Windows 10: Activate USB network adaptor

Discus and support Activate USB network adaptor in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I have bought and installed a USB network adaptor which has an aerial for better wi-fi reception. How do I tell the computer to use this one? I tried... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Brisbanebob, Dec 20, 2016.

  1. Activate USB network adaptor


    I have bought and installed a USB network adaptor which has an aerial for better wi-fi reception. How do I tell the computer to use this one? I tried disabling the on-board adaptor but the computer then tells me no network access because there's no adaptor.

    The device manager tells me the new adaptor is installed and working properly. Help?

    :)
     
    Brisbanebob, Dec 20, 2016
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  2. Servicing Stack Update for Windows10 Version 1511 (KB3140741)

    Since the recent Servicing Stack Update to Windows 10, KB3140741, I have been unable to connect to the internet via my usb network adaptor from shutdown. When I restart the internet connects normally and holds connection. Also if I unplug the usb adaptor
    and reconnect it the internet connects and holds connection.

    I have tried adaptor driver update, uninstall and reinstall network adaptor, network troubleshooter ( this sometimes works!), and networking commands in command prompt window as detailed in Windows 10 help(Fix Network Connection Issues). I have also tried
    different usb sockets on my computer, and resetting the router.

    Thus I am able to use the internet, but it is extremely inconvenient to have to keep restarting to connect as detailed above. Also the adaptor worked flawlessly prior to the update.

    Hoping you can provide some help to resolve this problem.
     
    JamesNicholson_668, Dec 20, 2016
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  3. JDS101 Win User
    No Wifi on a Windows 10 machine - Was working, then all of a sudden it's gone (not upgrade or VPN related)

    The USB Ethernet adapter ... such as Dual-band Wireless USB Network adaptor by Linksys ... or TP-Link TL-WN823N .... or etc etc.
     
    JDS101, Dec 20, 2016
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  4. Wullail Win User

    Activate USB network adaptor

    is it shown when you go into network and sharing centre in the control panel at all?
     
    Wullail, Dec 20, 2016
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  5. Wullail Win User
    Any red / yellow flags?

    Right click and choose properties , screenshot what it's showing.
     
    Wullail, Dec 21, 2016
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  6. I have attached a Word doc with two screen shoots. Thank you for your kind assistance - it is much appreciated.
     
    Brisbanebob, Dec 21, 2016
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  7. Wullail Win User
    Not quite what I wanted to see....this is my equivalent , from network and sharing , double click on the adapter and then choose properties from that box , I've shown my equivalent here ..


    Activate USB network adaptor [​IMG]
     
    Wullail, Dec 22, 2016
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  8. Activate USB network adaptor

    Thanks for your response. I connect through wi-fi


    Activate USB network adaptor [​IMG]
     
    Brisbanebob, Apr 5, 2018
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