[SOLVED] Can’t connect to WiFi with new pcie adapter

[Wjtchery]

Do you have to use an Ethernet cable with PCIe network adapters?

I just got my first computer as a gift and know practically nothing about that actual mechanics of it all, I was also given a usb WiFi dongle that didn’t work very well so I bought a PCI express network adapter from amazon.

I followed the instructions and put it in and downloaded the driver fine however in my network connection settings it is under Ethernet and I apparently can’t connect without a network cable? I had read that WiFi cards worked on their own? Help

 

[rgd1101]

what os?
full system spec?

 

[Wjtchery]

what os?
full system spec?

Windows 10, not sure what you mean by full system spec

 

[madmatt30]

Link to card?

It would seem you've bought a pci express ethernet card not a wireless card.
If it has an antennae it's a wireless card, if it has an ethernet port it isn't.

 

[Wjtchery]

Link to card?

It would seem you've bought a pci express ethernet card not a wireless card.
If it has an antennae it's a wireless card, if it has an ethernet port it isn't.

https://www.tp-link.com/uk/home-networking/adapter/tg-3468

oops
If I get one with antennae will I be able to use WiFi wirelessly? And whats the point of an Ethernet card

 

[rgd1101]

https://www.tp-link.com/uk/home-networking/adapter/tg-3468

oops
If I get one with antennae will I be able to use WiFi wirelessly? And whats the point of an Ethernet card

yup that an Ethernet card.
why? because sometime motherboard ethernet port failed and you don't want to replace the motherboard.

 

[madmatt30]

Ziyituod Gigabit Wifi Card, AC1200Mbps PCIe Wireless Card with Bluetooth 4.2, Dual-Band PCI-Express Network Card(5GHz 867Mbps / 2.4GHz 300Mbps) for Desktop PC, Supports Windows 10/8/7(32/64Bit) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07TC3MWCW/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_Tur4EbAH7KPP6

If you're UK this is just under £21 with the 5% off, it's absolutely rock solid and maxes my virgin 150meg connection.

Its not the cheapest but its worth the extra, also bluetooth 4.2 thrown in for free.