You’ll see the wireless icon on the F2 key if this is an option on your PC.
Otherwise, the steps to connect a laptop to Wi-Fi differ between operating systems.
Windows 11 Directions
Use the Windows 11 Action Center to quickly connect to any available Wi-Fi internet.
Select thenetwork and audio icon groupfrom the right corner of the taskbar.
Or, pressWin+Ato open Action Center.
Select thearrownext to the Wi-Fi button.
Choose theWi-Fi networkyou want to connect to.
PressConnect, then enter the Wi-Fi password if asked.
In theWindows Action Center, selectNetwork.
SelectExpandif you don’t see it.
The icon will be highlighted when enabled.
pick the Wi-Fi connection you want to join and enter the password.
Once you seeConnectedunder the connection name, you’ve got the option to start using the internet.
Right-clickWireless connection Connectionand selectEnable.
The icon will be grayed out when disabled.
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.
TheNetworkicon appears in the Windows system tray.
When Wi-Fi is disabled, you’ll see anXor asymbol.
When your equipment is inAirplane Mode, it looks like an airplane.
Why Can’t My Dell Connect to Wi-Fi?
UnderSignal Quality, you’ll see a number of bars.
The more bars you have, the better your connection.
If you’re using Windows 8, 8.1, 10, or 11, you cantake a screenshotby pressingWin+PrtSc.
double-check you back up any important information on your hard drive beforeperforming a full factory reset.
Tofind your Dell laptop model number, go to the Windows search bar and enterSystem> open theSystem Informationapp.
Then, look forModelorSystem Modelin the list of specs.
