How do I get my WiFi icon back on Windows 7?

Solution

  1. Right-click the taskbar and select Properties.
  2. Select the Taskbar tab –> Customize under the Notification area.
  3. Click Turn system icons on or off.
  4. Select On from the Behaviors drop-down of the Network icon. Click OK to exit.

Where is the wireless network icon?

To check, you’ll need to right-click on an empty area in the taskbar and click on Taskbar Settings. The Select which icons appear on the taskbar option should be on the right pane. Look for your network and toggle the option on. Suppose the icon is still missing after trying the first option.

What is the network icon look like?

The network icon looks like radio waves fanning in the outward direction when connected to a wireless network. On the other hand, when you are not connected to the internet, the same icon looks like a small globe.

What is the icon for wireless connection?

The WiFi symbol, represented also as a stair-step icon, signifies available wireless internet connections.

Why is the Wi-Fi icon not showing on my computer?

If the Wi-Fi icon is not showing on your laptop, chances are that the wireless radio is disabled on your device. You can enable it back again by turning on the hard or soft button for the wireless radio. Refer to your PC manual to locate such a button. Also, you can turn on the wireless radio through the BIOS setup.

Why is the WiFi icon not showing on my PC?

How do I get the WiFi icon on my computer?

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  1. Press the Windows + I keys from the keyboard to launch Settings.
  2. Click System, then Notifications & actions from the left pane.
  3. Click the Turn system icons on or off under Quick actions.
  4. Locate the Network option, and make sure that it is enabled or turned ON.

What does the WiFi symbol look like on a laptop?

Look for a small wireless icon as shown in the below example image of an F12 key. This key sometimes also has an orange LED on it that will turn on when WiFi is enabled.

What do the different WiFi symbols mean?

H with arrows – Connected to High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) network. H+ with arrows – Connected to Evolved High Speed Packet Access (HSPA+) network. WiFi with arrows – Connected to WiFi network. WiFi with exclamation mark – Problem connecting to WiFi network. Bluetooth B – Bluetooth is enabled.

What does the Wi-Fi symbol look like on a laptop?