How do I turn on my computer's/device's Wi-Fi?

Windows 7/Vista: Click on Start>Control Panel>Network and Sharing Center. Click on Change adapter setting in upper left corner and right click on the icon for wireless connection and enable.

Windows 8: Press the windows key + C at the same time. Select Settings and click on Change PC Settings. Click on Wireless and turn wireless on.

Windows XP:  Click Start>Control Panel. Open the View dropdown menu from the top right of the Control Panel. Select Category > Network and Internet Network Connections > Wireless Network Connection. You should see your Wi-Fi adapter listed. Enable it.

 

Mobile devices:

  • From an iOS device- Go to Settings>Wi-Fi
  • From an Android device- Go to Settings>Wireless&Networks

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