Wireless internet access

Question

I need help with my optiplex 790 that's running win 10 pro. There's no wireless network adapter on it and I've tried installing Intel WiFi 6 drivers but they don't show anywhere and the only adapter that appears is the Ethernet one but I want to use WiFi. Can I please have some pointers on which drivers to install or any other way of solving the issue?

ejn63 · Answer

You need a wireless adapter -- no driver can add functionality the hardware doesn't have.
Simplest install is a USB wifi adapter.

https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/wifi-adapters/ar/7477?gacd=9684992-1095-5761040-358972774-0

redxps630 · Answer

ejn63 is correct. when speaking of adapter it is a nonspecific terminology which could refer to a physical hardware you need to install such as wireless card or the hardware inside a USB dongle, or the software you or Windows install such as the driver you mentioned.
the cheapest and one of the easiest way to have wireless is Amazon usb dongle such as TP link cost $10-15. No need for manual driver install. Windows 10 automatically installs the driver immediately after you plug in the dongle and pc temporarily connected to internet via Ethernet.

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-usb-wifi-adapter-pc/dp/B08D72GSMS

bradthetechnut · Answer

WiFi dongles have worked instantly for me on Win10 without even an Ethernet connection.

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