouldn't communicate with the adapter, but it did allow me to create a WPA/PSK profile. The utility is actively trying to block me from connecting to secure networks. I dug around for 2 days installing various versions of the edimax drivers and utility software as well as the versions from ralink, but they all work the same (or don't work at all). This is why I'm even bothering with the edimax drivers. The adapter (network connection) can't be Enabled (it instantly disables itself). Must also mention that the driver provided by windows for this adapter doesn't work. Normally, this 'brilliant' software would allow you to select a protected network and 'Add to Profile', where you input the password and select the security protocol.

( and if I try to scan/connect via windows, the protected networks won't even show up) Locate Download drivers, click the Windows icon to Download the Ralink WIFI adapter driver for Windows XP, 7, 8, 10. In the following window, you can see available updates for Ralink wireless adapter. I'd be fine with this, but it seems to be keeping me from connecting to wireless networks which have any sort of password protection. Here you need to enter such Ralink products like Ralink RT3290, RT3070, RT5370 or RT2870. The problem is, that Edimax/Ralink have made it so that you cannot control this adapter unless you use their utility software (or at least it is running in the background). (well known issue, even though they state on their websites that their product is compatible with win7 圆4, and that they mention in change-logs that they've actually tweaked their antique software for windows vista and 7) Both Edimax and Ralink provide ancient drivers and utility software for this product which can only be installed on Windows 7 圆4 if you run the setup in XP Service Pack 2 compatibility mode. It will scan your computer to download and install official Ralink supported drivers to make your devices work properly. I have an Edimax EW-7711UAn (Ralink RT2870) usb wifi adapter. Ralink Rt2870 Series Usb Wireless Lan Card Driver Windows 10 Ralink Driver Update Utility for Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP automatically identifies the most up-to-date Ralink drivers you need for your computer.

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