Can I replace the wireless network adapter in my laptop?

If you want to replace the internal Wi-Fi card, this is possible with some laptops and not others. Many laptops have a plug-in mini PCI-e Wi-Fi card such as the one shown below, right. Newer laptops use the M. 2 standard cards (below, left), so be sure to check which style yours takes before buying anything.

How do I install a wireless adapter on my laptop?

Insert the adapter onto your computer.

1. Right click Computer, and then click Manage.
2. Open Device Manager.
3. Click Browse my computer for driver software.
4. Click Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer.
5. Click Have Disk.
6. Click Browse.
7. Point to the inf file in the driver folder, and then click Open.

Why my wireless adapter is not working?

If wireless adapter on your system is not working or seems to be disabled, try the following recommendations: Make sure that Wi-Fi is not disabled through a hardware toggle on your computer. Some laptops have a hardware Wi-Fi switch or the keyboard combination to turn the Wi-Fi on and off.

How do I resolve a wireless adapter problem?

How can I fix the problems with the wireless adapter?

1. Update the wireless drivers.
2. Switch to wired connection.
3. Delete your wireless profile.
4. Check if your password is correct.
5. Use some Command Prompt solutions.
6. Check if your wireless adapter is disabled.
7. Remove your antivirus software.

How do you fix a broken WiFi adapter?

What can I do if the Wi-Fi adapter stops working on Windows 10 & 11?

1. Update the network drivers (Internet needed)
2. Use the Network troubleshooter.
3. Reset network adapters.
4. Perform a registry tweak with Command Prompt.
5. Change the adapter settings.
6. Reinstall the network adapter.
7. Reset your router.
8. Update the router firmware.

Where is WiFi card in Toshiba laptop?

If your laptop has an exterior wireless connection switch, you should find it on the casing edge at the front of the laptop. If the computer doesn’t have an exterior switch, use the “Function” keyboard hotkey to display the wireless “on/off” icon on the computer’s display screen.

Where is the WIFI adapter on a laptop?

Click the search box on the task bar or in the Start Menu and type “Device Manager.” Click the “Device Manager” search result. Scroll down through the list of installed devices to “Network Adapters.” If the adapter is installed, that’s where you’ll find it.