Windows 8.1 wireless network. How to turn on Wi-Fi on a laptop

In every lenovo laptop, asus, acer, hp, samsung, toshiba, dns, dell or msi have a wifi function - you just need to turn it on to start using it.

Through Wi-Fi you can use the Internet, which has conquered our lives. He is with us at work, at school, in entertainment and in communication with friends.

The Internet has become a virtual reflection of everyday reality and an increasing number of people cannot imagine their lives without it - only first you must launch it.

What do you do when the hardware refuses to cooperate and the network is not available or worse, you have no idea how to connect Wi-Fi on your laptop?

To help you find a solution to this problem, below you will find a guide to the simplest ways to enable wireless connection and settings.

This is a step-by-step instruction for Windows 7 and 8 - now hardly anyone uses old Microsoft systems.

Check the function keys or how to turn on Wi-Fi on your laptop

I am fully aware that lack of sufficient knowledge is a serious problem, however, often the solution is simpler than you initially think.

So don't panic and read on calmly. Every laptop purchased over the past 5 years has a set of function keys.

They are used for volume control, media pause, screen saver, lock touchpad etc.

Among them there are also those responsible for turning on / off wireless network wifi

By default, they are usually assigned to the F2 button - just press the Fn + F2 key combination, if these do not work on your laptop, then the WLAN control can be assigned to another button.

The simplest methods are usually the most effective - but if the keyboard shortcut above doesn't produce any results, move on to further reading

How to enable WiFi on your Windows 7 laptop

Windows 7 has been the main system pre-installed on most laptop manufacturers for the past few years—and it's likely on yours, too.

Below are the steps to help you learn how to enable Wi-Fi on your laptop - "on the seven"

Go to Control Panel

Just click on it to see a list of all available wireless networks in your area. From the drop-down list, select the network you want to connect to.

How to enable WiFi on your Windows 8 (8.1) laptop

In addition to Windows system 7, another popular one is pre-installed on most new laptops - Windows 8 or 8.1.

Since her interface has been significantly changed due to the "metro" steps for her, turn on WiFi On a laptop it's a little different.

Enable network settings

Move your cursor to the bottom right edge and click on the icon: “Settings”. I have Windows 8 in English, so your inscriptions will be different than in the pictures - in Russian.

Go to your wireless network and turn on WiFi

When you are in the computer settings go to Wireless and change the wireless device from the Off position to the ON position.

Enabling Wi-Fi by laptop model

As mentioned above, some laptops may have “non-standard” settings.

Therefore, below I will give the most popular solutions for various models– I think this will be useful for many, especially if they do not have instructions from the manufacturer.

Please note that in addition to keyboard shortcuts, there may also be special buttons on the case.

How to enable wifi on acer

Keyboard shortcut – Fn + F5
Aspire 1000 / 1640Z / 1690 - button above the keyboard
Aspire 16xx - button above the keyboard
Aspire 2000 Series - switch on the front of the laptop
Aspire 2012 Button - above the keyboard
Aspire 3005 - switch with right side laptop
Aspire 3500 - on the front of the laptop
Aspire 5610 - on the front of the laptop
Aspire 5612 – laptop side button
Aspire 9302 - blue button on the left side of the laptop
Aspire 94xx - button below the lock key
Aspire One [Older Models] - Antenna button in the lower right corner of the palm rest
Aspire One [New Models] - Fn + F3 Keys
Extensa Button 2000/2500 Series – button on the right top corner keyboards
Ferrari 3000/3020/3400/4000 - buttons on the front of the laptop
Travelmate C Series Button - Top Left Key, Screen Menu will appear on the screen, select WLAN

