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Dell Dimension XPS GEN 2 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 handle everything from there. It is much simpler to buy a new USB adapter and install it, than to replace any built-in adapter your desktop may have. Finding a WiFi adapter is easy because the only thing you have to know is what OS you are running on your Dell desktop. The WiFi in your desktop, if so equipped, makes use of a wireless adapter to send and receive signals to and from your home router.
Key signs of a weakening onboard WiFi
- Your WiFi on your desktop cannot see the SSID coming from your router
- The desktop wireless driver suddenly shows as uninstalled
- The WiFi disconnects and reconnects all the time
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