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XPS 8940, doesn't see WiFi?
Hello,
I have a very weird issue. My internal WiFi adapter started to work weird a while back (sometimes it didn't see a network). So I switched to external Netgear USBr adapter which I used for a few month without issue. This morning both of them didn't see any network ( I tried multiple tricks (like automatic network fix), but only updating Netgear driver magically fixed both adapters (after desktop restart).
After I restarted my desktop in the evening, the issue re-appear again. Both of them are completely "green" (see screenshot bellow), yet no networks found. (WiFi works fine on my laptops and phone).
I tried to disable Norton 360, but it didn't help.
Tesla1856
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October 3rd, 2022 19:00
Really better if you have just one WiFi card/adapter active/installed at a time. Un-plug or deactivate the other (either in Device-Manager or BIOS).
Similarly, if using the wired-ethernet on-board NIC, be sure you are disconnected from the WiFi-Access-Point.
If you never use WiFi "forget" the network (and stored password). That way, it will never inadvertently connect.
inter9115
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October 3rd, 2022 19:00
I run Dell Support Assist (the option to fix adapter) and everything (both adapters) is magically working again. Go figure.
inter9115
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October 3rd, 2022 19:00
Forgot to mention - it is Windows 10 Home