To do this press Option + Command + Esc at the same time. Here is what they recommended that worked for me: 1) Shut down all applications (except for Finder - leave this open). My Setup: MacBook pro (2015) & OS: El Capitan Did the OS update for El Capitan and restarted and then my Wi-Fi stopped working and gave the 'Wifi: No hardware installed' error. What happens when you click that Icon on the MenuBar? Long before Mac OS X, when the old Ralink drivers were run, they added a new 'ethernet' device to your Hardware configuration, and when you proceeded to set up that mystery 'ethernet', your aftermarket Wi-Fi started to work. This driver has been around for a long time. Railink makes the most popular third-party chips and you may have already installed the driver you need. Your second screen shot, showing the menubar, shows a faint WiFi-like Icon with the word Ralink next to it in Red. Says it's compatible with Mac, Windows etc, but I can't seem to find a manual of any kind sorry. You could try emailing them, but I wouldn't hold my breath on that one. You might have had a cd with the wifi USB adapter when you bought it. I've checked the HornetTek website but they don't seem to offer much in the way of support, eg drivers/software. Try here for that I suspect the wifi adapter you bought is a rebadged generic one. Also the chip in it is probably a Realtek/Ralink which requires its own Mac driver. The adapter should show up under system report/USB.

eBay! Standards Dual-band wireless connectivity for 2.4GHz or 5GHz Maximum Wi-Fi speeds of 150Mbps (2.4GHz) or 433Mbps (5GHz) Features a hardware WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button for easy wireless connections Features easy setup wizard Supports Windows XP/Vista/7/8, Linux and Mac OS X drivers. The HornetTek Mini Wireless Adapter is compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7, Linux and Mac OS.' The N150 Mini Wi-Fi adapter is equipped with 256-bit WPA/WEP encryption to ensure a secure connection. HornetTek's 802.11 b/g/n N150 Mini Wireless USB Wi-Fi Adapter is an ulta-portable wireless dongle. How do I get Wi-Fi back as an option under Network settings so I can get this USB adapter to work?

I get the Small X at the top right of my desktop that says, 'Wi-Fi:No hardware installed.'īut I bought the USB wireless as a work around.

I'm thinking the missing wi-fi option is the culprit. I bought a Hornettek HT-M802n wireless N150 USB adapter and it installs but won't launch the wireless utility or initiate internet sharing. I have a 2009 Mac Pro running Yosemite and under Assist Me in Network the wi-fi option is greyed out. Hornettek N150 Driver Download Mac Average ratng: 6,5/10 5842reviews

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