WiFi on Windows Server 2016

[BTK7]

In your video below, you were unable to get WiFi to work on Windows Server 2016.  I just wanted to share my findings from my own experience.

 

I got Windows Server 2016 running on a Surface Pro 2 (i5 / 64GB SSD / 4GB RAM), and the only option I had was to get the WiFi working.

 

I figured I'd share since I enjoy your videos.

 

Google Drive link to PS1 (powershell) file.

 

It's a one line command with a little tip that indicates you must reboot after running this command.

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N2LKsXKD2_P5AfeegM1le5qKgX9ys19p/view?usp=sharing

 

I hope this helps someone!

 

Bill

 

 

 

[AskTJ]

Nice thread. But who in hell is going to use WiFi on a server optimised OS?

[BTK7]

1 minute ago, AskTJ said:

Nice thread. But who in hell is going to use WiFi on a server optimised OS?

For me?  I just wanted to prove I could do it.  It was a crappy outdated tablet running a server grade OS.  It fought me every step of the way, but it ended up being a fun project.

[KarathKasun]

Server for outdoor events perhaps?

 

Run multiple WiFi adapters (on different frequencies) to take advantage of the full WiFi frequency allocation?

[suchamoneypit]

9 minutes ago, AskTJ said:

Nice thread. But who in hell is going to use WiFi on a server optimised OS?

honestly I have set up some crypto mining servers using windows server and not having to use ethernet cables might be useful in a niche scenario like that. So not entirely useless. 

[BeefyMeats]

Now you can plug in another WiFi dongle and setup nic teaming on two different access points for maximum redundancy. 

 

Your next project should be: How to use nic teaming on windows 10 PRO.