How to enable wifi on compaq laptop. The most common reasons

In this article, we will show you how to turn on wifi on a laptop. The fact is that on laptops of different brands and manufacturers, Wi-Fi is also turned on differently. On some laptop models, you need to turn on a mechanical switch, on others, just press the desired keyboard key combination.

Therefore, our article will be split into two parts. In the first part we will tell you about enabling WiFi on different laptop models, and in the second part we will consider some of the features of enabling Wi-Fi in the Windows operating system. So let's go!

How to turn on Wi-Fi on a laptop

Below we list the standard laptop keyboard shortcuts that enable Wi-Fi on a laptop. Do not forget, as mentioned above, that some models have a mechanical switch / switch that is responsible for turning on the laptop's WiFi.

You can always clarify this moment by asking a question in the comments. Now, we will move on to the keyboard shortcuts for the laptop, which are designed to enable wifi. Usually the button on a laptop that is responsible for turning on the wireless network is marked with a stylized icon:

1. Let's start with the company's laptops Asus (Asus)... To turn on Wi-Fi on them, use the key combination Fn + F2.
2. The company's laptops HP (Hewlett Packard) need to clamp Fn + F12. Or find the button with the image of the wireless network.
3. Laptops Acer and Packard bell turn on WiFi using a keyboard shortcut Fn + F3.
4. On laptops MSI WiFi is turned on with the keys Fn + F10.
5. On laptop models from Samsung need to clamp Fn + F9 or Fn + F12 .
6. Laptops from Lenovo, depending on the model, may have a dedicated switch. Also, turning on the wireless network can be through a key combination Fn + F5.
7. On laptops from Toshiba (Toshiba) the keyboard shortcut should be used Fn + F8.
8. Laptops from Sony Vaio may have a mechanical switch.

With no button Fn it makes sense to look for a switch on the side of your laptop. If, after turning on using the keys or a switch, WiFi did not work, then perhaps the reason lies in the setting of the Windows operating system, the configuration of which will be described later.

Software enable Wi-Fi on laptops

On some laptop models, there may be software through which the WiFi adapter is turned on. For example, on laptops Samsung this program is called "Easy Settings", and on laptops with Wi-Fi adapters from the company Intel Intel PROSet software is installed. This fact undoubtedly needs to be taken into account, especially if you did not find a hotkey on the keyboard and there is no mechanical switch on the laptop.

If such software is installed on your laptop, then the Wi-Fi network is turned on through this software.

How to turn on wifi on a computer

For those of you, dear visitors, who do not have a laptop, but want to turn on Wi-Fi on a stationary computer, we want to make a small explanation. The fact is that not everyone has a built-in Wi-Fi module that allows you to communicate wirelessly. You can find out if the computer has a WIFI module from the specification for your motherboard or try to find the adapter in the Windows Device Manager.

As you can see from the screenshot above, the Wi-Fi adapter contains the word "Wireless". Also, the module can contain the word "WiFi". As you probably already understood, without such an adapter, you will not be able to connect to a wireless access point or router. On sale there is a variety of equipment, Wi-Fi adapters and modules for every taste and wallet. They can be divided into two main types - USB and PCI adapters. The picture below shows a PCI module for connecting to Wi-Fi:

Accordingly, the USB adapter is inserted into the USB connector on the motherboard, and the PCI adapter is connected to the pci slot of the motherboard. After installing the drivers, such an adapter can be fully used. Let's move on to the settings that are responsible for Wi-Fi in your operating system.

Turn on WiFi in Windows

There are a number of options that you need to check in order for WiFi to work. To get started, go to Device Manager (Control Panel> System> Device Manager) and check if everything is ok with the network adapter driver. The device should not have a yellow exclamation mark, and it should be enabled, as shown in the next picture (we will talk about configuring the adapter in Device Manager below).

Next, you need to check if the wireless connection we need is turned on. To do this, visit Control Panel> Network and Internet> Network Connections. The following picture shows the wireless connection is not enabled. If you also do not use it, then you need to turn it on by clicking on it with the right mouse button.

In addition, you should make sure that your laptop sees the access point or router and connects to this device. By the way, we advise you to read the article:. So, if the WiFi router is visible, then in the Windows tray (in the lower right corner of the ladder icon) you need to select it and click the "Connect" button to the desired Wi-Fi network.

