Here is how to Turn ON WiFi in Windows 10 and Turn OFF WiFi, in case you want to Turn OFF WiFi because you are not using it or you want to Turn WiFi ON/OFF in Windows 10 for troubleshooting and other reasons on your computer.
Turn WiFi ON/OFF in Windows 10
WiFi can be defined as a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) that makes uses of high-frequency radio waves to provide wireless Network and Internet connection to devices.
Most devices, including Windows 10 Computers make it really easy to Turn WiFi ON/OFF and connect to your preferred WiFi Network.
However, it is not uncommon to come across situations where you may find yourself struggling to Turn WiFi ON/OFF in Windows 10, especially when your computer is experiencing WiFi Connectivity Problems.
Hence, this article providing you with various methods to Turn WiFi ON/OFF in Windows 10.
Turn WiFi ON/OFF Using Keyboard
The simplest way to turn WiFi ON/OFF in Windows 10 is to use the WiFi key on the keyboard of your computer. Many computers have a dedicated WiFi key on the keyboard.
1. Simply Press the WiFi Key on the keyboard of your computer to Turn WiFi ON/OFF on your computer.
Turn WiFi ON/OFF From The Taskbar
Follow the steps below to Turn WiFi ON/OFF in Windows 10 from the taskbar on your computer.
1. Click on the WiFi icon located in the Task-bar, near the bottom right corner of your screen. In the menu that appears, click on the WiFi Action button to Turn ON WiFi and click on your WiFi Network Name to join your WiFi Network (See image below)
The WiFi Action button works like a toggle, allowing you to Turn WiFi ON/OFF by just clicking on it (See image above).
Turn WiFi ON/OFF Using Notifications Icon
You can also Turn WiFi ON/OFF in Windows 10 by clicking on the Notifications Icon.
1. Click on the Notification icon located in the Task-bar at the bottom right-corner of your screen. In the menu that appears, click on Network Tile (See image below)
2. Next, click on the WiFi Action button to Turn ON WiFi on your Windows 10 computer and click on your Network Name to join or connect to your WiFi Network.
Turn WiFi ON/OFF Using Settings
In case you like using the Settings menu, follow the steps below to Turn WiFi ON/OFF in Windows 10 using the Settings menu.
1. Click on the Windows Start button and then click on the Settings icon in the little menu that appears.
2. On the Settings screen, click on Network & Internet.
3. On the next screen, click on the WiFi option in the sidebar menu and then toggle ON the option for Wireless Network Connection to Turn WiFi ON and Toggle it OFF to turn WiFi OFF on your computer (See image below).
Turn WiFi ON/OFF When There is No WiFi Icon in Windows 10
In case you do not find a WiFi icon, it is likely that you have an Ethernet cable plugged into your computer or the WiFi Adapter has been switched off on your computer.
1. Click on the Windows Start button and then click on the Settings icon in the little menu that appears.
2. On the Settings screen, click on Networks & Internet.
3. On the next screen, click on WiFi option in the side menu and then scroll down and click on Change adapter options (See image below).
4. On the next screen, right-click on Wireless Network Connection and then click on Enable in the menu that appears (See image below).
WiFi Connectivity Problems in Windows 10
Hopefully, you should be able to connect to the internet after Turning ON WiFi on your Windows 10 computer. In case you are still having problems and are unable to connect to WiFi, you can take a look at the following articles.