Where is the Wifi switch? - Acer Aspire One 10.1" Netbook Computer - Onyx Blue (ao532h-2206)

WiFi on a PC may be deactivated through the Control Panel. Some laptops have a physical switch which can toggle WiFi on or off. Smartphones generally have a software switch in Settings>WiFi. Some routers have a physical switch which can toggle WiFi on or off. Other routers may have software switches which are access through their advanced settings; the path to such switches varies by brand. A user may see something like Wireless Network Mode which needs to be set to OFF. If the computer has a detachable WiFi adapter such as a USB stick for WiFi, removal of it disconnects the WiFi option.

Samsung Galaxy S 4G Smartphone: WiFi disconnects (have to restart phone to reconnect, does not scan for WiFi connections):

Hello. It could be that your "Auto Network Switch" setting is on..

What Auto Network Switch does: when the WiFi gets too low the phone automatically switches to cellular, and when cellular connection gets too low, the phone will switch to WiFi

All Samsung Galaxy's are not alike for it's menu settings.. but you can try:

for S4 and up:
Settings>hold down on WiFi settings for a second then let go > un-check box at top for "Smart Network Switch"

for other Samsung Smartphones see the attached video below:


If your device is having issues trying to scan for your router.. try turning off your router for 2 minutes, then turn it back on.. make sure you wait a few minutes for your router to properly boot back up before you try scanning for your WiFi network again

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Do you mean a physical/hard, on-the-tablet WiFi ON/OFF switch, similar to the POWER ON/OFF switch ? I don't think any tablet or smartphone has that. You turn on/off WiFi with a "soft" switch from Settings-->Network (or WiFi). Hope this helps.

You would either need to replace the portion of the case where the wifi switch is located (can't buy just the switch) check on ebay for cheap replacements.
You could if you want remove the wifi switch and hot wire the contacts together (permanent wifi on)

The wifi is hardware controlled. (It turns the power off going to the network card)

Hi:
Well you have to click on start in the bottom left hand corner of your PC. Than on the right there is a button that says "Connect to". Click on it. Then press View Wireless Connections. When your done just press on your optimum wifi/comcast wifi.

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Thanks,
Nikki

When your computer is switched on, the WiFi radio is almost always transmitting or receiving signals. In certain situations, as in an airplane, signals from the radio may cause interference. Use the following methods if you need to disable the radio and use your notebook without emitting radio signals.
Use the Optional Computer Radio On or Off Switch

If your computer has an external switch installed, use it to switch the WiFi radio on or off. See the computer manufacturer for more information about this switch. If you have Intel® PROSet/Wireless installed, the current state of the radio displays in the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window and on the Taskbar.


Use Intel PROSet/Wireless to Switch the WiFi Radio On or Off

From Intel PROSet/Wireless, the WiFi radio can be switched on or off. The status icon on Intel PROSet/Wireless displays the current state of the radio.

To start Intel® PROSet/Wireless, use one of the following methods:

• Click Start > Programs > Intel PROSet Wireless > WiFi Connection Utility.
• Right-click the Taskbar icon located in the lower right corner of your Windows* Desktop to open the Taskbar menu. Click Configure WiFi.
• Double-click the Taskbar icon to open Intel PROSet/Wireless.

Switch the WiFi Radio On or Off from the Taskbar Icon

To switch the WiFi radio on or off, click the Taskbar icon and select WiFi On or WiFi Off.

How to use the Device Manager to Disable the WiFi Radio

The WiFi radio can be disabled (made non-functional) from the Windows* Device Manager.

Note: If you disabled the WiFi radio from Windows*, then you must use Windows to turn the radio on. You cannot use a hardware switch or Intel PROSet/Wireless to enable the radio again.

Windows* XP

1. From your desktop, right-click My Computer.
2. Click Properties.
3. Click Hardware.
4. Click Device Manager.
5. Double-click Network adapters and expand the selection by clicking the Plus symbol.
6. Right-click the installed WiFi adapter.
7. Choose Disable from the menu.
8. Click OK.

Windows Vista*

1. Use Control Panel > Mobile PC > Adjust commonly used mobility settings (if you use Classic View, select Control Panel > Power Options.
2. Click Turn Wireless Off .

Hope this helps !

Make sure that wifi is enabled in wireless switch utility. You can find that in the system tray next to the clock.

Did you check to see if the wifi was properly plugged in?
Usually this happens after they replace the motherboards or anything else that makes them unplug things.
I would check to make sure it's plugged in and check the wifi card if it don't plug in and make sure it's compatible.
Happy Holiday

When your computer is switched on, the WiFi radio is almost always transmitting or receiving signals. In certain situations, as in an airplane, signals from the radio may cause interference. Use the following methods if you need to disable the radio and use your notebook without emitting radio signals.
Use the Optional Computer Radio On or Off Switch

If your computer has an external switch installed, use it to switch the WiFi radio on or off. See the computer manufacturer for more information about this switch. If you have Intel® PROSet/Wireless installed, the current state of the radio displays in the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window and on the Taskbar.


Use Intel PROSet/Wireless to Switch the WiFi Radio On or Off

From Intel PROSet/Wireless, the WiFi radio can be switched on or off. The status icon on Intel PROSet/Wireless displays the current state of the radio.

To start Intel® PROSet/Wireless, use one of the following methods:

• Click Start > Programs > Intel PROSet Wireless > WiFi Connection Utility.
• Right-click the Taskbar icon located in the lower right corner of your Windows* Desktop to open the Taskbar menu. Click Configure WiFi.
• Double-click the Taskbar icon to open Intel PROSet/Wireless.

Switch the WiFi Radio On or Off from the Taskbar Icon

To switch the WiFi radio on or off, click the Taskbar icon and select WiFi On or WiFi Off.

How to use the Device Manager to Disable the WiFi Radio

The WiFi radio can be disabled (made non-functional) from the Windows* Device Manager.

Note: If you disabled the WiFi radio from Windows*, then you must use Windows to turn the radio on. You cannot use a hardware switch or Intel PROSet/Wireless to enable the radio again.

Windows* XP

1. From your desktop, right-click My Computer.
2. Click Properties.
3. Click Hardware.
4. Click Device Manager.
5. Double-click Network adapters and expand the selection by clicking the Plus symbol.
6. Right-click the installed WiFi adapter.
7. Choose Disable from the menu.
8. Click OK.

Windows Vista*

1. Use Control Panel > Mobile PC > Adjust commonly used mobility settings (if you use Classic View, select Control Panel > Power Options.
2. Click Turn Wireless Off .