Katerina

I have an Acer aspire 5506G. I regularly face the problem of non-working wi-fi. Usually the problem occurs after the next sudden restart of the laptop. it turns out that the network adapters do not want to work at boot. Previously, fn + f3 helped. Now the keyboard does not work for the laptop. Plus some other glitch in it. The on-screen keyboard prompts you for fn + f3 to display a computer search window. In the end, I found a solution to enable it, I hope it will help someone. We overload the unfortunate machine and go in safe mode with loading network. sometimes 3-5 reboots and entry into safe mode are required. As soon as the secure network is found, we calmly reboot and enter humanly. Wifi works. But you need to understand that this solution is temporary, and sooner or later a radical tool such as reinstalling Windows will be required, or an extremely radical one using a soldering iron and a sledgehammer.

Julia

Tell me what to do if at work the Lenovo laptop sees the Wi-Fi network and connects, but if you bring it home, the wireless networks are disabled. I tried everything I could: everything is on everywhere.

Karina and Timur

Hello everybody! A very useful article, so much everything is clearly stated in the article (the links made me happy) that even I, a girl, figured it out right away, without any difficulties! We thank you mentally!

Wireless networks allow you to connect to the Internet literally over the air. However, to do this, your device must have a Wi-Fi module. The article will describe how to check for the presence of this laptop module in order to enable it. At the same time, we will consider how to enable it through network settings in different versions of Windows, as well as the procedure for updating Wi-Fi drivers on your laptop.

Checking for Wi-Fi on a laptop

All modern models, without exception, are equipped with Wi-Fi modules. You can verify this with the help of the documentation. In the technical manual, in the specifications of your laptop, you should come across the inscription IEEE 802.11 (may be present at the end of the letter a / b / g / n). This indicates that your device supports wireless data transfer protocols, respectively, has a Wi-Fi module.

You can go to the Internet. Find your model in a store or on the manufacturer's website. In the "Specifications" section, look for "Wi-Fi Standard" or "Network Adapters". You can check the availability of hardware thanks to the task manager, but more on that later.

Turning on the wifi on the case

Some laptop manufacturers, to make life easier for users, place a Wi-fi on button on the device case. Examine the main keyboard panel. The button can be placed above the Escape key, on one of the function buttons, or in the right corner. It depicts an antenna icon with signals radiating from it. Many models have a light indicator that signals the health of the Wi-Fi module.

If the desired button is not found near the keyboard, inspect the side panels. They can have a toggle switch with On / Off positions or a regular button. Move the toggle switch to the On position to turn on the wireless module.

The LEDs can tell you about the performance of the Wi-Fi. They can be integrated into the housing on the front panel or directly into the button.

Now you know where to look for buttons and how to turn on Wi-Fi on your laptop. Before moving on to other methods, carefully examine your device from all sides.

Hotkey enable

You can also turn on Wi-Fi on a laptop using a keyboard shortcut. As a rule, additional laptop functions (changing the backlight, turning off the screen, and so on) are placed on the F1-F12 keys. In order not to interfere with the main purpose of the buttons, additional functions can be activated only in combination with a special key. On the products of Asus, HP, Samsung, Acer, Lenovo and others, the Fn key is entered into the keyboard for this purpose.

The user should hold it down and then press the button with the Wi-Fi icon (this can be F2, F3 or F12. It all depends on the laptop model). Upon successful activation, the indicator light (if provided by the design) should light up, and the connection point selection icon should appear on the toolbar in the lower right corner.

Checking the adapter in device manager

If there is no hint of an adapter, we recommend that you look into the task manager. The following instruction will help you to do this:

Attention, if a yellow exclamation mark is lit in front of the adapter, this means that the device is not working correctly, respectively, you need to reinstall the drivers (or install). This will be discussed in the following paragraphs.

Enabling Wi-Fi in OS Network Settings

If the driver is installed correctly, but you cannot connect to the wireless network, you need to activate the adapter in the network settings of the operating system. Next, we will describe how to enable Wi-Fi on a laptop in various versions of the Windows operating system.

Windows 7

To enable the Wi-Fi network adapter on a laptop running Windows 7, you need to do the following:

Wait for the connection. It will take a few seconds. Then you will be able to connect to the wireless access point.

Windows 10

"Ten" has a different interface from "seven", so many users do not know how to turn on Wi-Fi through network settings. This instruction will help you to solve all the problems:

You can also access the adapter settings menu through the Windows settings. To do this, select the "Network and Internet" section in them (Ethernet sub-item).

How to update your Wi-Fi driver

The most common reason why Wi-Fi does not work on a laptop is the absence or incorrect installation of drivers. This is specialized software that allows the module to function correctly in your operating system. There are several ways to update drivers:

• through the standard Windows interface;
• independently, i.e. manually;
• using specialized software.

Let's consider each of the methods separately.

