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No wireless networks found with onboard network.

Craptop
By Craptop
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Hey LTT,

I just built my first PC. It has the Gigabyte GA-H87M-D3H motherboard with onboard network (according to the retailer's site).
When I installed Windows 8.1 and wanted to connect to my home WiFi, it couln't recognize any wireless network. (Note that I live in a crowded area with lots of wireless networks available, so it won't be my router).
I have made sure that in the BIOS the onboard LAN was set enabled. 
I have no idea how I can connect to the internet with my computer without buying an extra network card.

If any of you have had a similar problem or now the answer, PLEASE let me know.

Here is the link to manufacturer's site: http://ca.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4492#ov


Thank you in advance!

CPU: Intel i5 4440 @3.1 GHz, Mobo: Gigabyte GA-H87M-D3H µATX, RAM: 2x4GB Corsair Vengeance 1600MHz,
GPU: XFX Radeon R9 280X,Storage: 120GB Samsung 840 EVO and 1TB Seagate HDD,

PSU: Corsair CX750M, Case: Fractal Design Arc Mini R2

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This board doesn't have an onboard wireless adapter. Only LAN support using an ethernet cable. You'll need to buy a wireless network card, those aren't very expensive.

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The board linked does not have inboard wifi. As stated, you will need to buy a USB wifi or wifi card.

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This board doesn't have an onboard wireless adapter. Only LAN support using an ethernet cable. You'll need to buy a wireless network card, those aren't very expensive.

Well, this is embarassing. Thanks for the heads up!

CPU: Intel i5 4440 @3.1 GHz, Mobo: Gigabyte GA-H87M-D3H µATX, RAM: 2x4GB Corsair Vengeance 1600MHz,
GPU: XFX Radeon R9 280X,Storage: 120GB Samsung 840 EVO and 1TB Seagate HDD,

PSU: Corsair CX750M, Case: Fractal Design Arc Mini R2

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Well, this is embarassing. Thanks for the heads up!

Would thoroughly recommend the TP-Link WDN4800 as an adapter if you want a recommendation for one, it works well with Windows and if you fancy doing a Hackintosh a few months or years down the line, it works with that too. It's best to keep your options open.

Compatible with Windows 95

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