Need help switching Windows 10 Ethernet driver to wireless

[Rogg3131]

Hi, I’m setting up my pc which has a clean copy of Windows 10 on it. I just booted up windows 10, but I can’t connect to the internet. I was wondering how I switch from Ethernet to wireless?

[NinJake]

So your ethernet cable doesn't work? You can unplug it and it should detect you have wireless. If your laptop has a physical switch to turn on/off the wifi make sure that's on.

 

[Lurick]

If you did a clean install of Windows you'll need to install the drivers most likely

[RageTester]

Most PCs don't have built-in wifi adapters...

You might have to use another device with internet connection to download the right driver for your ethernet adapter...

[Rogg3131]

1 minute ago, RageTester said:

Most PCs don't have built-in wifi adapters...

You might have to use another device with internet connection to download the right driver for your ethernet adapter...

Hi, I should’ve clarified in the post that I’m not the best with computers and the wording and stuff. So to clarify here, I have a gaming pc that I built myself, the motherboard is a z390 Aorus elite. I think it has wireless capabilities, but when I try installing the first available driver from this website “https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/29520/Windows-10-Wi-Fi-Drivers-for-Intel-Wireless-Adapters” it doesn’t seem to do anything

[Rogg3131]

15 minutes ago, NinJake said:

So your ethernet cable doesn't work? You can unplug it and it should detect you have wireless. If your laptop has a physical switch to turn on/off the wifi make sure that's on.

 

I don’t have an Ethernet cable that runs to my office, and my WiFi router is in the front room of my house, so I’m pretty far from it

[RageTester]

win + R

devmgmt.msc

Check for real name of your hardware in the Network adapters...

 

If you don't have built-in wifi, buy USB adapter or for wired high speed solution buy a network switch and route ethernet cables through the house.

[Rogg3131]

3 minutes ago, RageTester said:

win + R

devmgmt.msc

Check for real name of your hardware in the Network adapters...

 

If you don't have built-in wifi, buy USB adapter or for wired high speed solution buy a network switch and route ethernet cables through the house.

It just says “Intel(R) Ethernet Connection (7) 1219-V”. The hardware Id is “PCl\VEN_8086&DEV_15BC&SUBSYS_E0001458&REV_10”

[RageTester]

3 minutes ago, Rogg3131 said:

It just says “Intel(R) Ethernet Connection (7) 1219-V”. The hardware Id is “PCl\VEN_8086&DEV_15BC&SUBSYS_E0001458&REV_10”

Well I am sorry to say, but you don't have built-in wi-fi...

You can add PCI-e adapter inside the case or use external USB one that might have better signal, but being limited to those USB speeds.

[Rogg3131]

5 minutes ago, RageTester said:

Well I am sorry to say, but you don't have built-in wi-fi...

You can add PCI-e adapter inside the case or use external USB one that might have better signal, but being limited to those USB speeds.

damn, alright thanks for the help man

[Rogg3131]

9 minutes ago, RageTester said:

Well I am sorry to say, but you don't have built-in wi-fi...

You can add PCI-e adapter inside the case or use external USB one that might have better signal, but being limited to those USB speeds.

Actually, do you have any recommendations for a pcle adapter?

[Nishant Kumar]

6 hours ago, Rogg3131 said:

It just says “Intel(R) Ethernet Connection (7) 1219-V”. The hardware Id is “PCl\VEN_8086&DEV_15BC&SUBSYS_E0001458&REV_10”

The is the hardware ID of an Ethernet card. You can share a screenshot of your device manager by expanding to 'Other Devices' to get the better Idea.

[LogicalDrm]

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You can check if mobo has wifi or not from the specs https://www.gigabyte.com/fi/Motherboard/Z390-AORUS-ELITE-rev-10/sp#sp

Usually wifi is only included in top of the line models and ITX models.

[Nishant Kumar]

8 minutes ago, LogicalDrm said:

-> Moved to Networking

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You can check if mobo has wifi or not from the specs https://www.gigabyte.com/fi/Motherboard/Z390-AORUS-ELITE-rev-10/sp#sp

Usually wifi is only included in top of the line models and ITX models.

Yes, you are right there is no onboard Wi-Fi in it.

[sub68]

15 hours ago, Rogg3131 said:

Actually, do you have any recommendations for a pcle adapter?

https://www.amazon.com/FebSmart-Adapters-PCIe-Cards-PCIe-FS-N600-Basic/dp/B07JJFYG7J?th=1

This is what I currently have in my system. I really like this.

[Nishant Kumar]

https://www.flipkart.com/d-link-dwa-131-usb-adapter/p/itmeggb9qgbjwgh5?pid=USBEGGB9RBFFATVX&lid=LSTUSBEGGB9RBFFATVXAZURSD&marketplace=FLIPKART&cmpid=content_usb-adaptor_8965229628_gmc

I am using this one, and it works great for me but I am not a gamer. Maybe it lags while gaming.

[sub68]

4 minutes ago, Nishant Kumar said:

https://www.flipkart.com/d-link-dwa-131-usb-adapter/p/itmeggb9qgbjwgh5?pid=USBEGGB9RBFFATVX&lid=LSTUSBEGGB9RBFFATVXAZURSD&marketplace=FLIPKART&cmpid=content_usb-adaptor_8965229628_gmc

I am using this one, and it works great for me but I am not a gamer. Maybe it lags while gaming.

I would not get USB wifi card because they crash on online games and don't like zoom ( this is what I experience)

[Nishant Kumar]

Thanks @sub68for sharing your experience with us. I'll keep it in mind when I become a gamer.