How to Turn WiFi On and Off on Windows

2025 Author: Samantha Chapman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2025-01-13 07:28

This article explains how to turn Wi-Fi on and off on a PC running Windows.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Windows 10

Step 1. Click on the Wi-Fi icon

It is depicted by this symbol:

. If Wi-Fi is off, the icon will have a red "x" in one corner.

• If your PC is connected to a network cable, you will not see this icon. Instead, click on the icon depicting the symbol of a computer with a network cable on the left side.

• If you don't see any of these icons, make sure the Wi-Fi card is turned on. Here's how to do it:

  • Click on the menu

    and select Settings

    

    ;

  • Click on Network and internet;
  • Click on Wifi in the left panel;
  • Scroll down and click on Change card options;
  • Click on the wireless card with the right mouse button and select Skills.

  

  Step 2. Click on the Wi-Fi button

  It is located in the lower left corner of the menu. If Wi-Fi was disabled (so it had a red "x"), it will be re-enabled and will start working.

  • To turn off Wi-Fi again, click this button once again.
  • If your keyboard has a dedicated Wi-Fi key, you can use it to quickly toggle it on and off. In the first row of keys, look for a button depicted as an antenna with curved lines radiating from the center.

  Method 2 of 2: Windows 8

  

  Step 1. Move the mouse cursor to the right side of the desktop

  A scrolling menu will open.

  

  Step 2. Click on

  This option is found at the bottom of the menu.

  

  Step 3. Click on the Wi-Fi button

  It is represented by vertical bars and is located at the bottom of the menu.

  

  Step 4. Click on the "Wi-Fi" button to turn it on or off

  When Wi-Fi is turned off, the word "Off" appears next to the button.