Choosing a Control Program

In Windows your computer has at least two or three different programs that can control your Wi-Fi adapter and configure the wireless connection to a network. One of these programs was included with Windows and another comes with the network adapter. Yet another program might be part of the bundled software supplied by the maker of your laptop computer. All of these programs perform the same tasks, and they all display similar information, but each one arranges the commands and displays differently.

It's worth the time and trouble to try all of the Wi-Fi programs installed on your computer because you will probably find one that is easier to use than any of the others. It's also possible that one program is more sensitive ...

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