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patmac7a7
Aspirant
Nov 11, 2023

Before I Install AC1200 Question

Hi,

Before installing my AC1200 USB Wireless adapter, do I need to, and if so, how do I go about disabling my old intermittent original wireless adapter in my laptop?

My original adapter sometimes does not show up in Device Manager.

Thank you.

 

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  • michaelkenward's avatar
    michaelkenward
    Guru
    Nov 12, 2023
    patmac7a7 wrote:

    Before installing my AC1200 USB Wireless adapter, do I need to, and if so, how do I go about disabling my old intermittent original wireless adapter in my laptop?

     

    You shouldn't have to do that. 

     

    Windows (which version do you have?) should be capable of telling them apart.

    • plemans's avatar
      plemans
      Guru
      Nov 12, 2023

      You can also go in windows and right click on the adapter and "disable" it

      • michaelkenward's avatar
        michaelkenward
        Guru
        Nov 12, 2023
        plemans wrote:

        You can also go in windows and right click on the adapter and "disable" it

        That would be Network Adapters in Device Manager? The problem there is that patmac7a7 says:

         

        "My original adapter sometimes does not show up in Device Manager."

         

        If it isn't visible, one way to get around that might be to look for Hidden Devices in Device Manager.

         

        Then Uninstall Device. That could bring it back to life and allow Disable.

         

        Bit before going to any effort, just see what happens when it is installed.

         

        By the way, AC1200 isn't the device model. That will be something like A6150 or A6120. AC1200 is the wifi speed specification.