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Most laptops made within the last 5 years are equipped with Wi-Fi. If you have an older model or you just want to be certain, it only takes a few clicks of the mouse to discover if your laptop has a WiFi card. | Most laptops made within the last 5 years are equipped with Wi-Fi. If you have an older model or you just want to be certain, it only takes a few clicks of the mouse to discover if your laptop has a WiFi card. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
===Checking the Model of Your Laptop=== | ===Checking the Model of Your Laptop=== | ||
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#*If your laptop has been modified since manufacturing, or you bought it second-hand and you're not sure, then you may want to use alternative methods. | #*If your laptop has been modified since manufacturing, or you bought it second-hand and you're not sure, then you may want to use alternative methods. | ||
===Checking on Windows 7 or Lower=== | ===Checking on Windows 7 or Lower=== | ||
| − | #Open the Control Panel from the Start menu. The Start menu is located at the bottom left of the computer screen. Click on the Start button to open the menu, then click on "Control Panel."<ref>http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/open-device-manager#1TC=windows-7</ref> | + | #Open the Control Panel from the Start menu. The Start menu is located at the bottom left of the computer screen. Click on the Start button to open the menu, then click on "Control Panel."<ref name="rf1">http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/open-device-manager#1TC=windows-7</ref> |
| − | #Find the Device Manager in System and Security. When the Control Panel opens, locate the icon that says "System and Security." Click the icon, then select "System." Within the System folder, you will see the Device Manager. Click to open.<ref | + | #Find the Device Manager in System and Security. When the Control Panel opens, locate the icon that says "System and Security." Click the icon, then select "System." Within the System folder, you will see the Device Manager. Click to open.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*You may be prompted to enter an administrator password or confirmation when opening the Device Manager. | #*You may be prompted to enter an administrator password or confirmation when opening the Device Manager. | ||
#Click on "Network Adapters.'''"''' The Device Manager shows you all the devices installed on your computer. Open "Network Adapters" to find a list of any Bluetooth, Ethernet, or WiFi Adapters. | #Click on "Network Adapters.'''"''' The Device Manager shows you all the devices installed on your computer. Open "Network Adapters" to find a list of any Bluetooth, Ethernet, or WiFi Adapters. | ||
