Find or Identify the Wireless Network Adapter on Your Windows Computer
Summary: Learn how to find or Identify the wireless (Wi-Fi) network adapter on your Dell computer to update drivers and check Wi-Fi compatibility.
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Instructions
To determine which wireless adapter is installed in your computer, perform the steps below for Windows 11 or Windows 10.
- In the Search box, type change wi-fi settings.
- Touch or click Wi-Fi settings (System settings).
- Touch or click Hardware properties.
- Look at the Manufacture: listing to see the brand of the wireless adapter installed in your computer.
NOTE: Make note of the Manufacture and Description. The description is how the wireless adapter is listed in Device Manager.
- Look at the Protocol: listing to see with what Wi-Fi version your wireless adapter is compatible.
Cannot get online? Check out our troubleshooting guide to resolve Wi-Fi or wireless network issues.
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Affected Products
Alienware, Dell All-in-One, Dell Pro All-in-One, Dell Pro Max Micro, Dell Pro Max Slim, Dell Pro Max Tower, Dell Pro Micro, Dell Pro Slim, Dell Pro Tower, Dell Slim, Dell Tower, Inspiron, Legacy Desktop Models, OptiPlex, Vostro, XPS, G Series
, G Series, Alienware, Dell Plus, Dell Pro, Dell Pro Max, Dell Pro Plus, Dell Pro Premium, Inspiron, Latitude, Dell Pro Rugged, Vostro, XPS, Legacy Laptop Models, Wireless Networking, XPS Tablets, Fixed Workstations, Mobile Workstations, Dell Pro Max Micro XE FCM2250, Dell Pro Max Slim XE FCS1250, Dell Pro Max Tower T2 XE FCT2250, Dell Pro Micro Plus XE QBM1250, Dell Pro Slim Plus XE5 QBS1250, Dell Pro Tower Plus XE5 QBT1250
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Article Number: 000129554
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 08 Jul 2025
Version: 10
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