10 Elder

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May 19th, 2024 13:12

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

9 Legend

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15.4K Posts

May 20th, 2024 19:35

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

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7 Technologist

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9.4K Posts

May 20th, 2024 23:49

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