How to: View wireless adapter name in Windows


Instructions

  1. Open Control Panel.

  2. Click Network and Internet.

    In control panel, Network and Internet is highlighted to be selected

  3. Click Network and Sharing Center.

    Under Network and Internet, Network and Sharing center is highlighted to be selected

  4. On the left-hand side of the window, click Change adapter settings.

    On the left hand side of the menu, change adapter settings is highlighted to be selected

  5. Right-click Wi-Fi and choose Properties.

    In adapter settings, Wi-Fi has been selected and in the menu, properties has been highlighted to select

Outcome

Under "Connect using", you can see the name of your Wi-Fi adapter.

The adapter name shows under connect using once a device has been selected