Windows 10: How to connect WiFi adapter

I'm not very computer literate, so simple language please!

Like others, I have suddenly lost WiFi internet access on my PC (Windows 10). I get No Available Networks.

Having tried all suggestions for about six hours, I wondered if it's to do with WiFi adapters.

I went Device Manager>Network Adapters but there were none listed.

I then proceeded to View>Show Hidden Devices, and found the following which I assume (??) operate my WiFi:


Ralink RT 5390R 802.11bgn WiFi Adapter.

Microsoft WiFi Direct Virtual Adapter #3

Microsoft WiFi Direct Virtual Adapter #4


Each one shows Not Connected. And under Properties, each shows 'Currently, this hardware device is not connected to the computer (Code 45). To fix this problem, reconnect this hardware device to the computer'.


When I searched Code 45, Microsoft infers that I need do nothing except restart. I did, without result.


My questions are:

1. Could these disconnected adapters be why I can't access the internet?

2. How do I reconnect them?

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USB Wireless adapter not connecting to Wifi

Hello

I am having trouble making my new USB Wifi Adapter to work. The drivers are working fine but the issue is it is not connecting to wifi.

1. I am using Windows 10
2. The adapter which I am trying to work is Alfa AWUS036NHA 150Mbps
3. I have also one USB mini wifi adapter attached to my other USB through which I am currently using internet

From the above screenshot, the Wi-Fi 2 is which I am trying to connect. When I right-click on Wi-Fi 2 and click on Connect/Disconnect, It shows the already connected Wifi through USB mini adapter.

When I Disable WiFi and try to connect through WiFi 2 then it shows an error "Change settings, such as making a connection metered"

The device utility does not show any Wifi available connections though there are 2-3 wifi connection is there.








any idea how can I make connect to internet using my new Alfa AWUS036NHA 150Mbps Wireless USB Adaptor - Wi Fi 2 on Windows 10 ?

 

Wifi adapter disappears - goes 'hidden'


Running Windows 10 on an Acer laptop. Over the past month, the wifi connection dropped without explanation/warning.

First time, the adapter was visible in Device Manager (with a yellow triangle next to it). An interent search found the suggestion to uninstall it and restart. That worked.

Today, the connection dropped again. In Device Manager at first I could not see the wifi adapter listed. I clicked to see hidden devices and found the adapter and the Bluetooth (which I had not noticed was missing).

I again uninstalled, restarted, and both the wifi and bluetooth have returned.

Anyone any ideas as to what is happening, why it's happening, and what I need to do, please?

I have attached a screenshot of the DM windows as it is now, showing the wifi adapter name, etc.

Thanks very much

WG

 

Kick or Ban who is connected with my internet ?


You would have to do that on your Router's setup webpage. 1st step is to turn on WiFi encryption and password. 2nd step, if you feel you need to, is set up an access list of the physical MAC addresses for the network adapters of the computers you want to allow to connect. Any other network adapter not on that MAC filter list won't be able to connect. (but MAC addresses can be easily spoofed, if the third person knows which MAC addresses are allowed).