The wireless network has long been a familiar thing for many owners of computers and laptops. It is easy and convenient to use. Access to the Internet can be obtained anywhere in the apartment or office, but kilometers of wires will not get confused. You can access the Internet not only from a laptop, but also from a tablet or smartphone.
However, most users do not know how to solve even simple problems associated with the router, and do not understand how to enable wireless communication on a laptop. When access to the network disappears, you do not need to immediately call the technical support of the provider. First you need to figure out what caused the disconnection of the Internet: a computer or a service provider.
Wi-Fi does not work: is the laptop or router to blame?
Before you panic and call the masters, you must personally make sure that the problem cannot be fixed manually, and also figure out what caused the malfunction - a laptop or router.
The first step: rebooting the router. You must turn off the power of the gadget, wait twenty seconds and reconnect it to the network. After that, the router will reboot and, possibly, access to the Internet will be restored.
If this does not help, then do not immediately reset the router. First you need to remove the Internet cable from the device and directly connect it to the laptop. If you have access to the Network, the problem is in the router, and then you can try resetting the settings and calibrating the gadget. And only when all of the above does not work, you need to contact your provider.
But there is another reason that the Internet may disappear - computer or laptop software.
Installing Wireless Drivers
To understand how to enable wireless communication on your laptop and immediately access the Internet, you need to follow a few simple steps.
In order to install or update a wireless driver, you need to know the exact model of a laptop or computer. You can install the driver from the boot disk that comes with the computer, or download it from the Internet.
Downloading the driver is quite simple. First you need to go to the official website of the laptop manufacturer. Next, you need to find the driver on the site. It is enough to enter the model of the device in the search bar, and the service will show all available materials. Usually the name of the driver for Wi-Fi contains this combination of words: Wireless Network Adapter.
After a successful download, you need to install the driver and restart the laptop or computer. If, after this, the Network has not recovered, then you should contact your provider.
Wi-Fi receiver activation
Some users do not know what to do if wireless is disabled. How to enable Wi-Fi on a laptop in such cases is unclear. It is worth noting that not all laptops and computers automatically search for an access point immediately after switching on.
Some models are equipped with a special switch that controls the on and off Wi-Fi-receiver. In other models, a special program designed for a specific version of the laptop may be responsible for this.
In order not to experience problems with how to enable wireless communication on a laptop, the user should find out how Wi-Fi is activated on a personal computer: hardware or software.
Wireless hardware enable
But how to enable wireless connectivity on an HP, Lenovo or Asus laptop in hardware? The user will be presented with three ways:
- Using the slider.
- Using the button.
- Using the keyboard shortcut.
The slider to enable Wi-Fi is most often used in older laptop models. To enable it, you must carefully inspect the body of the device and find the slider, and then put it in the active position.
Sometimes the Wi-Fi adapter is turned on with the button. In such cases, a button with an antenna is located near the keyboard - a sign of a wireless network.
Owners of more modern gadgets can easily understand how to enable wireless communications on Acer, Asus and HP laptops. Activation occurs using the keyboard shortcut Fn and F1-12.
In some models, for example the MSI GT780, a touch panel is located above the keyboard, which allows you to turn the wireless network on or off with one touch.
How to enable wireless communication on a laptop through the "Network Control Center"
There are times when the Wi-Fi receiver is disconnected programmatically and it is impossible to activate it using a button or keyboard shortcut. How to enable wireless communication on a laptop (Lenovo, Asus or Acer - not so important) in such cases?
The user will need to right-click on the "Network" icon on the taskbar. Next, select "Network Control Center" from the list. In the window that opens, go to the page where you can change the adapter settings. Among the proposed list, select a wireless network and turn it on.
The connection will change color from gray to color, and after a while the connection to the Internet will be established.
Enabling Wireless Communication Through Device Manager
You can also programmatically activate the network adapter through the “Device Manager”. As a rule, such blackouts are rare, mainly during malfunctions in the operating system.
To enable the Wi-Fi adapter through the “Device Manager”, you must:
- Open the “Control Panel” tab.
- Select “Hardware and Sound” from the list.
- In the "Devices and Printers" group, click on "Device Manager".
- Expand the list of network adapters.
- Right-click on what contains the word Wireless and click on "Enable".
In this way, the wireless network can be turned on either hardware or software.