Share via

Turn on Wifi without using Fn key

Anonymous
2015-11-21T05:57:17+00:00

I have a Lenovo Y310 windows 8. Since my laptop got wet by accident, my keyboard doesn't work anymore. 

Now I don't have wifi as the wifi button is grey out so i can't turn it on. I checked the wireless LAN adapter and it is enabled and it says that it is working fine. When I tried to use "Diagnose", instruction is telling me to turn on wifi but I don't have function key anymore since my keyboard is gone. The external wifi switch is turned on as well but still it doesn't work. 

I'd like to ask if there is another way of turning on wifi, maybe using cmd and if there is, what is the command? Thanks.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity

Locked Question. This question was migrated from the Microsoft Support Community. You can vote on whether it's helpful, but you can't add comments or replies or follow the question.

0 comments

1 answer

Sort by: Most helpful
Most helpful Newest Oldest
  1. Anonymous
    2015-11-22T03:54:12+00:00

    Hi Elie,

    Thank you for posting your concern on the forum.

    As per the issue description you are unable to connect to internet wirelessly as it is asking you to turn on the WIFI. As you have mentioned you are unable to turn on WIFI using FN keys because your keyboard is not working fine.

    I would suggest you to try the steps provided in the methods mentioned below and see if it helps you to fix the issue.

    Method 1

    • Press Windows key + X.
    • Select Control panel from the list.
    • Click on Network and sharing Center.
    • Click on Change adapter settings on the left side.
    • Right click on wireless adapter and select enable.

    Method 2

    If issue persists, try to check if wireless service is running. To check that you may refer to the steps provided below.

    1. Press Windows key + R and type services.msc in the search field or run window and press ENTER.
    2. Scroll down to find “WLAN AutoConfig ".
    3. Right-click “WLAN AutoConfig “, and then click Start.
    4. Check if the issue persists.

    For more information and suggestions regarding the Network and Network Adapter issues, you may also refer to these articles:

    ***Wired and wireless network problems***

    ***Why can't I connect to a network?***

    ***How do I fix network adapter problems?***

    Hope this would help. If issue still persists post back with current status of your computer and result of the proposed suggestion, we will be happy to assist you.

    Regards,

    50+ people found this answer helpful.
    0 comments