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Compaq Presario XL119 Wifi
A lot of newer 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 a piece of hardware to communicate with your wireless router or 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. Buying a USB wireless adapter is quick and painless because all you need to know is the operating system that is installed on your laptop.
Major indications your wireless internet adapter will need replacing
- The WiFi drops multiple times all the time
- The WiFi adapter on your laptop is unable to find a signal from your router
- The WiFi adapter driver shows it as not installed
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