Tips & Tricks WiFi Option is Not Showing in Windows 11

[mkhai2589]

• If there's no Wi-Fi option available on Windows 11, the issue is most likely caused by missing or corrupt drivers.
• Checking the related services and wireless adapter components can help you with this problem.
• Be sure to double-check your policy settings and make sure that the wireless connection isn't blocked or disabled.

Problems with the Wi-Fi can be caused by a plethora of other issues and it’s difficult pinpointing one. For a better understanding, we have listed the most common causes below:

• Issues with the Wi-Fi adapter or its driver
• Applications conflicting with Wi-Fi
• Misconfigured settings
• Wi-Fi icon hidden
• Problems with the current version of Windows 11

And the list goes on. However, the ones mentioned above are most likely to lead to this inconvenience, and we will list the fixes for each in the sections to follow.

Before moving on, our users reported similar errors that we will address in this article as well. The most common ones are the following:

• Wi-Fi adapter disappeared from Windows 11 – Windows 11 WIFI keeps disappearing – Start the Network Adapter troubleshooter on your Windows PC if you can’t find your Wi-Fi adapter on that machine.
• No Wi-Fi option only Ethernet in Windows 11 – WIFI button not showing or working in Windows 11 – If the Wi-Fi adapter is turned off, Windows 11 will not show the Wi-Fi option in the settings menu. In the Control Panel, you have the option to manually enable or disable the various network devices.
• Wi-Fi icon disappeared from Windows 11 – WIFI icon missing in Windows 11 – In most cases, the problem of a missing Wi-Fi icon is brought on by the fact that your system does not have the necessary drivers loaded.
• Wi-Fi not working in Windows 11 – It’s conceivable that the issue with Windows 11 Wi-Fi is due to missing, obsolete, or damaged wireless network drivers. These drivers typically have a tendency to be incompatible with the devices or the operating system.
• Windows 11 Network Adapter missing – Launch the Device Manager, go to the Network Adapters area, and look for any modifications to the hardware.
• WiFi option suddenly disappeared from Windows 11 – WIFI option not showing or displaying in Windows 11 – In addition to this, if the Wi-Fi adapter on your computer is broken or disabled, you will not be able to see the symbol for Wi-Fi on the taskbar of your computer.
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth disappeared from Windows 11 – Besides the network driver, you should also update or reinstall the Bluetooth one from Device Manager.
• There might be a problem with the driver for the WIFI adapter in Windows 11 – Update the WIFI drivers in order for the adapter to be brought to the latest version available.
• WIFI option not showing in Windows 11 Dell, HP laptop – Make sure Airplane mode isn’t turned on on these devices.

By trying out our solutions, one by one, you will be able to get out of the mud and resume your daily activities.

How do I get my Wi-Fi back on Windows 11?​

1. Check for a physical switch to turn on Wi-Fi​

Many new computers, and laptops, in particular, have a built-in switch to enable/disable the Wi-Fi. You will find it either on the side or around the keyboard.

After locating the switch, make sure it’s turned on and check if the Wi-Fi icon and settings reappear.

2. Update the Wi-Fi driver​

The Windows 11 no WiFi option issue you’re experiencing can be caused by an outdated driver, and if the fixes above didn’t work, it’s time you give this method a try.

There are three ways you can update a driver, namely, using the Device Manager, from the Windows Update settings, and manually downloading and installing it from the official manufacturer’s website.
Let’s see all three methods:

2.1 Via Device Manager​

1. Press Windows + X to launch the Power User/Quick Access menu.
2. Select Device Manager from the list of options that appear.
3. Locate and double-click on the Network adapters entry to expand and view the devices under it.
4. Right-click on the Wi-Fi adapter and select Update driver from the context menu.
5. Select Search automatically for driver to let Windows scan for the best available driver on the system and install it. Check if the Windows 11 no WiFi option issue is solved.

2.2 Via Windows Update​

1. Press Windows + I to launch the Settings.
2. Select Windows Update from the navigation pane on the left.
3. Click on Advanced options.
4. Select Optional updates under Additional options.
   1. Check if there is an update available for the Wi-Fi driver. In case there’s one present, tick the checkbox for it and click on the Download & install button.
5. After the update is installed, restart the computer for the changes to come into effect and check if the Wi-Fi icon appears.
   
   In case a newer version of the driver was not available in Windows Update, you could always look for it on the manufacturer’s website.
   
   An up-to-date driver version will allow you to connect to an up-to-standard broadband network. It can successfully remediate the 5Ghz WiFi not showing up in Windows 11 problem.

3. Verify that Airplane mode is disabled​

1. Press Windows + I to launch the Settings app.
2. Select Network & Internet from the tabs listed to the left.
3. Locate the Airplane mode toggle and ensure that it’s disabled. The Windows 11 no WiFi option issue, will be solved.

4. Turn on the Airplane mode and then disable it​

1. Click on the Action Center icon at the right of the Taskbar or press Windows + A, to view the Quick Settings.
2. Click on the Airplane mode tile to enable it. Once enabled, the tile color will change to blue.
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   1. Wait for a couple of minutes, and then again click on the Airplane mode tile to disable the setting. Check it the Windows 11 no WiFi option problem is gone.
3. When airplane mode is enabled on your PC, you will encounter a Windows 11 WiFi not showing up in the settings issue. Make sure you have not mistakenly activated it.

5. Restart the PC​

1. Go to your Desktop and press Alt + F4 to launch the Shut Down Windows box.
2. Click on the dropdown menu and select Restart from the list of options.
3. Click OK at the bottom.

We hope this helped you solve the Windows 11 no WiFi option situation. If you have trouble with the account after the restart, learn how to change your password and username in Windows 11.
https://windowsreport.com/change-password-username-windows-11/

6. Check if Wi-Fi adapter is enabled​

1. Press Windows + R to launch the Run command and enter ncpa.cpl in the text field, then either click on OK or press Enter, to launch Network Connections.
2. Locate and check if the Wi-Fi entry is greyed out. In case it is, you have to enable it.
3. Right-click on the Wi-Fi adapter, and select Enable from the context menu.

How to enable the WIFI adapter in Windows 11? If the Windows 11 WiFi adapter is disabled, you wouldn’t be able to connect to any network and it would seem like there would be no Windows 11 WiFi option due to the change in icon in the system tray.

After enabling, check if you are able to establish a secure Wi-Fi connection. This will help with Windows 11 WiFi not showing up in network connections.

The icon should appear as usual and users should be able to easily connect with the correct credentials.

 

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