How to enable wifi on asus

Keyboard shortcut – Fn + F2
One click: turn on Bluetooth / turn on Wifi
Two presses: turn off Bluetooth / turn on WiFi
Three presses: turn on Bluetooth / turn off WiFi
Four presses: turn off Bluetooth / turn off WiFi
Older models - [antenna icon] button above the keyboard, press and hold
New models - bottom button to the left of the keyboard
Compaq Armada - Enable Embedded Module wireless communication
Compaq Pavilion ZX5190 - [Wireless icon] switch on keyboard
Compaq Presario - button on the back
Compaq Presario CQ Series - (antenna icon) above keyboard
Compaq Presario M2000 - (antenna icon) above keyboard
6910p - HP/Compaq button on the top left of the keyboard
HP 600 – in the lower left corner of the keyboard
HP nc4000/4010 - button above the keyboard
HP NC4220 - on the left side of the laptop [near the USB Port]
HP NC6000/6220 - above the keyboard
NX9010 - on the front side of the laptop
HP Omnibook 6200 - on the left side of the laptop

How to enable wifi on Dell

In most cases, the keys are Fn + F2 or Fn + F8 or Fn + F12
600 m - Fn + F2
E6400 - right side of laptop above headphone port
Inspiron - FN+F2
Inspiron 1510 / 500M / 600M / 1150 - FN + F2
Inspiron 1505 - system tray icon click right click mouse and turn it on
Inspiron 1521 - right side of the laptop
Inspiron 1525 - [wireless icon] button on the front of the laptop
Inspiron 1720 - switch on the left side of the laptop
Inspiron 5100 - Built-in Wireless Networking
Inspiron 6000/8600/9300 - Fn + F2
D400 / D500 / D600 / D610 / D400 / D500 / D600 / D610 / D620 / D800 - Fn + F2
Latitude D630 (D640 and newer) - toggle switch on the left side of the front
Latitude E6400 - FN+F2
X300 - FN + F2
Vostro 1500 - Large buttons on the left side of the back

How to enable wifi on Lenovo

In DV series laptops there is a button in the form of an antenna above the keyboard
R40 - Fn + F5
Thinkpad - buttons on the left side of the laptop
T43/X32 - Fn+F5 opens OSD menu, select "Turn On"
X61 switch on the front right side of the laptop
Lenovo T-61 – switch on the front of the laptop

How to enable wifi on MSI

The button next to the power button
U100 - Fn + F11

How to turn on wifi on Samsung

Blue button in the middle of the keyboard

How to turn on wifi on Toshiba

Keyboard - Fn + F5 or Fn + F8
A100-078 – switch on the right side of the case
Equium - on the front of the body
Libretto – on the front of the body
M1 and M2 – switch on the left side of the housing
M40 and M70 – button on the front of the laptop
Portege & Qosmio – on the left side of the case
Quantium - on the left side of the laptop
R100 – switch on the right side of the case
Satego - on the right side of the laptop
Satellite - switch to the lower left corner of the keyboard Fn + F8 shows the status
L355D-S7825 - switch below the keyboard just to the left of center
Satellite A60-S1662 - switch on the right side next to the USB port
Satellite Pro button on side or front
TE2000 - switch on the left side of the case
Tecra 2100 – switch on the left side of the case

What to do if the instructions above did not help

If you have done everything written above and nothing helps, then the problem can only be one thing - the lack of the correct driver.

Where can I get the driver? It’s best to download it from the manufacturer’s website, but you can do it differently, especially if you can’t find it there.

The driver can be downloaded from . I won’t describe how to do this again - here are detailed instructions.

Very, very rarely there are situations when it is impossible to turn on Wi-Fi at all.

Yes, this is rare, but it happens - I’m not saying that the module failed, it’s just that the manufacturers themselves do not intentionally make mistakes.

Or, for example, you have an old laptop, you installed Windows 7 or 8 on it, but there may not be drivers for such OS on it, since the manufacturer has long forgotten about it. Let's hope that this is not your case and everything went well. Good luck.

What could be easier than connecting to a wireless WiFi networks? Just enter the password and wait for the connection to be established. This usually happens, but what if the connection is limited (no Internet access) or communication is not established at all? Let's talk about the reasons why such failures occur and how to deal with them.

