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How to Turn On Wi-Fi on a Dell Laptop
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By Robert Earl Wells III Updated on August 13, 2021 Reviewed by Ryan Perian Reviewed by Ryan Perian Western Governors University Ryan Perian is a certified IT specialist who holds numerous IT certifications and has 12+ years' experience working in the IT industry support and management positions. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Microsoft Microsoft Apple Google Tablets Accessories & Hardware What to Know
Go to Windows Action Center > Network > Wi-Fi, choose the network you want to connect with, then enter the password.On some Dells, you can toggle Wi-Fi on and off using the shortcut Fn+F2.Some Dells have a Wi-Fi switch that you must turn to the On position. This article explains how to turn on Wi-Fi on Dell laptops running Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7. How to Connect a Dell Laptop to Wi-Fi
Here's how to connect to Wi-Fi on Windows 10 Dell computers: Select the Windows Action Center icon in the lower-right corner of the system tray. You can also select the Network icon in the Windows task tray, but it will look different depending on your connection status. If you don't see the Network icon, select the Show hidden icons arrow to expand the options. In the Windows Action Center, select Network. Select Wi-Fi. The icon will be highlighted when enabled. Alternatively, you can choose to have Wi-Fi turn on automatically after a few hours or a day. Select the Wi-Fi network you want to join and enter the password. Once you see Connected under the network name, you can start using the internet. To connect wireless headphones and other devices to your computer, you must enable Windows Bluetooth. How to Disable Wi-Fi on a Dell
To turn off Wi-Fi, open your networks and select Wi-Fi again to disable it. The icon will be grayed out when disabled. Enable Wi-Fi on Windows 8 and Windows 7
On the Windows 8 Start Screen, search for Turn wireless devices on or off, turn on Wi-Fi and turn off Airplane mode. Ón Windows 7, open the Control Panel and go to Network and Internet > Networking and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings, then right-click Wireless Network Connection and select Enable. Turn on Wi-Fi With FN+ F2
On some laptops, you can toggle Wi-Fi on and off with the keyboard shortcut Fn+F2. You'll see the wireless icon on the F2 key if this is an option on your PC. Where Is the Wireless Icon
Your Dell laptop has a physical wireless icon light near the battery indicator light. It turns on when Wi-Fi is enabled and turns off when it's disabled. The Network icon appears in the Windows system tray. When Wi-fi is disabled, you'll see an X or a Ø symbol. When your device is in Airplane Mode, it looks like an airplane. Some Dell laptops have a physical Wi-Fi switch on the side that you need to turn to the On position to use Wi-Fi. Why Can' t My Dell Connect to Wi-Fi
If you recently updated to Windows 10, you may need to update the drivers for your wireless adapter. In the Device Manager, select your network connection under Network Adapters to update the drivers. If Wi-Fi is enabled, but you still can't connect your Wi-Fi network, there are many things you can try to troubleshoot your wireless connection. FAQ How can I tell how strong my Wi-Fi connection is on a Dell laptop? To measure your Wi-Fi signal strength, go into Windows' Network & Sharing Center and select the Wi-Fi network you're using. Under Signal Quality, you'll see a number of bars. The more bars you have, the better your connection. How do you take a screenshot on a Dell laptop? If you're using Windows 8, 8.1, or 10, you can take a screenshot by simultaneously pressing Windows + PrntScrn. How do you factory reset a Dell laptop? On Windows 10, go to Settings > Update and Security > Recovery > Get Started > follow the on-screen instructions. Make sure you back up any important information on your hard drive before performing a full factory reset. What model is my Dell laptop? To find your Dell laptop model number, go to the Windows search bar and enter System > open the System Information app. Then, look for Model or System Model in the list of specs. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Use Quick Settings in Windows 11 How to Fix It When Windows 10 Bluetooth Is Not Working When and How to Turn Off Wi-Fi on Your Devices How to Turn Your Windows Laptop Into a Wi-Fi Hotspot What to Do When Windows 11 Can't Connect to a Network How to Fix it When Chromebook Won't Connect to Wi-Fi How to Fix It When Windows 11 Is Stuck in Airplane Mode How to Fix It When Windows 10 Is Stuck in Airplane Mode How to Fix It When an Amazon Fire Tablet Is Connected to Wi-Fi but Not Internet How to Fix it When Your iPhone Won't Connect to Wi-Fi Share an Internet Connection in Windows How to Connect Chromecast to Hotel Wi-Fi How to Fix Wi-Fi Connection Drops How to Fix It When PS4 Won't Connect to Wi-Fi How to Reset Network Settings on Your iPhone Fixing an iPad That Won't Connect to Wi-Fi Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies