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Compaq Presario XL280 Wifi
A lot of newer wireless adapters are simply plug and play, in that you just plug it in the USB port and the operating system will take care of the rest. You are better off buying a common WiFi USB adapter and install it, than it is to replace any type of OEM adapter you might have. The WiFi in your laptop, if so equipped, uses a piece of hardware to communicate with your home router. Finding a WiFi adapter is easy due to the fact that all you need to know beforehand is the operating system that is installed on your Compaq laptop.
Clues your wireless internet adapter should be replaced
- The wireless signal drops for no reason during the day
- The WiFi adapter in your Compaq laptop cannot see the SSID coming from your router
- The WiFi adapter driver shows it as not installed
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