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How to change from Ethernet to Wi-Fi?

Anonymous
2018-10-06T10:30:37+00:00

Hello,I need help.

Right now I'm finding out how to use Wi-fi from my PC. I can't find the Wi-fi option in the settings menu. When I try to troubleshoot, it told me to plug the Ethernet cable. How to change from Ethernet to Wireless internet?

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-12-17T05:51:07+00:00

    The devices listed there:

    Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller

    WAN Miniport (IKEv2, IP, IPv6, L2TP, Network Monitor, PPPOE, PPTP, SSTP)

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  2. DaveM121 871.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2018-10-06T10:35:56+00:00

    Hi Miachael, you must first check o see if you have indeed got a WiFi card on your PC. All laptops have this functionality a lot of PC's do not

    Open Device Manager (accessible by right clicking your Start Button)

    Expand the Network Adapters section

    Do you see a WiFi card listed there - please provide a list of the devices listed there . . .

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-12-17T10:39:04+00:00

    Initial steps:

    1. Do you have a WiFi router?

    A WiFi router transmits data to your computer over the air. Without a WiFi router, you cannot use WiFi.

    1. Does your computer have a built-in WiFi adapter?

    A WiFi adapter is a type of antenna that receives the data transmitted by a WiFi router. If your computer does not have a built-in WiFi adapter you can purchase a separate WiFi adapter that will connect to a USB port on your computer.

    Setting up:

    WiFi router - Every WiFi router comes with a detailed instruction manual that explains how to set it up. If you can't find the manual for your router you can also read it on the manufacturer's website. In fact, the manufacturer's website should have detailed information on setting up a WiFi network.

    WiFi adapter - In order for hardware like a WiFi adapter to work with Windows, you have to install software called a driver. The driver makes it possible for hardware to communicate with Windows. Drivers are always free. If your computer has a built-in WiFi adapter, a driver has already been installed. If you buy a separate WiFi adapter, the driver probably came on a CD or you can get it from the manufacturer's website. The most important detail here is to make sure that you have a driver that has been tested by the manufacturer to make sure it will work with Windows 10.

    Getting it done:

    Step 1-- If you need to, install the driver for your WiFi adapter.

    Step 2-- Follow the directions in your WiFi router instruction manual.

    Step 3-- Very important: Give your WiFi network a password, otherwise anyone can use it, and give you router its own password, so no one can hack in to your router.

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