Updating the driver using Windows

The standard interface of Windows 7-10 operating systems allows you to update the driver for any component of the laptop. This can be done through the "Task Manager":

1. Enter the "Task Manager" (described in detail earlier). Find the required network adapter.
2. Click on it with the right mouse button, and then click "Properties".
3. Select the driver tab and click Update.

The system may display a message that you have the latest driver installed, but this information is not always true. If you fail to update the driver using this method, perform a self-installation.

Manual installation

This is the most reliable way. It consists in downloading the required driver from the developer's official website. You can find the driver in the Support or Products section. In the list, you need to indicate the model of your wireless adapter. Be sure to check the bitness of your operating system (32 or 64 bits). You will need this when downloading some of the individual drivers. Typically, the file has the ".exe" permission.

Wi-Fi not working on a laptop? Then you've come to the right place.

There are quite a few reasons when a laptop cannot connect to a Wi-Fi network. This article will provide an algorithm for solving this problem, taking into account the frequency of possible causes.

Step 1. Diagnose the source of the problem

In case of an unsuccessful connection to the wireless network, the problem may not be in the client device (, netbook, ultrabook, etc.), but in the settings of the router.

To do this, you must try to connect to the wireless network using any other device equipped with a Wi-Fi module - another laptop, netbook, tablet, smartphone, etc.

If you were able to connect to a wireless network, the problem is with your computer. If the connection fails, the problem is.

Step 2. Hardware inclusion of the laptop Wi-Fi module

So, based on the diagnostics that we carried out in the previous step, it was established that the connection problem occurred on one of the client devices of the wireless network.

As a rule, all laptops are equipped with light indicators for the operation of the wireless module and have a specific key combination to turn it on.

Note! A lit indicator indicates that the adapter is on. The lack of backlight signals that the Wi-Fi adapter is turned off.

Most manufacturers have indicator lights on the front or one of the side panels of the computer.

Less common is the location of indicators near the touchpad or on the monitor case.

On some HP models, the module status light may be integrated into the power button on the keypad.

To turn on the Wi-Fi module, a key combination is used, which consists of a special Fn key and one of the system keys from F1 to F12.

Look carefully at the system (function) keys and find the Wi-Fi connection icon on one of them.

On some older models, in particular from the company, you can find a solution for turning on the Wi-Fi module in the form of a two-position switch.

Such a switch, as a rule, is located on one of the sides of the laptop or on its front side.

Below is a list of keys that can be used to enable / disable the Wi-Fi module on the most popular brands of laptops.

Acer: Fn + F3

Asus: Fn + F2

Dell: Fn + F2

Fujitsu: Fn + F5

Gigabyte: Fn + F2

HP: Fn + F12

After turning on the adapter hardware, connect to the wireless network. If the connection failed, go to the next step.

Step 3. Software activation of the laptop Wi-Fi module

In addition to the hardware enablement of the wireless adapter, which we dealt with in the previous paragraph, there is also software enablement, which is performed directly in the operating system installed on the laptop.

To enable the wireless adapter in Windows 7, you must perform the following steps: on the notification panel (near the clock), select the Internet connection status icon "Network and Sharing Center".

In the left column, select "Change adapter parameters".

In the list of connections, you should pay attention to the indication of the item "Wireless network connection". In the case of a disconnected adapter, it will not be highlighted.

To enable, click on the icon with the right mouse button, select enable.

The color of the icon should change.

Now you need to pay attention to the area of ​​the notification panel. In the first case, the laptop's Wi-Fi adapter is turned on, but there is no network to which you can connect (as a rule, this is a router problem).

In the second option, the adapter is turned on and you need to find your network in the list of connections and make a connection.

After turning on the adapter programmatically, we try to connect to. If the connection failed, go to the next step.

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

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 life without it - only you have to launch it first.

And what to do when the equipment 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 is a guide to the easiest ways to enable wireless connection and setup.

This is a step-by-step guide for windows 7 and 8 - hardly anyone is using old Microsoft systems now.

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

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

So don't panic and read it 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, touchpad lock, etc.

Among them are also responsible for enabling / disabling the wireless wifi network.

By default, they are usually assigned to the F2 button - just press the Fn + F2 key combination, if they do not work in 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 does not produce any results, move on to further reading.

How to enable WiFi on your Windows 7 laptop

Windows 7 has been the main system preinstalled on laptops by most manufacturers for the past few years - most likely yours too.

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

• Go to control panel

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

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

In addition to Windows 7, the other most popular is preinstalled on most new laptops - Windows 8 or 8.1.

Since her interface has been significantly changed due to the "metro" steps for her, enabling WiFi on the laptop is slightly different.

