10 Wireless Networking

How to determine if you have a wireless network adapter

Before using your computer, check to see if it already has a wireless network adapter.

To find out whether you already have a wireless network adapter

Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

Click Network and Internet Connections.

Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Network Connections.

Microsoft Windows XP displays your network adapters. Wireless network adapters are labeled Wireless Network Connection. If an adapter displays a red X, it is disconnected. If the Network Connections window is blank, your computer doesn't yet have a wired or wireless network adapter.