If your laptop has built-in WiFi but you add a new adapter that connects through the PC Card adapter or a USB port, you will need to remove or disable Windows drivers for the original unit. You should also make sure that you turn off the switch for the built-in unit to save battery power and to avoid the possibility of interference.

To disable the drivers, do this:

   1.

      Go to the Windows Control Panel.
   2.

      Double-click System.

      The System Properties panel appears.
   3.

      Choose the Hardware tab.
      The Hardware options appear.
      The Hardware options appear.
   4.

      Choose Device Manager.
   5.

      Click the + next to Network Adapters.
      The hardware managed there appears in a list.
      The hardware managed there appears in a list.
   6.

      Double-click the wireless component.

      Its properties are displayed.
   7.

      Click the Device Usage drop-down arrow.
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   8.

      Select Do Not Use This Device (Disable).

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