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Sony VGN-AW170Y Wifi
Searching for a new adapter is simple because all you need to know is what OS you are running on your laptop. 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. The WiFi in your laptop, if so equipped, uses a piece of hardware in order to talk to your router. It is cheaper and easier to purchase a new USB adapter and install it, than to replace any built-in adapter your laptop may have.
Major clues your internal WiFi should be replaced
- The laptop wireless driver suddenly shows as uninstalled
- The WiFi adapter in your Sony laptop cannot see the SSID coming from your router
- Your WiFi signal goes out randomly throughout the day
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