How do I update my LAN driver on my laptop?

Update the device driver

  1. In the search box on the taskbar, enter device manager, then select Device Manager.
  2. Select a category to see names of devices, then right-click (or press and hold) the one you’d like to update.
  3. Select Search automatically for updated driver software.
  4. Select Update Driver.

Why is my Sony laptop not connecting to WIFI?

If wireless adapter shows in Device Manager, uninstall/reinstall wireless adapter driver. Open VAIO Care and reinstall the device driver for the wireless adapter. Reboot the computer. If the issue is still unresolved, service may be required.

How do I manually install a WLAN driver?

Insert the adapter onto your computer.

  1. Right click Computer, and then click Manage.
  2. Open Device Manager.
  3. Click Browse my computer for driver software.
  4. Click Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer.
  5. Click Have Disk.
  6. Click Browse.
  7. Point to the inf file in the driver folder, and then click Open.

Why is my WiFi driver not working?

Fix 1: Update your Wi-Fi driver. This problem may occur when you’re using the wrong WiFi driver or it’s out of date. So you should update your WiFi driver to see if it fixes the problem. If you don’t have the time, patience or computer skills to update the driver manually, you can do it automatically with Driver Easy.

How do I upgrade the WiFi adapter on my laptop?

How to Upgrade Your Laptop for WiFi

  1. Install a WiFi adapter in a PC Card or Express Card slot.
  2. Replace the built-in adapter with a new unit certified by the original equipment manufacturer.
  3. Add an external WiFi adapter that connects to your laptop through the USB port.

How do I update my wireless adapter driver Windows 10?

In the search box on the taskbar, type Device Manager, and then select Device Manager from the list of results. Expand Network adapters, and locate the network adapter for your device. Select the network adapter, select Update driver > Search automatically for updated driver software, and then follow the instructions.

How do I manually update my wireless drivers Windows 10?

Here’s how to use it:

  1. Press the Windows logo key and R on your keyboard to invoke the Run box.
  2. Type “devmgmt. msc“, then press Enter on your keyboard.
  3. Double click Network adapters. Right click your wireless network adapter, then click Update driver.

How do I turn on wireless capability on my Sony Vaio?

On the desktop, in the system tray, double-click the VAIO Smart Network icon. Note: If the system tray icon is not available, open the VAIO Smart Network Utility manually. In the VAIO Smart Network window, click the button on the left next to WLAN.

How do I reinstall LAN drivers?

Right-click the desired Network Adapter, and then click the Uninstall button. On the Confirm Device Removal window, click the OK button. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for hardware changes icon. The device will now reinstall.