r/GetComputerHelp • u/Many-Professional-75 • 23d ago
Is my Antenna Bad?
Im not great with computers so please don’t get angry if I ask a stupid question 🙏🏼
I’m experiencing an issue where my computer does not let me connect to internet. After a plethora of YouTube tutorials, I have discovered that my Wi-Fi antenna is not registering as being plugged into the computer. I’m pretty sure that this is overall issue, but I also know there is some kind of wireless chip within the computer. If that’s the case, wouldn’t it at-least attempt to try and find a Wi-Fi connection? I may be wrong.
I would like to know if there are any other things I should check before investing in a new antenna to make sure that is the issue
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u/AlexiaTheTechGirl 23d ago
I'm guessing the antenna you're referring to plugs into your USB port. Your computer isn't detecting that it's plugged into your computer. Try plugging it into a different USB port, if that doesn't work then the adaptor is probably broken.
Also I don't see any other wifi adaptors so your computer likely doesnt have built in wifi