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‎05-29-2018 02:08 PM

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Product: Pavillion 15-au062nr
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit)

Can i use a fast USB Wi-FI adapter if I already have a slower Wi-FI adapter built into in the laptop.

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‎05-29-2018 03:30 PM

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@NiteLife

 

Yes, all you need is to disable internal card then install USB wifi adapter. Please use the following steps:

 

How to Disable the Original WiFi adapter
  1. Go to the Windows Control Panel.
  2. Double-click System. The System Properties panel appears.
  3. Choose the Hardware tab. ...
  4. Choose Device Manager.
  5. Click the + next to Network Adapters. ...
  6. Double-click the wireless component. ...
  7. Click the Device Usage drop-down arrow.
  8. Select Do Not Use This Device (Disable).

You can go directly to Device Manager from Start Menu.

 

Regards.

BH
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‎05-29-2018 03:30 PM

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@NiteLife

 

Yes, all you need is to disable internal card then install USB wifi adapter. Please use the following steps:

 

How to Disable the Original WiFi adapter
  1. Go to the Windows Control Panel.
  2. Double-click System. The System Properties panel appears.
  3. Choose the Hardware tab. ...
  4. Choose Device Manager.
  5. Click the + next to Network Adapters. ...
  6. Double-click the wireless component. ...
  7. Click the Device Usage drop-down arrow.
  8. Select Do Not Use This Device (Disable).

You can go directly to Device Manager from Start Menu.

 

Regards.

BH
***
**Click the KUDOS thumb up on the left to say 'Thanks'**
Make it easier for other people to find solutions by marking a Reply 'Accept as Solution' if it solves your problem.




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