Where the hell did Bluetooth disappear to???

[Max]

Running Win 11. Updates are current. Trying to install a wireless printer. Under SETTINGS>Bluetooth & devices there is no provision for Bluetooth on or off.
Same thing under Device Mgr. There's no Bluetooth on the list
Same thing on the task bar, lower left. No Bluetooth options.

ARRRRRRRRRRRGGGHHHHHHHHH!

[save]

Try to install your manufacturers motherboard drivers.

[Dadtallica]

It’s not in the arrow on your lower right task bar? Still should be in your regular settings anyway.

[Bizman]

Does your motherboard have Bluetooth in the first place? Mine doesn't, nor does it have WiFi. They're optional features. Check your motherboard specs from the manufacturer's site!

[Max]

My rig was built with an MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Plus Mobo....which as it turns out doesn't have WIFI-Bluetooth capability. Why?

Thanks for pointing out something so obvious, it didn't even cross my mind. 

[Bizman]

Why? They're not needed that much on desktop systems so why should a customer pay for something unnecessary.

A USB wired printer usually works more flawlessly than a wireless one, so do headphones. I'm not against wireless but if there's no real benefit of it I'd rather choose a wired system.

[Max]

That makes sense.

[Shuffler]

Wifi works really well if you have a good wifi setup. My smart home uses wifi extensively. Bluetooth is limited. Seems the only time it works at a distance is when my Denali starts in the driveway.... the phone will ALWAYS connect through it. LOL.

[Bizman]

Wifi works really well if you have a good wifi setup. My smart home uses wifi extensively. Bluetooth is limited. Seems the only time it works at a distance is when my Denali starts in the driveway.... the phone will ALWAYS connect through it. LOL.

No matter the quality of your wifi setup, wifi is always half-duplex which utterly simplified is like a walkie-talkie. You'll have to talk in turns with your opponent. Full duplex is like an improved version of a telephone conversation where you can both talk and listen - improved because in reality you can't hear the other if your mouth is open...

[The Fugitive]

My rig was built with an MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Plus Mobo....which as it turns out doesn't have WIFI-Bluetooth capability. Why?

Thanks for pointing out something so obvious, it didn't even cross my mind. 

My computer doesnt have wifi either, but my network does. Plugged the printer into the network and all the laptops can print from it over wifi.

[Spikes]

My rig was built with an MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Plus Mobo....which as it turns out doesn't have WIFI-Bluetooth capability. Why?

Thanks for pointing out something so obvious, it didn't even cross my mind. 

Just buy a USB dongle on Amazon, they're cheap.

[Shuffler]

No matter the quality of your wifi setup, wifi is always half-duplex which utterly simplified is like a walkie-talkie. You'll have to talk in turns with your opponent. Full duplex is like an improved version of a telephone conversation where you can both talk and listen - improved because in reality you can't hear the other if your mouth is open...

True.... but I currently fly here, on MSFS,  and mess around in RDR2 just fine on wifi. All settings on Ultra as possible to set.

[Bizman]

Not saying it isn't possible not to mention that the new wifi protocols can be faster and more reliable. If it works for you, you're golden.

What I wanted to point out for those who didn't already know is that with wireless systems there's elements you can't control. Physical objects hampering the signal can usually be evaded by moving the router and computer closer to each other. But you can't control the amount of outside traffic on your channel or EMI/RFI caused by any device in your neighbourhood - not to mention natural causes like solar flares, lightnings and aurora.

[Eagler]

True.... but I currently fly here, on MSFS,  and mess around in RDR2 just fine on wifi. All settings on Ultra as possible to set.

Which works as any lag is not a factor as in AH where you interact with other internet connections

I would think you would be at a disadvantage on wifi in ah

Eagler

[Shuffler]

Which works as any lag is not a factor as in AH where you interact with other internet connections

I would think you would be at a disadvantage on wifi in ah

Eagler

I'm 64... I'm at a disadvantage everywhere except in knowledge. 

Not saying it isn't possible not to mention that the new wifi protocols can be faster and more reliable. If it works for you, you're golden.

What I wanted to point out for those who didn't already know is that with wireless systems there's elements you can't control. Physical objects hampering the signal can usually be evaded by moving the router and computer closer to each other. But you can't control the amount of outside traffic on your channel or EMI/RFI caused by any device in your neighbourhood - not to mention natural causes like solar flares, lightnings and aurora.

True again.... as usual. I use business class wifi. Covers my home very well and on out across my yard in every direction. I have wifi security cameras around the property.