Why Windows 8 can't see or connect to WiFi networks

Computer or laptop Windows control 8 does not see the Wi-Fi network for the following reasons:

WiFi adapter not installed, disabled or faulty;
There is no wireless network driver in the system;
Airplane mode is turned on on the computer;
there is not a single wireless network access point in your area;
access point ( wireless router) that is nearby, disconnected, incorrectly configured or faulty;
communication standards between the computer and the access point are not mutually supported;
there is a device nearby that interferes with the radio signal;
The WiFi adapter operates in monitoring mode.

If the network is visible, but the connection is not created or is limited:

Internet access for this network is not configured or is prohibited;
network connection is limited by the administrator;
the access point cannot process the request due to congestion;
Incorrect access point settings are used.

Restoring the connection to the wireless network

Checking the network adapter

Desktop PCs are sold without WiFi network adapters, so to connect to wireless networks you will have to buy and install an adapter separately. For example, like the one in the picture.

There is no need to buy a Wi-Fi adapter for a laptop - it is already inside.

In order for the laptop to see and connect to wireless networks, WiFi must be turned on. On some models there is a switch or button on the case for this.

On others, the key combination Fn+F1…F12 is used. The key with the image of an antenna is responsible for turning on the wireless adapter.

Once turned on, the WiFi adapter should appear in the manager Windows devices 8. To check this, launch the manager from the context menu of the Windows button (Start)

and expand the list " Network adapters" If your adapter is in this list, it means the system recognized and installed it. If it is displayed as unknown device- go to the website of its manufacturer and install the driver.

If the adapter is connected, but the system does not see it, make sure that it is activated in the BIOS.

The option that is responsible for the operation of the built-in WiFi is called OnBoard Wireless LAN or WireLess LAN support. Its value should be "Enabled".

Among other things, make sure that wireless adapter is not in traffic monitoring mode. Although those who use this mode are always aware of this (it requires the installation of a special driver).

Checking the access point

If your PC or laptop does not see your home access point, try connecting to another one. To check, you can use public networks, for example, in cafes or parks, or private ones - with your friends. To check desktop computer Without leaving your home, you can temporarily create a virtual access point on another device.

If wireless networks are not detected anywhere, the problem should be looked for in the adapter or WiFi settings on the computer, and if there is no connection to only one access point, the problem probably lies there.

Diagnostic steps (if the previous step did not solve the problem, proceed to the next one):

Make sure the access point is turned on and is emitting a signal (detected by the wireless indicator light).

Make sure that there are no devices near the router and computer that create electromagnetic interference - cordless phones, microwave ovens, powerful power cables. Try moving the access point closer to your PC to improve the signal strength.
Turn off the router's power and turn it on again. If the problems persist, reset the settings: with a sharp object - a toothpick or a paper clip, press the recessed Reset button, which is located on the back or bottom side of the device. After this manipulation, all settings will be restored to the state as after purchase.

Change the broadcast frequency channel. Connect your computer to the access point via cable, enter the wireless network settings menu, find the option “ Channel" and switch to another channel. Perhaps the connection will be restored on some of them.

In the same menu, check the “Hide SSID” setting and, if it is active, check “No”. Hiding SSID disables network name broadcast - in lists available connections such a network is not displayed. Also enable support for wireless communication standards b/g in case the Wi-Fi adapter on your computer works on one of them, and the access point works on another, for example “a”, which does not support “b” and “g”.

If many devices are connected to the access point at the same time, it may become unresponsive due to overload. Such situations are unlikely at home, but often occur in organizations. Try connecting to a different, less busy network, or try again after a while.

Checking Windows 8 settings

Airplane mode

WiFi may disappear due to the fact that the user has activated Airplane mode in Windows 8 - in this mode, the network adapter is turned off and the computer does not see any wireless networks. The network icon in the system tray will help you determine that the problems really arose because of this - it takes the form of an airplane.

To exit Airplane mode in Windows 8, open the Charms flyout and click the Options charm.

Next, click “Change computer settings.”

Make sure that Windows sees WiFi again and that the network icon in the tray returns to its previous form.

Network diagnostics

Windows 8 has a tool that automatically diagnoses network connection problems. It's called Windows Network Diagnostics. This tool sees and eliminates many obstacles to WiFi operation, for example, when there is a connection, but the computer does not access the Internet (connection is limited) or there is Internet, but access to sites is limited.