• Turn on network settings

Move the cursor to the lower 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 computer settings go to Wireless and change the wireless device from Off to ON.

Enabling Wi-Fi for laptop models

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 turn on wifi on acer

1. Keyboard shortcut - Fn + F5
2. Aspire 1000 / 1640Z / 1690 - button above keyboard
3. Aspire 16xx - button above the keyboard
4. Aspire 2000 Series - Switch on the front of the laptop
5. Aspire 2012 Button - above the keyboard
6. Aspire 3005 - Switch on the right side of the laptop
7. Aspire 3500 - on the front of the laptop
8. Aspire 5610 - on the front of the laptop
9. Aspire 5612 - Laptop Side Button
10. Aspire 9302 - blue button on the left side of the laptop
11. Aspire 94xx - button below lock key
12. Aspire One [Legacy] - Button with antenna in the lower right corner of the palmrest
13. Aspire One [New Models] - Fn + F3 Keys
14. Extensa 2000/2500 Series Button - Button in the upper right corner of the keyboard
15. Ferrari 3000/3020/3400/4000 - buttons on the front of the laptop
16. Travelmate C series button - top left key, the screen menu will pop up, select WLAN

How to turn on wifi on the asus

1. Keyboard shortcut - Fn + F2
2. One press: turn on bluetooth / turn on Wifi
3. Two clicks: turn off bluetooth / turn on WiFi
4. Three clicks: turn on bluetooth / turn off WiFi
5. Four clicks: turn off bluetooth / turn off WiFi
6. Older models - [antenna icon] button above keyboard, press and hold
7. New models - bottom button to the left of the keyboard
8. Compaq Armada - Enable Integrated Wireless
9. Compaq Pavilion ZX5190 - [wireless icon] switch on keyboard
10. Compaq Presario - button on the back
11. Compaq Presario CQ Series - (Antenna Icon) Above Keyboard
12. Compaq Presario M2000 - (antenna icon) above keyboard
13. 6910p - HP / Compaq button in the upper left of the keyboard
14. HP 600 - in the lower left corner of the keyboard
15. HP nc4000 / 4010 - button above keyboard
16. HP NC4220 - on the left side of the laptop [near USB Port]
17. HP NC6000 / 6220 - above keyboard
18. NX9010 - on the front of the laptop
19. HP Omnibook 6200 - Left Side of Laptop

How to enable wifi on Dell

1. Most of them are Fn + F2 or Fn + F8 or Fn + F12
2. 600 m - Fn + F2
3. E6400 - Right side of laptop above the headphone port
4. Inspiron - FN + F2
5. Inspiron 1510 / 500M / 600M / 1150 - FN + F2
6. Inspiron 1505 - system tray icon right click and power on
7. Inspiron 1521 - Laptop Right Side
8. Inspiron 1525 - [wireless icon] button on the front of the laptop
9. Inspiron 1720 Switch on the left side of the laptop
10. Inspiron 5100 - Integrated Wireless
11. Inspiron 6000/8600/9300 - Fn + F2
12. D400 / D500 / D600 / D610 / D400 / D500 / D600 / D610 / D620 / D800 - Fn + F2
13. Latitude D630 (D640 and newer) - Toggle switch on the left side from the front
14. Latitude E6400 - FN + F2
15. X300 - FN + F2
16. Vostro 1500 - Large buttons on the left side on the back

How to turn on wifi on Lenovo

1. In DV series notebooks - the antenna-shaped button above the keyboard
2. R40 - Fn + F5
3. Thinkpad - buttons on the left side of the laptop
4. T43 / X32 - Fn + F5 opens OSD menu, select "Turn On"
5. X61 switch on the front right side of the laptop
6. Lenovo T-61 - Switch on the front of the laptop

How to enable wifi on MSI

1. The button next to the power button
2. U100 - Fn + F11

How to turn on wifi on a Samsung

1. Blue button in the middle of the keyboard

How to turn on wifi for Toshiba

1. Keyboard - Fn + F5 or Fn + F8
2. A100-078 - switch on the right side of the case
3. Equium - on the front of the case
4. Libretto - on the front of the case
5. M1 and M2 - switch on the left side of the case
6. M40 and M70 - Button on the front of the laptop
7. Portege & Qosmio - on the left side of the case
8. Quantium - on the left side of the laptop
9. R100 - switch on the right side of the case
10. Satego - on the right side of the laptop
11. Satellite - switch in the lower left corner of the keyboard Fn + F8 shows the status
12. L355D-S7825 - switch below the keyboard just to the left of the center
13. Satellite A60-S1662 - switch on the right side next to the USB port
14. Satellite Pro button side or front
15. TE2000 - switch on the left side of the case
16. Tecra 2100 - switch on the left side of the case

What to do if the instructions above didn't help

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

Where can I get a driver? It is best to download it on the manufacturer's website, but you can do it differently, especially if you cannot find it there.

