How to Detect Wireless USB LAN Adapter Types
If you want to know what type of wireless USB local area network (LAN) adapter you're using, you don't necessarily need to locate its original packaging or instruction manual. As long as the device is connected to your computer, the Windows operating system will be able to tell you exactly what type of device you're using. This is accomplished using the Device Manager, which is a native Windows utility that keeps track of all of your hardware.
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Instructions
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Verify that your wireless USB LAN adapter is successfully connected to your computer. For the Device Manager to recognize the device, it must be plugged in, and the indicator light (which comes on after it is successfully plugged in) must be on.
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Click "Start."
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Right-click "Computer."
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Click "Properties."
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Click "Device Manager." Scroll down to the "Universal Serial Bus" controllers. The listing for your wireless USB LAN adapter will be under this heading, and its label will tell you exactly what type of device you're using. Right-click on it and click "Properties" to get even more information about what type of driver it is using and what type of wireless technology it employs.
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