Hi, I just had the joy of building my first ever pc from scratch. Soon after I installed Windows 7 fresh, I realized I can't connect to my wifi router and use the internet. I tried to update all the drivers available on the motherboard's website (http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=5497#driver). Still, wifi doesn't work. I also checked device manager for any yellow warning signs but none are there. Under network adapters, it lists one item "Killer E2200 Gigabit Ethernet Controller". Do I have to download something? Thanks for your help!
Wifi not detected after building new gaming pc
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Archaic59
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- Jan 6, 2015
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Your motherboard does not have built in wifi. You have to use a cable (ethernet) from the router to the motherboard. You can buy a wifi card and install it to the motherboard or use a USB wifi device that just plugs into a usb port.
http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/compare/asus-wireless-network-card-usbn13,gigabyte-wireless-network-card-gcwb867di/
http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/compare/asus-wireless-network-card-usbn13,gigabyte-wireless-network-card-gcwb867di/
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