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Discussions tagged with 802.11 on WindowsForum.com cover identifying the maximum supported WiFi protocol (e.g., 802.11 b/g/n/ac) and MIMO capabilities of a Windows PC's wireless adapter, troubleshooting adapter issues such as driver problems or incompatibility with routers, and finding drivers for generic or older 802.11 b/g devices. Common themes include using Windows tools to query adapter capabilities, resolving connectivity failures after hardware changes, and locating correct drivers for Broadcom or EDUP adapters on Windows 7, 8.1, and other versions.
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    Windows 7 Find out the max.WiFi protocol 802.11...of current hardware? + MIMO?

    Assume I have got an unknown computer/notebook with installed Windows. The hardware has a WiFi Adapter. How can I find out the maximum possible WiFi protocol 802.11......? To clarify: I don't want to get the WiFi protocol with which the computer is currently connected (to Router (which can...
    • pstein
    • Thread
    • 802.11 adapter connection hardware mimo network protocol techniques wifi windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 8 Wifi Adapter Issue

    I'm using a new HP laptop with Windows 8.1 and am unable to connect to my wireless internet. It doesn't even give me the opportunity to enter the security key. When I troubleshoot through both HP and Windows both seem to indicate an issue with my wifi adapter settings. Some googling about the...
    • chichikov
    • Thread
    • 802.11 adapter apple connection connectivity home network hp laptop issues laptop issues mac network router configuration security key settings technology troubleshooting wifi windows 8.1 wireless
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 Wireless device not showing on Device Manager

    Hello there. I have an HP dv9700 notebook, which about an year ago began having serious screen problems. It went black and nothing made it come back, even though Windows still booted (sounds came up and everything). After almost an year repairing, and 3 Intel motherboards later, the...
    • ghnogueira
    • Thread
    • 802.11 bluetooth connection issues device manager drivers ethernet geforce graphics card hardware detection hp laptop laptop repair motherboard tech support troubleshooting windows issues wireless
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 Any driver for my Wireless USB Device

    Hi, I have problem with connecting the Usb wireless device. Windows 7 doesn't pick up any driver that I install. I've tried all version of driver. Including vista. Is it possible because my w7 is x64? My device is pretty generic or standard device. I got from my school so does't expect any...
    • gigalin
    • Thread
    • 802.11 connection drivers edup generic support usb windows 7 wireless x64
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  5. jmeyering

    Windows 7 broadcom 802.11 b/g wifi problems

    I have an acer 3610 with a broadcom 802.11 g/b wireless card, I'm not able to get it working. I cant seem to find the drivers/correct drivers in order to get things working. Any ideas here?
    • jmeyering
    • Thread
    • 802.11 acer broadcom connectivity drivers network tech support wifi wireless
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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