No Wi-Fi Adapter Found

Issue

While booting, no Wi-Fi networks are detected, and the error message "No Wi-Fi Adapter Found" is displayed.

“No Wi-fi Adapter Found” message

Cause

MetaDefender Drive operating system can't detect Wi-Fi drivers on older devices.

Solution

Use an Ethernet cable or a USB Wi-Fi dongle.

The following are the Wi-Fi dongles tested by OPSWAT's engineering team and confirmed to be detected by MetaDefender Drive:

  • Ralink Technology MT7601U Wireless Adapter

  • D-link Wireless‑N Nano USB Adapter DWA‑131

  • Lb-link 150mbps Mini USB 802.11n/g/b

  • TPLink TL-WN725N


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