Some of our PCMCIA Network adapters require the laptop to have a 32-bit PCMCIA slot. You can check to see if your computer has a 32-bit Cardbus card slot from Device Manager.
If Win 2000/XP:
Step 1: Right-Click My Computer and select Properties.
Step 2: Select Hardware and then click on Device Manager.
Step 3: Expand PCMCIA Adapters by clicking the plus sign
Step 4: There must be a listing for Cardbus or the PCMCIA slot is only 16-bit.
Make sure your laptop has the latest BIOS. Check with the manufacturer for the latest BIOS upgrade.
If Win Vista/7:
Step 1: Right-Click My Computer and select Properties.
Step 2: Select Hardware and then click on Device Manager.
Step 3: Expand PCMCIA Adapters by clicking the plus sign
Step 4: There must be a listing for Cardbus or the PCMCIA slot is only 16-bit.