Where Would a Wireless Adapter Be?


  1. apocalypticend
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    Where Would a Wireless Adapter Be?


    Hello,

    I know this question doesn't pertain to Windows 7, per se. However, where would I find the physical wireless adapter in my laptop? It's Acer Aspire 5532, and my Windows 7 can't find the adapter. When I go to install an adapter it says that I have to install my network adapter.

    So, as the rule-of-thumb, where would I find it?
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  3. zigzag3143
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    apocalypticend said:
    Hello,

    I know this question doesn't pertain to Windows 7, per se. However, where would I find the physical wireless adapter in my laptop? It's Acer Aspire 5532, and my Windows 7 can't find the adapter. When I go to install an adapter it says that I have to install my network adapter.

    So, as the rule-of-thumb, where would I find it?
    Underneath the bottom close to where the screen hinges to the base. If under warranty dont do it. warannty will be voided.




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  4. Barman58
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    Check your laptop manual for some form of switch to activate the wireless adaptor. This may be a key combination or a physical switch on the case.

    The wireless adaptor is a relatively high power user and is often switched off by default.

    If the adaptor is switched off then windows will not find it.
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