How to Turn WiFi On and Off on Windows

Method1
Windows 10

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    Click the Wi-Fi icon. It looks like 
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    . If Wi-Fi is disconnected, the icon will have a red “x” at its corner.
    • If a network cable is plugged in to your PC, you won’t see this icon. Instead, click the icon that looks like a computer with a network cable on its left side.
    • If you don’t see either icon, make sure your Wi-Fi adapter is enabled. Here’s how:[1]
      • Click the 
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         menu and select Settings 
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      • Click Network & Internet.
      • Click Wi-Fi on the left panel.
      • Scroll down and click Change adapter options.
      • Right-click the wireless adapter and select Enable.
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    Click the Wi-Fi button. It’s at the bottom-left corner of the menu. If Wi-Fi was disabled (displaying a red x), it will turn back on and start scanning.
    • To turn Wi-Fi back off, click the button again.
    • If your keyboard has a Wi-Fi key, you can use it to quickly enable or disable Wi-Fi. Look for a button in the top row of keys that looks like an antenna with curved lines radiating from its center.

Method2
Windows 8

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    Move the mouse cursor to the right side of the desktop. A menu will slide out.
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    Click 
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    .     It’s at the bottom of the menu.
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    Click the Wi-Fi button. It’s the vertical bars at the bottom of the menu.
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    Click the “Wi-Fi” switch to toggle Wi-Fi on or off. The word “Off” appears next to the switch when Wi-Fi is disabled.
    • If your keyboard has a Wi-Fi key, you can use it to quickly enable or disable Wi-Fi. Look for a button in the top row of keys that looks like an antenna with curved lines radiating from its center.