To turn on Wi-Fi on an ASUS laptop with Windows 10, click the network icon in the taskbar and select the Wi-Fi tile, or go to Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi and turn the switch on. If there’s no Wi-Fi option at all, turn off Airplane mode (many ASUS laptops use an Fn key such as Fn + F2 for this) and make sure the wireless adapter is enabled.
Windows 10 reached end of support on October 14, 2025. Consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU) now run until October 12, 2027.
Quick Answer
Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi > switch On. No Wi-Fi option? Turn off Airplane mode with the ASUS airplane key or Fn key.
Turn On Wi-Fi in Windows 10
- Press Win + I to open Settings.
- Click Network & Internet, then Wi-Fi.
- Switch Wi-Fi to On.
- Click Show available networks, pick your network, and click Connect.
Faster: click the network (or globe) icon at the right of the taskbar and click the Wi-Fi tile so it’s highlighted.
Use the ASUS Keyboard Shortcut
Most ASUS laptops have a function key with an airplane or wireless icon. Depending on the model, press it alone or with Fn (Fn + F2 is common). The exact key varies, so look for the icon on the top row. If the key doesn’t respond, install the ASUS keyboard hotkey or System Control Interface driver for your model from ASUS support.
Turn Off Airplane Mode
When Airplane mode is on, Wi-Fi is off. Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Airplane mode and turn it off, then turn Wi-Fi back on.
If There’s No Wi-Fi Option
| Check | How |
|---|---|
| Adapter disabled | Win + R > ncpa.cpl > right-click Wi-Fi > Enable |
| Adapter missing in Device Manager | Device Manager > Network adapters; use Action > Scan for hardware changes |
| Driver problem | Download the WLAN driver for your exact model from ASUS support and install it |
| Wireless service stopped | services.msc > WLAN AutoConfig > Start, Startup type Automatic |
| Still missing | Settings > Network & Internet > Status > Network reset (last resort) |
If Wi-Fi is unreliable, a cable can help; see how to switch from Wi-Fi to Ethernet on Windows 10.
On Windows 11, you can also reinstall the Wi-Fi driver from Device Manager.
Troubleshooting
- Wi-Fi turns itself off after sleep: In Device Manager, open the Wi-Fi adapter’s Properties > Power Management and uncheck Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.
- Connected but no internet: Restart the router and see how to reset a network adapter in Windows 10.
- Networks don’t appear: Make sure you’re within range and that the router broadcasts on a band the laptop supports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Wi-Fi button on an ASUS laptop?
There’s usually no separate button. Use the function key with the airplane or wireless icon, or the Wi-Fi tile in Windows.
Why did my ASUS laptop’s Wi-Fi disappear after an update?
The update may have replaced the wireless driver. Reinstall the WLAN driver from ASUS support, or roll back the driver in Device Manager.
Does this work on Windows 11?
Yes. On Windows 11, use Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi, or the Wi-Fi button in Quick Settings.
Summary
- Turn on Wi-Fi in Settings or the taskbar.
- Turn off Airplane mode with the ASUS key.
- Enable the adapter in Network Connections.
- Reinstall the WLAN driver if Wi-Fi is missing.
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