What's happening with the WiFi?

SkyInsane
Senior Member

718

12-19-2016, 12:16 AM

I was checking an older computer setup and discovered something unusual. The PC is linked to WiFi, yet it seems to lack a dedicated WiFi motherboard or card. I didn’t open it up, so perhaps my assumption is incorrect. Could it be receiving WiFi through the Dell 2005fpw device connected nearby, or might it have a very weak or faulty antenna adapter?

SkyInsane

12-19-2016, 12:16 AM #1

LI7557
Member

12-20-2016, 11:06 AM

Confirm if it includes a WiFi card. Check the Device Manager for any network adapters.

LI7557

12-20-2016, 11:06 AM #2

Confirm if it includes a WiFi card. Check the Device Manager for any network adapters.

Jekadanik
Junior Member

01-08-2017, 08:53 AM

Are you certain it's using WiFi instead of an Ethernet cable?

Jekadanik

01-08-2017, 08:53 AM #3

Are you certain it's using WiFi instead of an Ethernet cable?

Riana711
Member

01-09-2017, 07:59 AM

Several personal computers from original equipment manufacturers include the antenna integrated into the frame, a typical feature in many Dell and HP desktop models with Wi-Fi capabilities.

Riana711

01-09-2017, 07:59 AM #4

Several personal computers from original equipment manufacturers include the antenna integrated into the frame, a typical feature in many Dell and HP desktop models with Wi-Fi capabilities.

Eytro121
Junior Member

01-13-2017, 10:08 AM

This could be a beneficial approach.

Eytro121

01-13-2017, 10:08 AM #5

This could be a beneficial approach.

SIGNORET
Member

160

01-13-2017, 11:33 AM

This aligns with what I've observed in other systems I've disassembled.

SIGNORET

01-13-2017, 11:33 AM #6

This aligns with what I've observed in other systems I've disassembled.