Most devices, including Windows 10 Computers make it really easy to Turn Wi-Fi ON/OFF and connect to your preferred Wi-Fi Network.
However, it is not uncommon to come across situations where you may find yourself struggling to Turn Wi-Fi ON/OFF in Windows 10, especially when your computer is experiencing Wi-Fi Connectivity Problems.
Hence, this article providing you with various methods to Turn Wi-Fi ON/OFF on your Windows 10 computer.
Turn Wi-Fi ON/OFF in Windows 10
You can find below different methods to Switch ON or Turn ON the Wi-Fi on your Windows 10 computer for troubleshooting purposes or because you prefer using Ethernet.
1. Turn Wi-Fi ON/OFF Using Keyboard
The simplest way to turn Wi-Fi ON/OFF in Windows 10 is to use the Wi-Fi key on the keyboard of your computer. Many computers have a dedicated WiFi key on the keyboard.
Simply press the Wi-Fi Key on the keyboard of your computer and this button works like a toggle switch, switching Wi-Fi ON when pressed and Switching OFF Wi-Fi when pressed again.
2. Turn WiFi ON/OFF From The Taskbar
Click on WiFi icon located at bottom-right corner > click on Wi-Fi Action button and select your Wi-Fi Network Name to join your Wi-Fi Network.
The Wi-Fi Action button works like a toggle, allowing you to Turn Wi-Fi ON/OFF by just clicking on it (See above image).
3. Turn Wi-Fi ON/OFF Using Notifications Icon
You can also Turn Wi-Fi ON/OFF by clicking on the Notifications Icon.
1. Click on the Notification icon located at bottom right-corner of the screen and then click on Network.
2. Next, click on WiFi Action button > select your Wi-Fi Network to Turn ON Wi-Fi on your computer.
4. Turn Wi-Fi ON/OFF Using Settings
You can follow the steps below to turn Wi-Fi ON/OFF using the Settings menu on your computer.
1. Open Settings > click on Network & Internet Icon.
2. On the next screen, select Wi-Fi in the left-pane and move the toggle under Wireless Network Connection to ON position.
5. Turn Wi-Fi ON/OFF When There is No Wi-Fi Icon in Windows 10
In case you do not find a Wi-Fi icon, it is likely that you have an Ethernet cable plugged into your computer or the Wi-Fi Adapter has been switched off on your computer.
1. Open Settings > click on Network & Internet Icon.
2. On the next screen, click on Wi-Fi in the left-pane and click on Change adapter options in the right pane.
3. On the next screen, right-click on Wireless Network Connection and select the Enable option in the menu that appears.
Within a few seconds, you should find your computer connecting to your Wi-Fi network.