Its a Linksys WRT54G. It was working fine with the laptop under Vista, But It had othe issues with Vista and Excel and print issues. I was asked to deload it with XP SP2.

Yes the Laptop shows the blue wireless network icon just to the bottom left of the touch pad.

The wireless ICon is on, and I tried the Function key + F2

It toggles the Icon On / Off... Its on!

Still Nothing.

What exactly does the wireless do? Can you search for networks?

Confirm/check the wireless adapter

1. Click Control Panel -> Network Connectons. You'll see a list of network connections on your computer. There should be one wireless connection listed.
2. Right click on entry for your wireless connection and you'll get its context menu which should include an item View Available Wireless Networks. Left click to select that item
3. You should get a window displaying all wireless networks detected. Do you get that window?

You'll find quick install guide, manuals, top problems/solutions at the linksys support site for your router here
My advice when setting up a wireless network, is always Start Simple! (i.e. start out by turning off all wireless encryption, MAC address filtering, etc.) Once you verify you can establish simple network connectivity to an unencrypted/unfiltered wireless network, then and only then start adding the various encryption and filtering options. Otherwise, you'll be struggling to localize and pinpoint just where your problem is

If still having problems, post back

Hey 'aksd' and 'to whom it may concern', I also own a Gateway ML3109 and I HATE VISTA and I would really like to have XP on my gateway but of course you know the problem........DRIVERS !!!

I did everything you state read this entire thread about 100 times and well problems problems problems ;(

I would extremely appreciate it if you add me to you MSN Messenger contact list so that you can help and I'm quite computer literate so dont worry, my email address is 'pilot-leo@hotmail.com'

Thank you very much

Pilot-leo: Is not 100% clear who your last post was addressed tp nor why you want to work through private conversation.

Everyone here donates their time (when they have time).. So between varying times betwen yourself and all the people that may be able and available to help plus any one person could be on the forum frequently... or decide not be on the forums a while

Should be best to continue in one of the forum threads

My last message was addressed to anyone who has a gateway ml3109 and was successful in downloading and getting the drivers to work.
The main reason why I prefer a private chat or private convo is because the response time is quicker, it's jus my personal preference.

I just got this laptop and decided to put Windows XP on it as well. However... I'm having trouble putting in the Marvell Driver. There's no executable file so I don't know what to do. Can anyone help?

hey, i can help you out, ppl on this website are not dependable, i had to do everything myself and it was alot of work, add me, my email address is a few posts higher.

I'll be happy to help you out !

Thanks Pilot-leo but my teacher ended up helping me out. Got it figured out now. Thanks

I just downgraded my laptop too and do not understand one thing it says.
Just today I downgraded my Gateway to XP too, i have only recover one of the drivers and do not understand how to do the rest, can someone explain to me( and if possible, give me links) how to find working site the lets you download the drivers? Plus i am only 14 years old and is an ametuer tech person so explain in a way I can understand please.

Ok first
pilot-leo how can you say people on this website aren't dependable?

bhn26 according to this forum you can use the Drivers listed with the websites here but just to make the job easier for everyone else here are the links posted on the forum
http://forums.devshed.com/computer-h...9t-519750.html

Links Posted On Forum Link Above
http://uk.gateway.com/support/produc...&model=MX3101b - Various Drivers (Including Wireless Driver).

http://www.omegadrivers.net/ati_winxp.php - ATI Drivers.

http://robbray.com/gateway-ml3109-dr...or-windows-xp/ - Network, Audio and USB Drivers.
Hope This Helps.
Also bhn26 could you post back once you've installed these to confirm if they work or not

Gateway drivers:
http://support.gateway.com/support/drivers/dlcenter.asp

Hmmm, i still don't understand how to do some of it...
On the robbray site, i have only understood how to download and get the driver running for the realtek link, my main goal right now is to get the internet working so I could use the laptop to find drivers easier. Can someone tell me what to do exactly please?

If you've downloaded the Realtek Driver then you just have to configure your settings for your Router or Modem.

okay, so what driver should i download to get the wireless internet? if possible, can you give me the link and tell me what to do after I click the link?

Go to the first download site i linked (Gateway Site) and go down to the Driver "Realtek Wireless Network Driver" download that and then configure your computer to connect to the router again.

Thank you so much, i have three other drivers that need to be fixed too, I have Video Controller(VGA compatible), PCI Device, and SM Bus Controller. can you please help me again

Actually I have fixed two of the drivers but one more came up, Modem Device on High Definition Audio Bus and SM Bus Controller, so that makes two more drivers to fix, do you think you can help me?

Modem driver: http://downloads.emachines.com/drive...70-001-001.exe
(from woody1191 link)

By the way, you have done the chipset driver I hope: http://downloads.emachines.com/drive...71-001-001.exe
This must be done before any other driver is installed. (sometimes it works after too)