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=== View Wi-Fi network driver info ===

To view the wireless adapter driver information, use these steps:

  * Open Start.
  *     Search for Command Prompt, right-click the top result, and select the Run as administrator option.

  *     Type the following command to view the wireless network profiles saved on your PC and press Enter:

  netsh wlan show drivers

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(Optional) Type the following command to view the adapter capabilities and press Enter:

  netsh wlan show wirelesscapabilities
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After you complete the steps, the command will provide relevant information about the driver, including vendor, version, radio type (for example, 802.11ax, 802.11a, 802.11n, etc.) and wireless authentication support, and more.

If you use the command to view the capabilities, you will see a list of all the wireless features available and those supported for the adapter.