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Windows 11/10 network adapters are missing, where can I find them?


If under Windows 11/10 network adapter not apparent

 Make changes, here's the solution!




As with Windows 7, 8.1, you can quickly find a network adapter on the Windows 10 desktop, tablet, Surface Pro / Go, or a Windows 10 / 11 or MS Server.

 

 
Content:

1.) ... Finding the network adapters under Windows 10/11!
2.) ... What should I look for in the network adapter?
3.) ... Why can Bluetooth also be found among the network adapters?


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1.) Finding the network adapters under Windows 10/11!

Method 1:
Please open the  Windows 10 settings  simply  Windows-Logo + I  and enter the text  "net"  . (  ... see picture-1 item 1 to 3 ) 
 
After that simply adapt to network (adapter options) and the settings of the corresponding network adapter! ( ... see picture-2 point 1 and 2 )

Method 2:
Or use the Windows classic command  ncpa.cpl  for example via the  Run dialog  [Windows + R].  


(Image-1) Windows 10 network adapters status!
Windows 10 network adapters status!

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(Image-2) Find in Windows 10: change network adapters settings!
Find in Windows 10: change network adapters settings!

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2.) What should I look for in the network adapter?


Network connection to a network requires many components: cables, network adapters, drivers, and routers. Troubleshooting network adapters can be very difficult.

See also: ► Computer name, workgroup and network ID on my Windows computer




(Image-3) Windows 10 disable network adapters!
Windows 10 disable network adapters!


There are different types of network adapters:

Wireless adapters: These enable connection to wireless Wi-Fi networks. They are integrated into laptops, tablets, smartphones and other mobile devices.

Ethernet adapter: This is the most common type and allows connection to wired Ethernet networks. Ethernet adapters are often found in desktop computers, laptops and servers.

Bluetooth adapters : These allow you to connect to other Bluetooth-enabled devices such as keyboards, mice, headsets and smartphones.

 

USB network adapters: These connect to the computer via USB ports and allow wired or wireless network connection.

.... etc.



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3.) Why can Bluetooth also be found among the network adapters?

Bluetooth can be found among network adapters because it is a wireless technology for communication between devices, similar to WiFi. While Wi-Fi is primarily used for accessing networks and the Internet, Bluetooth is often used for wireless connection between different devices in close proximity to each other.

Although Bluetooth is not a traditional network connection in the sense of LAN or Wi-Fi, it still enables data exchange between devices, including audio streaming, file transfer, printing and much more. Therefore, Bluetooth is considered a type of network adapter that allows devices to communicate with each other even if they are not connected via a common LAN or WiFi.

In Windows, Bluetooth is often listed alongside other network adapters in Network Settings to provide the user with a central place to manage all wireless connections. This makes it easier for users to configure, enable/disable, and troubleshoot their wireless connections, whether they are Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connections.


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Updated on: 25 April 2024 11:38 Windows
Keywords: windows, 10, 11, ten, network, adapters, missing, find, adapter, changes, solution, quickly


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