The driver can be downloaded by. I will not describe how to do this once again - here is a detailed instruction.

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

Yes, this is a rarity, but it happens - I'm not saying that a module came out of standing, it's just that the manufacturers themselves do not intentionally make mistakes.

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

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The topic of this article is how to enable a wireless WiFi adapter on a laptop. However, we will not only talk about this. We will analyze how to install it in a PC, as well as how to determine which Wi-Fi module is currently working. This will give you a better understanding of how the technology works and how to handle such equipment.

This, in turn, will allow you to easily and quickly solve various network connection problems that may arise in the process, as well as fix all kinds of problems yourself, without calling the wizard. This is a fairly broad topic, so let's break it down in order. The best place to start is how to connect a wireless WiFi adapter to your laptop.

How to connect a Wi-Fi adapter to a laptop

First of all, it is worth noting that in laptops, as a rule, two brands of wireless adapters are used:

• Atheros.
• Broadcom.

There are others, of course. But it is these that have received the greatest recognition and distribution. But whichever module you have installed, they all have the same connector. In order to remove or connect the WiFi adapter, you will have to disassemble your laptop. The module itself is easy to disconnect or connect, since it is located in a special mini PCI slot. An antenna is also connected to it to enhance reception.

All Wi-Fi modules have such a connection interface, therefore they are interchangeable. There are also external models that connect to the USB port of your computer. However, it should be noted that due to their compactness, there is not enough space for a full-fledged antenna. And the connector itself is not capable of providing the required speed. This means that data transfers using a USB adapter will be much slower than using an embedded mini PCI form factor device.

But at the same time, USB models are easier to use, since they are much easier to connect. You do not need to disassemble the laptop for this. It is recommended, of course, to use the built-in hardware, because it is more stable, faster and does not occupy USB ports.

So, in any case, we move on to the question of how to install a wireless wi-fi adapter on a laptop. After connecting it to the appropriate interface, we need to install the drivers.

How to enable WiFi adapter: Video

How to install software for wifi adapter

If you bought a WiFi adapter separately, then the set with the device should include a disc with the necessary software. Insert it into your DVD drive and install the required drivers. It is worth noting that after connecting a new module to the computer, after loading the latter, the system will automatically detect new hardware and ask you to install the driver. If you are using Windows 7 or 8, then, as a rule, the operating system itself will find the necessary software and install it. However, it is still recommended to install it manually from disk. If there is no disk, then you can download everything you need from the Internet, you just need to know the model of the equipment. You will find this information on the box or in the instructions for the equipment.

How to determine which WiFi adapter is currently installed in the laptop? Everything here is extremely simple. To do this, simply open the Device Manager. This is done in this way. Press two keys simultaneously - Windows + R. In the window that appears, write mmc devmgmt.msc and press "Enter". This is the command to launch the Device Manager. All installed devices on the computer are displayed here.

We are interested in the "Network Equipment" branch. We open it. Wireless WiFi devices, as a rule, in the name contain the model of the device and such a phrase - Wireless Network Adapter (translated as Wireless Network Equipment). Here and see what devices are in use at the moment. You can also disable them in Device Manager.

To disconnect a device, open information about it by double-clicking the left mouse button. Next, go to the "Driver" tab. To disable or enable, press the corresponding button. You can also do this by simply clicking on the desired device with the right mouse button. From the menu that appears, simply select the desired action.

How to find out which WiFi adapter is in your laptop from the moment of purchase? This is also done in the device manager. But this information can also be obtained on the official website of the PC developer. Just go to the site and indicate your model in full. Thus, you will receive detailed information about all laptop devices, including the WiFi adapter. Here you can also download the latest drivers.

How to install driver for WiFi adapter: Video

How to enable WiFi adapter on laptop

Turning on the Wi-Fi module on a laptop is as easy as shelling pears. First of all, install the drivers and necessary software. Next, just press and hold the Fn key without releasing it, press the WiFi enable button. It is marked with a corresponding icon. Some models have a separate button. In this case, just click it.

If after these steps the module does not turn on and the system does not start searching for available connections, then you should open the Network and Sharing Center and check the status of the wireless connection. Click the network icon in the tray (lower-right corner of the desktop). Select the appropriate item.

In the menu that opens, go to the "Changing adapter parameters" section. We find the shortcut Wireless network (or wireless network connection). If it is gray, then right-click on it and select "Enable".