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The thread discusses how to identify the manufacturer of a Wi-Fi chip on a Windows 7 computer. Initially, the original poster asks for a method within Windows without third-party tools, and a contributor suggests checking Device Manager's properties. Later, another user mentions that PowerShell commands like `Get-NetAdapter` can also be used to retrieve this information, providing alternative options for identifying the Wi-Fi hardware. Overall, the responses offer straightforward ways to find the Wi-Fi chip manufacturer within Windows.
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Assume I am sitting in front of an unknown/new computer which has a Wifi-chip on his motherboard.

How can I find out (from within Windows 7; not from manual) from which manufacturer this Wifi chip is (e.g.Intel)?

Is there a built-in info or do I need a 3rd party diagnostic tool?

Peter
 

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Neemobeer
From Powershell you can also just type
Get-NetAdapter
or to filter specifically wireless adapters
Get-NetAdapter | ? { $_.MediaType -like "*802.11*" } | Select InterfaceDescription,DriverProvider
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From Powershell you can also just type
Get-NetAdapter
or to filter specifically wireless adapters
Get-NetAdapter | ? { $_.MediaType -like "*802.11*" } | Select InterfaceDescription,DriverProvider
 
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