See the documentation for your router for more detailed info, including what type of security is supported and how to set it up. In Windows 7 or Windows 8. Select Set up a new network , then choose Next. The wizard will walk you through creating a network name and a security key. Write down your security key and keep it in a safe place.
You can also save your security key on a USB flash drive by following the instructions in the wizard. Use a firewall. A firewall is hardware or software that can help protect your PC from unauthorized users or malicious software malware. Running a firewall on each PC on your network can help control the spread of malicious software on your network, and help protect your PCs when you're accessing the Internet.
Windows Firewall is included with this version of Windows. Select the Network or Wifi icon in the notification area. In the list of networks, choose the network that you want to connect to, and then select Connect. If you have problems with your Wi-Fi network when using Windows 10, see Fix Wi-Fi problems in Windows for advanced troubleshooting info. Choose the network that you want to connect to, and then select Connect. If you have problems with your Wi-Fi network when using Windows 11, see Fix Wi-Fi problems in Windows for advanced troubleshooting info.
Windows 11 Windows 10 Windows 7 Windows 8. Type the security key often called the password. Follow additional instructions if there are any. Need more help? Join the discussion. Was this information helpful? Yes No. Thank you! Any more feedback? The more you tell us the more we can help. Can you help us improve?
So if everything is working well but there is No Icon. That means that the Wireless works and there is nothing to enable in the Wireless per-se. If it is the TrayBar icon, right click on the Task Bar, click on Properties, in the middle of the window there is a Customize button, click on it, and you will see all the.
TrayBar Icons, some of them might be set to Hide or only show notification. If you find a Wireless icon there set it to show Icon, and notification. If this is so read the manual of the Laptop, I am not familiar with whatever HP is loading onto their Laptops.
Brenda Grateful for advice. This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. I have the same question Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. If no Disable option is available in the pop-up menu, there may be an option called Open Network and Sharing Center.
Once the wireless network card icon is seen right-click and select Disable. The Wi-Fi adapter may also be disabled from the Control Panel. Click the Network and Sharing Center option, then click Change adapter settings in the left navigation pane. Right-click the Wi-Fi adapter, and select Disable. Right-click the adapter name and select Disable from the pop-up menu. Wi-Fi adapters are also available for desktop computers. The Wi-Fi button mentioned above is not available with most desktop computers.
However, there is the possibility that the Wi-Fi adapter itself e. If there is no button or witch, disconnecting the adapter from the computer disables the device. If the Wi-Fi adapter is not an external device, it is either an internal PCI expansion card or built onto the motherboard. When you install the software for the Wi-Fi adapter, an icon will then show in the Windows notification area , giving you access to enable and disable the device.
There are many variants of Android-based smartphones and tablets. These steps are for a device with the stock Android operating system. You may have to adjust the instructions based on the brand of phone or tablet you have. How do I enable and disable Wi-Fi? Note If your Wi-Fi is not working or the suggested buttons do not work, for troubleshooting steps, see: Why is my Wi-Fi not working?
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