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Gateway E-1400 Wifi
It is much simpler to buy a new USB adapter and install it, than it is to replace any type of OEM adapter you might have. The WiFi in your desktop, if so equipped, uses a piece of hardware in order to connect to your home network. Buying a USB wireless adapter is quick and painless because all you need to know is the current operating system on your desktop. 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.
Clues to watch for to know the WiFi adapter is going out
- The wireless signal has trouble connecting over and over again
- The wireless adapter on your desktop is unable to find a signal from your router
- The desktop wireless driver cannot be installed
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