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Compaq 1600-XL147 Wifi
Most USB wireless adapters are plug-n-play, which just means that you only need to put the adapter into an available USB port and the OS will install the drivers on its own. The WiFi in your laptop, if so equipped, uses an adapter to communicate with your router and modem. You are better off buying a new USB adapter and just plug it in, than to replace any built-in adapter your laptop may have. Searching for a new adapter is simple because the only thing you have to know is the current operating system on your laptop.
General warnings of a weak WiFi adapter
- The wireless adapter driver gives errors when installing
- Your WiFi on your laptop is unable to connect to the internet
- The wireless signal disconnects itself all the time
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