When the connection is limited, the network tray icon is marked with an exclamation mark.

To launch the Windows 8 Network Diagnostic Tool, right-click on the network icon and select “Troubleshooting” from the menu.

The utility will check everything network connections on your computer and determine how Internet access is limited. Local problems that can be fixed will be fixed automatically. And if the connection cannot be restored, for example, due to problems with the access point or problems on the provider’s side, the information will be displayed in a window marked “Not fixed.”

If your PC has multiple connections, of which only one is limited, or the diagnostic tool does not see a problem, you can only diagnose the selected network. To do this, go to Network and Sharing Center shared access" and go to the folder " Network connections"(click in the transition bar "Change adapter settings").

Open context menu connection that is limited, and click “Diagnostics”.

WLAN AutoConfig Service

Connection problems also occur after network services are stopped, either accidentally or out of ignorance. Behind WiFi work In Windows 8, the WLAN AutoConfig service responds. If the wired Ethernet connection is not limited in any way, but the system simply does not see wireless networks, start checking with this service.

Launch the Services application: open the context menu of the Windows (Start) button and click Run.

Next, type in the “Open” line the command services.msc and click OK.

Find in the list Windows Services 8 WLAN auto-configuration, open its menu and select “Properties”.

If the service is stopped, click "Start" and select "Automatic" from the "Startup type" drop-down list.

For the WLAN AutoConfig Service to start, another service must be running - Manager Windows connections. Find it in the same list and set similar settings for it.

Other parameters WiFi connections not required on PC manual settings. All data for Internet access - IP, gateway address, DNS, etc., the network receives automatically from the access point's DHCP server.

Windows 8 - operating system Microsoft, designed for computers. Compared to version 7, the creators have improved the interface and greatly simplified the settings. However, users who are accustomed to working with old version, problems arise. One of the popular questions is how to enable Wi-Fi on Windows 8.

Setting up a wireless network

Before you connect your laptop to Wi-Fi, you need to install drivers. Without software the computer will not be able to work with the communication module. When you buy a PC with a pre-installed system, as a rule, everything is already installed out of the box.

You can check the status through Device Manager:

To start open file manager and find the “My Computer” folder.
Right-click on it and then select “Properties”.
IN open window select “Device Manager” - click on it.

You can also find the Dispatcher by searching:

Hover your cursor over the right corner at the top of the screen to open a pop-up menu.
In the list, select search (first) and enter “Device Manager” in the form.

When the computer does not have the required driver for a device, it is marked as unidentified - an icon with an exclamation mark. If necessary, the software must be installed, otherwise the module will not work. After installing the firmware, you can begin setting up Wi-Fi and connecting to the network.

Drivers are usually included with the laptop. It’s also easy to download the software from the company’s official resource if there is no software in the box. Most modern manufacturers try to support the buyer by providing access to programs.

Wi-Fi connection

To demonstrate how to connect to a wireless network, watch the following video:

The operating system is easy to set up a network when compared to version 7. To connect to a Wi-Fi distribution point and establish a connection to the network, you need to:

Place the cursor over the tray in the corner of the screen and click on the wireless connection icon.
A menu will be displayed in which the user can activate or disable the Wi-Fi module.
After activating the adapter, the menu will display a list of current connections. Among them you need to select the one you need and click “Connect”. A network key may be required. In order not to enter it in the future, it is recommended to check the “Connect automatically” checkbox.

Sometimes when you hover over the tray bar in the pop-up dialog box, you cannot install WiFi connection. This indicates that the module is not active. Turn on Wi-Fi adapter in Win 8:

Open a system search (shown above), enter “Network Control Center...” into the form and click on the result.
In the section that appears, you will need to find and click on “Change adapter settings.” There is a Wi-Fi sign here. If it lights up gray, the adapter is not activated.

To enable, right-click and “Enable”.

If the communication module is activated and everything is fine with the network, the steps taken will help the user connect to the Internet.

