If the adapter worked before, yes. Use Double Driver (free) to backup the installed full driver before reinstalling Windows.

Use this method if the executable installer fails or if you only downloaded raw .inf configuration files. Plug the QHMPL USB adapter into a working USB port. Press the and select Device Manager .

Windows will read the hardware profile and map the device successfully. Troubleshooting Common Issues ⚠️ Device Not Recognized / Code 10 Error

You can find various Quantum wireless and networking drivers on the Quantron Drivers Page . Look for entries like the "QWD-300 Wifi Dongle" if the 1117 specific model is not listed, as many use the same Ralink or MediaTek chipsets.

Accept the license agreement and follow the on-screen prompts.

: This adapter often uses a Realtek or Ralink chipset. You can download the generic 802.11n WLAN Driver which frequently works for these "plug-and-forget" dongles.

You must find the real chipset using the Hardware IDs in Device Manager. Then download the driver from Realtek, MediaTek, or via Windows Update.

: Linux and Mac OS X (versions 10.6–10.10).

Once you have the correct driver file (usually an .exe , .msi , or a .zip file), you can install it.

If you have trouble finding the driver or if the installation process fails, you can try updating the driver through the Device Manager (for Windows):

Open the adapter's Advanced Properties in Device Manager, switch the Wireless Mode parameter to exclusively run on 802.11n , and set Bandwidth/Channel Width configurations to Auto or 40MHz to unlock better link speeds.