Some older laptops have a physical switch or toggle on the side or front that must be enabled to use Wi-Fi. On older laptops, you might need to use F12 or FN+F12. This varies by model, so you might want to try both. On most laptops that come with Windows 8, you can toggle the Wi-Fi by pressing F8 or holding FN and pressing F8. To begin, we'll start with the simplest and quickest solution - ensuring that it's enabled. Enable Wi-Fi (or wireless), also called turning on the Wi-Fi switch If the poor wireless performance is noticed when connected to a specific, older, Access Point, you may want to consider, updating the Access Point firmware, or replacing the Router/Access Point with a later revision device. The wireless connection for a newer PC will generally be faster and more stable when connected to a newer Access Point. When connecting a PC to an Access Point, the performance will be limited to the specifications of the lowest revision device within the connection. Wireless connectivity has been one of the fastest changing PC technologies in recent years. In cases where the wireless performance is questionable, test the connection from locations closer and less obstructed. Walls, floors, and other large, solid objects, as well as the distance between the computer and the Router/Access Point can affect the wireless performance.
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