Which Wireless Networking Adapter is Installed in Your Dell Computer
Summary: Find step-by-step instructions on how to identify the wireless network adapter that is installed in your computer in Windows.
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Instructions
To determine which wireless adapter is installed in your computer, follow the steps below for Windows 11 or Windows 10 on your computer.
- In the Search box, type change wi-fi settings.
- Touch or click Change 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.
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Affected Products
Alienware, Inspiron, Legacy Desktop Models, OptiPlex, Vostro, XPS, G Series, G Series, Alienware, Dell Pro Plus, Dell Pro Premium, Inspiron, Latitude, Dell Pro Rugged, Vostro, XPS, Legacy Laptop Models, Wireless Networking, XPS Tablets
, Fixed Workstations, Mobile Workstations
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Article Number: 000129554
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 17 Jan 2025
Version: 6
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