Connor Short
New Member
I put a wireless adapter in my computer and installed whatever drivers I could find but my computer simply doesnt have any wireless options, any idea why?
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The forum discussion centers on a user experiencing issues connecting to Wi-Fi after installing a wireless adapter, with symptoms indicating the device isn't recognized in Device Manager. Troubleshooting suggestions include verifying hardware installation, updating drivers, and checking if the adapter appears in Device Manager—none of which resolved the issue. The overall conclusion suggests that the wireless adapter may not be properly installed or functioning, and trying a different PCI slot is proposed as a potential solution.
The forum discussion centers on a user experiencing issues connecting to Wi-Fi after installing a wireless adapter, with symptoms indicating the device isn't recognized in Device Manager. Troubleshooting suggestions include verifying hardware installation, updating drivers, and checking if the adapter appears in Device Manager—none of which resolved the issue. The overall conclusion suggests that the wireless adapter may not be properly installed or functioning, and trying a different PCI slot is proposed as a potential solution.
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Trouble
Noob Whisperer
Hello and welcome to the forum.
Is the device showing in Device Manager?
Can you please tell us exactly (manufacturer's name, model name, model number, revision number) which wireless adapter you are using and how it is connected to your computer (USB Dongle, Add-In card, etc.,)?
Is the device showing in Device Manager?
Connor Short
New Member
hopefully this disc has all that info
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Connor Short
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Connor Short
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under network adapters there is just my ethernet
it's like my computer really doesnt want anything to do with wireless internet
Trouble
Noob Whisperer
Are you certain that you have that add-in card inserted fully and into the proper slot?
If all you are seeing under network adapters is your wired ethernet adapter, then Windows apparently doesn't know that it has been added.
It should be showing up somewhere in device manager, at least as "Other" or "Unknown" or something.
If all you are seeing under network adapters is your wired ethernet adapter, then Windows apparently doesn't know that it has been added.
It should be showing up somewhere in device manager, at least as "Other" or "Unknown" or something.
