Wireless Network Adapter Issues

SluggoV2

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I was having issues with my internet and wireless network adapter. At times my web browser would only allow me to see google sites (YouTube, google, etc.). I ran the Windows troubleshooter and no issues were detected. Some times it would tell me to connect an Ethernet cable to my LAN card and not even recognize the wireless card. I have since reinstalled Windows 10 and the problem seems to have gone away, until today. Fortunately, a quick reset of my PC cured it today.

If I look in my device manager when no issues are present, I see two devices listed, my LAN adapter and my Wireless adapter. When I have the issue, I see the wireless adapter and about 8 other devices listed. Sometimes the wireless adapter is not seen, only the 8 other entities plus LAN.

I have a TPLink 802.11ac Network Adapter installed. It's a pcie card and I installed the drivers from the included software disc. I have tried this with and without the TPLink management software and the results where the same, except the management software seem to make things more complicated with setting up my connection.

Any suggestions?
 

SluggoV2

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Is there not enough information? The problem with the internet only connecting to google sites is still happening, but the adapter looks normal in device manager. If I reboot, the problem goes away.

The adapter is TPLink Archer TE6.

Any help would be much appreciated.