Setting up an Internet connection and connecting toWi-Fi are described in the following video:

Changing connection settings

When connecting to an access point, the system (Windows 8 and any other) sets Wi-Fi settings connections according to the standard. For efficient use and convenience, the connection can be rebuilt:

Go to the context menu of the “Network” icon (located in the corner tray) and go to “Network and Sharing Center...”.
Open the Wi-Fi connection to which the computer is connected.
In the status section, click on “Wireless Network Properties”.

After the transition, a window will open in which you can change the network settings. For example, here on Windows 8 it turns on automatic connection and etc.

Frequent connection problems

Network devices do not connect to Wi-Fi in Win 8 for one of the following reasons:

The adapter is not installed, deactivated or faulty;
The system does not see necessary drivers at work;
The computer operates in Airplane mode;

IN work area no sources found for accessing the Internet;
Nearest Wi-Fi connection located nearby is deactivated, configured incorrectly or broken;
The communication protocols of the PC and the access point are not able to work together;
There is a device operating nearby that is interfering with the wireless signal;
The Wi-Fi module operates in view mode (the network is visible, but the connection is not made or is limited);
Internet access for a specific network is closed or configured incorrectly;
The administrator has removed the device from the allowed list;
The access point is overloaded and is unable to process the signal;
Incorrect Wi-Fi router settings have been entered.

The most common problem is the connection being unavailable or the wireless network not being detected. In this situation, the connection icon looks like a red cross. Causes of the problem:

The computer does not have a signal receiving module. Laptops, as a rule, have an adapter (it is built into the case), but stationary devices are sold without it. In such a situation, you can purchase an external module.
The driver is not installed (described above). However, on Windows 8 the software is selected automatically.
The connection is disconnected.

Equipment failure or system malfunctions should not be ruled out. In this case, you will have to contact the wizard or reinstall the operating system.

Most likely, few users use Windows 8, but there are some. If you have any questions, be sure to write in the comments! We will try to help and tell you everything we know!

More and more users prefer to access the Internet via a wireless network. In order to do this on Windows 8, you will need to install certain settings. Let's look at exactly what needs to be done.

In order to set up a connection, you first need to turn on the adapter and make sure that you are within range of the wireless network. On laptops and tablets there is a special key on the keyboard, pressing which activates the adapter. In addition, there is a button combination that launches this device. Usually, a special light on the case will indicate that the adapter is turned on in your device, which lights up.

After that, open the Network section. This can be done using the Win+I combination or through the Charms Bar. In the window that opens, select the network that is available. If necessary, enter a password. If there is no need for passwords in the network settings, the device will connect to it automatically. If you have several types of connections at once, for example, via Wi-Fi and Ethernet, you can prioritize them.

Solving Wi-Fi problems in Windows 8

Sometimes users encounter certain errors that the system produces when trying to connect via Wi-Fi. Let's consider the main ones and ways to solve them. Initially, you should check whether the Wi-Fi router is connected to the network and whether it is working properly. If everything is correct here, then move on to the next point. And if not, then instructions for correct connection you can find the router. You need to make sure that the adapter is turned on in the device itself, tablet or laptop. For example, in “Airplane” mode, it can automatically turn off.

You should also make sure that they are done correctly. To do this, you need to go to the Network and Control Center. In it we go to the section Changing adapter settings. We find the connection we need and select the Status command. Click on the Information button, where the connection information is located.

Here you will need to pay attention to the description line, which should indicate the adapter installed on the device. In addition, such a parameter as the IPv4 address is important. In other words, this is the IP address of a computer on a Wi-Fi network. The default gateway will be the same as the Ipv4 HCP server. In the first case, the characteristic indicates the address of the access point, the second parameter is the access point itself. To edit Wi-Fi settings, you need to go to the Status - Properties section. Here we select Internet Protocol version 4, and then click on Properties again. In the General tab you can configure the connection configuration.

One of the common errors that cause network failure is the incorrect transfer of settings after the operating system has downloaded and installed the update. IN in this case It wouldn't hurt to check the encryption method. To do this, click on the network icon. Open your network window and look at its properties. Here you can change the encryption and security type, as well as the security key. Also, the Wi-Fi connection may show an error due to the antivirus. Try disabling the security program and reconnecting. And if the problem really lies there, then you will need to install another antivirus in the future. Which antivirus programs there are, you can find out.

