Most laptops allow you to turn your wireless adapter on or off.
Wi-Fi, or wireless, is a technology that sends information over a network without a wired connection. Many devices utilize the technology, including laptops, computers, gaming platforms and mobile phones. Wireless Internet signals are used by consumers to connect to the Internet. The connection requires the computer have a wireless network card. There are several methods to determine whether your laptop has built-in wireless connection capability.
Instructions
1. Locate the your processor sticker. Review the outer covering of your laptop. Typically, the processor sticker is located near the mouse pad under the directional arrow keys. If your sticker says "Intel Centrino Inside," your laptop is wireless enabled. The Intel Centrino processor has become a standard for mobile devices providing wireless service.
2. Search for a wireless button or key. Most laptops allow you to turn your wireless adapter on or off. If your laptop has a wireless button on the outer edges or a wireless key on the keyboard, your laptop has wireless technology.
3. Check your device manager. Right-click "My Computer" and select "Manage" from the short-cut menu. In the "Computer Management" window, click "Device Manager." Expand the "Network adapters" category and search for a wireless connection card. A card that is listed as "WLAN" is a wireless network card.
4. Review your connection options. In the system tray near the clock on the task bar, right-click the network connections icon. The icon looks like a small desktop monitor. Click "Open Network Connections" in the short-cut menu. In the "Network Connections" window, search for a wireless network connection under the "LAN or High-Speed Internet" section. If you locate one, your laptop is wireless enabled.
