How do I enable Wi-Fi on my Computer?

Click on an operating system below to view the answer:

For Windows 10

• In the search box of your taskbar, type control panel; select "Control Panel".
• Open the "View by:" dropdown menu.
• Select "Category".
• Click "Network and Internet", then "Network and Sharing Center".
• Select "Change Adapter Settings" from the left column.
• Right-click your Wi-Fi adapter and select "Enable" (This could also be listed as "Wireless Network Connection").
  
  

For Windows 8

• Within your Apps screen, select "Windows System category" then "Control Panel".
• Open the "View by:" dropdown menu.
• Select "Category".
• Click "Network and Internet" then "Network and Sharing Center".
• Select "Change Adapter Settings" from the left column.
• Right-click your Wi-Fi adapter and select "Enable" (This could also be listed as "Wireless Network Connection").
  
  

For Windows 7 and Vista

• Click the "Start Menu".
• Select "Control Panel" and open the "View by:" dropdown menu.
• Choose "Category".
• Click "Network and Internet" then "Network and Sharing Center".
• Select "Change Adapter Settings" from the left column.
• Right-click your Wi-Fi adapter and select "Enable" (This could also be listed as "Wireless Network Connection").

For Windows XP

• Click the "Start Menu".
• Select "Control Panel" and open the "View by:" dropdown menu.
• Choose "Category".
• Click "Network and Internet" then select "Network Connections".
• Click "Wireless Network Connection" and select "Enable".