Laptop, tablet or other mobile device may have problems with Wi-Fi for various reasons. And in order to correct them, you will first need to understand why this is happening. By the way, the most in a simple way However, self-diagnosis is a means of self-diagnosis that does not always bring the desired effect. You can try to run it several times, since this tool does not always work the first time. If he does not correct the error, then you will have to look for it yourself or contact a specialist.

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This article will tell you about how to connect to your point Wi-Fi access on Windows 8, and how to set it up.

If we talk about whether there are differences in the processes when connecting to any access point on Windows 7 and Windows 8, then we can confidently say that there are no. After all, as many users of the Windows operating system have probably noticed, the difference between the seven and eight is only in changing the start, adding and supporting DirectX 11, as well as some parameters that are related to style.

But no matter how, it doesn’t work without this, many users still have problems out of the blue, as they say. Possible reason which may be a non-working adapter due to the lack of the necessary driver package, and hence the conclusion that Wi-Fi will not work. But the most painful problem with Windows 8 is the familiar “Restricted” wireless network status.

How to connect to a Wi-Fi hotspot on Windows 8?

Let's consider the option when everything is installed correctly on your computer, and now we are talking about drivers for the wireless network module.

If all this is done and the drivers are installed, the connection status will look like this. It is necessary to have the so-called "snowflakes"

What does the so-called "snowflake"?

It just means that your computer/laptop is in this moment has the ability to connect to one of the access points, that is, it sees and picks up their signals.

Click on the snowflake icon and you will see a list available networks to connect. Select your access point, and then click "Connect", now you need to enter a security password, which is to prevent unauthorized people from entering the network, and now click "Further"

If you are asked to share your network, reject it, as activating sharing will infiltrate your network.

After successfully connecting to your access point, you will see that the connection status has turned active white, and at some points the connection signal decreases

Well, now you are a full user of your Internet!

For what reasons may WiFi not work on Windows 8?

Well, let's now look at the reasons why you may not be able to connect to your access point.

Most A pressing problem when connecting to any access point is a notification that it is impossible to connect to this network.

Or the problem will be related to the fact that wireless networks will not be reflected at all, and the Internet connections icon on the taskbar will be displayed with a red cross, like below.

What could be causing the red cross in the taskbar?

If you installed a Wi-Fi adapter on your processor, then it means does not work. The same answer can be given to a laptop that cannot find an access point
No necessary drivers, which are intended for correct Wi-Fi work adapter, that is, the computer or laptop does not disassemble and does not recognize the Wi-Fi adapter unless the appropriate drivers are installed on it
The Wi-Fi activity switch button may simply be disabled by accident when you touch e.g.
If you really haven’t installed a driver to use a wireless network, then you need to install it urgently. After all, if not today, then tomorrow the wireless network on your laptop should work

How to find out if the driver for the Wi-Fi adapter is installed?

To do this you just need to go to "Control Panel" and click on the tab "Network and Sharing Center", where you need to click on "Change adapter settings"

If in the tab "Network adapters", no adapter WLAN-related, then this only means that you have not downloaded and installed the drivers for the Wi-Fi adapter
Turning on and off the wireless network, that is, the adapter, occurs using a switch button, which is usually very hidden and is located on the sides of your laptop
IN operating system Windows 8 has a feature like "In airplane", so, its inclusion will be characterized by the absence of a possible connection to any access point

To turn it off, you need to click on this airplane icon and set the switch to "Disable"

Another, no less important problem is the incorrect entry of the security key.

In this case, you need to make sure what keyboard layout you have, Turned off whether CAPS LOCK, lit Is there a light button Num Lock
Limited network, or Exclamation point next to the connection status in the notification panel. This is probably also a less common problem.

This is where we will end today this article. In this article we examined in detail the method of connecting to wireless point Wi-Fi access on a computer/laptop. So know that if you follow our advice, you will get what you came to us for.