This tutorial will show you how to only turn on or off Wi-Fi communication for your Windows 11 PC.
Wi-Fi is a wireless local area network (WLAN) technology and standard that uses high-frequency radio waves to provide wireless Internet and network connections to your device.
Windows 11 supports the latest wireless technologies standard from WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance) including Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 7, and WPA3. Wi-Fi 6 is the sixth generation of Wi-Fi that improves efficiency, flexibility, and scalability, providing higher speeds and capacity for modern applications. Wi-Fi 7 is the latest generation that promises even faster speeds and improved latency, network capacity, and overall stability. WPA3 is the latest security standard that enhances Wi-Fi security, offering features like more robust authentication and increased cryptographic strength.
Turning off Wi-Fi will disconnect your PC from all Wi-Fi networks, and turn off power to the Wi-Fi adapter.
Turning off Wi-Fi when not needed can save on electricity and improve security.
Reference:
Faster and more secure Wi-Fi in Windows - Microsoft Support
Learn how to use Wi-Fi 7 and Wi-Fi 6 and WPA3 in Windows for better wireless coverage and network security.
support.microsoft.com
Contents
- Option One: Turn On or Off Wi-Fi with Physical Key or Switch
- Option Two: Turn On or Off Wi-Fi from Quick Settings on Taskbar
- Option Three: Turn On or Off Wi-Fi in Wi-Fi Settings
- Option Four: Turn On or Off Wi-Fi in Airplane Mode Settings
- Option Five: Turn On or Off Wi-Fi from Game Bar
1 Some Windows PCs or devices will have a key on the keyboard or physical switch to turn on or off Wi-Fi. (see screenshots below)
1 Open Quick Settings (Win+A).
2 Do step 3 or step 4 below.
3 Click/tap on the left side of the Wi-Fi button to quickly toggle Wi-Fi on or off. (see screenshots below)
OR
4 Click/tap on the right side of the Wi-Fi button, and turn on or off Wi-Fi. If you turned off Wi-Fi, you can select when to Turn Wi-Fi back on.(see screenshots below)
1 Open Settings (Win+I).
2 Click/tap on Network & internet on the left side. (see screenshot below)
3 Turn On or Off Wi-Fi for what you want on the right side.
4 If you turned off Wi-Fi, you can click/tap on Wi-Fi above to expand it open, and select when to Turn Wi-Fi back on. (see screenshot below)
5 You can now close Settings if you like.
1 Open Settings (Win+I).
2 Click/tap on Network & internet on the left side, and click/tap on Airplane mode on the right side. (see screenshot below)
3 Turn On or Off Wi-Fi for what you want on the right side under Wireless devices. (see screenshot below)
4 You can now close Settings if you like.
1 Open the Game Bar (
+G).2 Click/tap on the Settings (gear) icon on the Home Bar. (see screenshot below)
3 Click/tap on Network In Settings.
5 Turn On or Off Wi-Fi for what you want in the Network menu.
That's it,
Shawn Brink
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