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Compaq Presario CQ58 Wifi
Most USB wireless adapters are plug-n-play, in that you just plug it in the USB port and the system will install the drivers automatically. It will be easier to buy a new USB adapter and install it, than to replace any built-in adapter your laptop may have. WiFi, or wireless internet, uses a piece of hardware to communicate with your router. Buying a USB wireless adapter is quick and painless due to the fact that all you need to know beforehand is what OS you are running on your laptop.
Some warnings of a weakening WiFi adapter
- The WiFi adapter on your laptop is unable to find a signal from your router
- The wireless adapter driver suddenly shows as uninstalled
- The wireless signal has trouble connecting over and over again
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