How to Tell If a Laptop Is Wireless Capable
When purchasing a new laptop, there is usually an indication at the store or in the product literature as to the presence of a wireless card to let the computer connect to Wi-Fi networks, but if you buy a used computer, this information may be absent. Determining if a laptop is wireless capable is easy and can be done in just a few steps. These instructions will show you how to check whether you have an Apple or a PC notebook computer.
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Instructions
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Determine if a Windows Laptop is Wireless Capable
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Turn on your computer and open the "Start" menu.
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Right click on the "My Computer" icon.
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Select "Manage" from the menu.
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From the tree on the left, click on "Device Manager."
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Look for the "Network adapters." There should be a plus sign to the left of it. Click on the plus (+) sign to expand the menu.
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Look for the words "Wireless Network Adapter" next to any of the devices listed. If you do not see a wireless adapter, you do not have the ability to connect to a Wi-Fi connection with your laptop.
Check if a Macbook is Wireless Capable
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Go to the apple menu in the main tool bar.
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Click on "About This Mac."
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Click "More Info."
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Look for a wireless card under AirPort. If you see one, your Apple notebook has a wireless card installed.
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